Select Property secures £128.5m backing from Maslow Capital for its landmark Manchester residence development Sep 4, 2023 Leading property developer, operator and investment specialist Select Property, has secured a £128.5 million development finance deal to bring forward its landmark One Port Street residence in the heart of Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter. Maslow Capital, a specialist finance provider with a proven track record of funding large-scale developments, has provided the new finance as […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Seven premium build-to-rent schemes to be built by new Apache Capital and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital joint venture Mar 31, 2023 Apache Capital has formed a joint venture with Harrison Street Real Estate Capital that, with additional investment from National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited and Apache Capital, intends to fund the development of up to seven premium build-to-rent schemes across England and Scotland. The New Platform has successfully closed and recently began construction on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Solar farm proposed to support Blackpool Airport Aug 29, 2024 Initial proposals for a solar farm on land south of Blackpool Airport’s main runway have been submitted to Fylde Council. The proposed 20MVA solar farm would allow the airport to generate its own renewable electricity, reducing energy bills and its carbon footprint, while also enabling Blackpool Council to reduce its overall net electricity consumption by […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Soller Developments submits plans for PBSA scheme Sep 9, 2024 Soller has submitted plans to Manchester City Council to develop a new PBSA (purpose built student accommodation) scheme in the city. The project aims to create 20 student flats with the ground floor being utilised for commercial space. Plans outline their desire to redevelop a former Barclays Bank where Oxford Road and Grosvenor Street connect. […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Southport Marine Lake Events Centre gets £17.7m funding boost Oct 7, 2022 Ambitious plans to build a new multi-purpose events centre in Southport to get another £17.7m. At a meeting of the Combined Authority (CA) next week, local leaders will be asked to approve funding for the new Marine Lake Events Centre, which includes a 1,500-capacity theatre as well as exhibition and conference facilities. That funding is […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
St Helens Council Moves to Demolish School Aug 27, 2024 St Helens Council is set to decide on an application to demolish the long-abandoned Penkford School in Newton-le-Willows. The school is situated at the corner of Wharf Road and Common Road, has deteriorated significantly since its closure. The demolition plan includes removing all buildings on the site, but the foundations, car parks, and service roads […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
St Helens town centre regeneration gets the nod from council planners Sep 28, 2022 The once-in-a-generation transformation of St Helens town centre received the green light from St Helens Borough Council’s Planning Committee last night (Tuesday 27 September), which follows on from the approval of regeneration plans for Earlestown town centre earlier this year. Images have been released following the approval which show new views of the proposed […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
St. Modwen Logistics completes acquisitions in Birmingham and Manchester totalling 175,000 sq ft Jan 24, 2023 St. Modwen Logistics, one of the UK’s leading logistics developers and managers, has completed two acquisitions in Birmingham and Manchester as it continues to expand its portfolio in major cities across the country. Network Park industrial estate is situated 1.7 miles from Birmingham City centre and was constructed in the early 2000s, comprising six high-quality […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Starlight Investments acquires £500m of under-development BtR assets Nov 21, 2024 Starlight Investments (“Starlight”), a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm, has acquired three build-to-rent (“BTR”) communities under development in Manchester and Basildon, for over £500 million. In Manchester, Starlight will be acquiring two high-rise towers from Renaker, a leading UK developer with a long-standing and successful track record. Manchester has experienced among the […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Statement from Mayor of Greater Manchester on the Department for Transport announcement of £18m extra funding for Greater Manchester Jun 12, 2023 Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has today (Friday 9 June) issued the following statement on the Department for Transport announcement of £18m extra funding for Greater Manchester transport: Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said:“Any extra support for our public transport system as it recovers from the pandemic is of course welcome and we […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stockport Council Unveils Plan to Build 15,000 New Homes and Protect Green Belt Jul 18, 2024 Stockport Council has revealed an ambitious plan to construct 15,761 new homes by 2041, while also preserving the borough’s green belt. The draft local plan aims to meet 85% of Stockport’s housing needs, with 8,000 homes slated for development in the town centre, predominantly on previously developed brownfield land. Feedback from residents, businesses, and stakeholders […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stockport County FC launch public consultation on proposals to expand and improve Edgeley Park to 20 000 seats Sep 21, 2022 The long-term aspirations of Stockport County Football Club take a significant step forward today with the launch of a public consultation inviting views on proposals to expand and improve the stadium at Edgeley Park. The consultation, which is the first of two phases, will include consultation events for local residents and Club supporters to come […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
