B8re advises on £18m+ sale of modern distribution unit Sep 9, 2024 Acting on behalf of a UK Pension Fund client, industrial property consultancy, B8RE has completed the disposal of a modern single let logistics warehouse in Ellesmere Port, in a deal worth close to £18.5million. The state-of-the-art 210,000 sq ft facility is let to Honeywell, which is the company’s sole distribution hub in the UK and […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas 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
Manchester United’s new stadium plans take step forward Sep 9, 2024 Manchester United, Trafford Council, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have entered into a strategic partnership to maximise the growth and regeneration opportunities of the Trafford Wharfside area. An advisory team, led by an independent director, will be appointed to support the ongoing work to develop an ambitious vision for the area around Old […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Fiddlers Ferry Redevelopment Plan Set for Council Approval Sep 5, 2024 Peel NRE’s proposal for the future of the 800-acre site at the former Fiddlers Ferry power station is due for approval by Warrington Council’s cabinet next week. The Fiddlers Ferry Development Framework outlines a spatial masterplan, phases of delivery, and guiding principles for the project. Peel NRE, the site owner, aims to create a primary […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester City Council Set to Approve 1,000 home Regeneration Sep 4, 2024 Manchester City Council is preparing to approve a major regeneration plan for the Grey Mare Lane estate in East Manchester, which could see around 1,000 new homes delivered. The strategy, designed by BDP, is expected to guide the future redevelopment of the 57-acre site, located near the Etihad Stadium in Beswick. The plan, which has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Liverpool Seeks Development Partner Sep 3, 2024 Liverpool City Council is in search of a development partner to transform the 28-acre Festival Gardens site, with the goal of awarding the contract by October 2025. The brownfield site, located just ten minutes from Liverpool city centre, is a key component of the city’s broader housing strategy. The site, which has been earmarked for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
KKR and Mirastar Acquire Northern Logistics Portfolio Sep 3, 2024 KKR and Mirastar have acquired five logistics units across Sheffield, Salford, Crewe, and Liverpool, totalling 890,000 sq ft. The largest unit, a 346,000 sq ft facility in Sheffield, is leased to Advanced Supply Chain Group. The assets were developed by PLP UK Logistics Venture 1, backed by investors like Ivanhoé Cambridge and The Peel Group. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GMPF Provides £31.3m Loan to Support Housing Developments in Bolton and Halifax Aug 30, 2024 The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has granted a £31.3 million loan to support two major housing projects by Placefirst in Bolton and Halifax. The developments, Deansgate Gardens in Bolton and Cow Green in Halifax, will collectively deliver 289 all-electric homes, powered by solar panels and air-source heat pumps. Construction has already commenced on both […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning approved for landmark 251-bed aparthotel in Manchester Piccadilly Aug 29, 2024 Proposals for the development of a landmark 251-bed aparthotel offering high-quality accommodation and public facilities in central Manchester, have been approved by Manchester City Council. Bennetts Associates was appointed as architect and principal designer for the scheme, which encompasses the Grade II Listed former Union Bank building and an adjacent ‘gap site’, a vacant and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester City Council to Sell Prime Development Sites in Northern Quarter and Hulme Aug 29, 2024 Manchester City Council is set to launch the sale of two key development sites, including the Church Street multi-storey car park in the Northern Quarter and a 2.8-acre plot in Hulme previously intended for UKFast offices. The Church Street car park, a four-level facility located between Church Street and Tib Street, sits at the gateway […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
