Built Environment Networking Blog: South East News

HJ Collection Acquires New £9.8 Million Residential Project in Weybridge

HJ Collection has recently expanded its property portfolio with a strategic purchase of a commercial site in Weybridge, Surrey. The site, acquired for £3.5 million, spans 19,655 square feet and is set for a transformative development into residential units. The ambitious plans laid out by HJ Collection involve utilising permitted development rights to convert the […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Hopkins Homes submits plans for 246 new homes at Beaulieu, Chelmsford

East Anglia’s largest privately-owned housebuilder, Hopkins Homes, has submitted a reserved matters application to provide a 246-home development at Beaulieu, in Chelmsford, Essex. The development will offer a range of homes to suit all buyers, from one-bedroom apartments through to five-bedroom detached houses, along with 67 affordable homes and a small retail centre. The new […]

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HSBC Increases Financial Backing for Ambani’s Stoke Park Project in the UK

HSBC, based in London, has augmented its loan commitment to a segment of Mukesh Ambani’s vast business domain, further deepening its financial ties with Asia’s wealthiest individual. Initially, the bank provided a £60 million ($73 million) loan to a subsidiary of Reliance Industries right after the acquisition of the Stoke Park estate in south-east England […]

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Hundreds of new homes for Oxford as redevelopment plans agreed

Plans to build hundreds of affordable homes, retail spaces and community facilities in the heart of Oxford’s Blackbird Leys were given the green light by the council’s planning committee last night (Tuesday 15 August).  The plans by housing association Peabody (formerly Catalyst) and development partner Oxford City Council include 294 homes across two sites.  A […]

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Hurst & Hurst Estates partners with Barwood and Close Brothers on New Forest Development with GDV of £13.5m

Property development company Hurst & Hurst Estates has partnered with Barwood Capital (Barwood), UK based real estate investment and development specialist, and Close Brothers Property Finance, to secure a development opportunity within the New Forest National Park with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of £13.5m. The development will see 46 energy efficient homes built on […]

Posted by: Deividas Krupstas

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Industrials REIT sells Reading asset in £5.88m deal

Industrials REIT, the UK multi-let industrial (“MLI”) property company, announces that it has completed the sale of Rose Kiln Court, Reading for a total consideration of £5.88 million. The sale price represents a £0.135 million or 2.2% discount to the 31 March 2022 valuation of £6.015 million. The property, which comprises 31,687 sq ft of […]

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Inspired Villages acquires consented site in Edenbridge, Kent as part of ambitious expansion strategy

Inspired Villages, a leading later living provider and operator, announces that it has completed the purchase of a 27-acre site in Edenbridge, Kent. The deal represents the 29th site within its £500 million joint venture between NatWest Pension Group Fund and Legal & General, through which it plans to open 34 Integrated Retirement Communities, providing […]

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Interbay Secures £8.2 Million Re-mortgage Deal for Brentwood Property

In a recent financial move, Interbay has successfully finalised an £8.2 million re-mortgage for a mixed-use property located in Brentwood, Essex. The property, comprising 19 units with seven commercial spaces on the ground floor and 12 residential flats above, represents a strategic blend of business and living spaces within the community. The transaction was facilitated […]

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International PPL to acquire further stake in Thames Tideway super-sewer

Infrastructure investment company International Public Partnerships has conditionally agreed to acquire a further shareholding in the Thames Tideway Tunnel, a 25-kilometre “super sewer” being built under the Thames in order to create a healthier environment for London. International PPL said on Wednesday that the opportunity was conditional on third-party approvals and had arisen as a […]

Posted by: Leon Newton

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Investec provides £11.5m loan to Applegate Homes for residential development

Investec Bank plc, a leading international financial services provider, announces that its Real Estate team has provided Applegate Homes, the luxury property developer, with an £11.5 million facility to fund the development of a super-prime residential property on the world-famous Wentworth Estate in Surrey. Due to complete in July 2026, Chanray is an 18,700 sq ft, […]

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