St Arthur Homes secures £44m deal to secure new homes in Hampshire Jul 5, 2022 As St Arthur Homes prepares for the launch of its second phase of homes at Whiteley Meadows, Winchester, the company has acquired a further 118 homes at the development in a deal in excess of £44 million. Combining a selection of mainly family houses and some apartments, St Arthur Homes’ latest acquisition will deliver 104 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
St. Modwen acquires 170,000 sq ft Hatfield distribution centre Nov 9, 2022 St. Modwen, a leading logistics developer and manager, has acquired a c.170,000 sq ft cross-docked distribution centre in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The high-specification distribution warehouse is located on the Hatfield Business Park, one of the South East’s premier distribution centres located close to the A1 and M25, and just 22 miles north of Central London. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Strawberry Star’s BtR arm launches 115-unit project Jul 12, 2022 Strawberry Star Group has today announced the launch of Star Living Gravesend, a high-quality Build-to-Rent (BTR) scheme on Bath Street, Gravesend, Kent. The development will include 115 units, ranging from one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. The launch of Star Living Gravesend is the second such unique development after Star Living Harlow which was announced recently […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Supermarket Income REIT acquires two assets in £83m deal Jul 4, 2022 Supermarket Income REIT plc (LSE: SUPR), the real estate investment trust providing secure, inflation-protected, long income from grocery property in the UK, announces the acquisition of a Tesco superstore, M&S Foodhall and an Iceland in Chineham, Basingstoke, and the acquisition of an Asda supermarket in Carcroft, Doncaster, for a total purchase price of £82.9 million […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sussex 69-home development approved Sep 15, 2022 Plans to create 69 homes on an old brickworks site in Midhurst have been approved by the South Downs National Park Authority. The new homes will be built on the old West Sussex County Council depot site, in Bepton Road, with 36 per cent classed as affordable. Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Telford Unveils Plans for 8,500 New Homes in Major Sustainable Expansion Oct 20, 2023 Telford and Wrekin’s updated Local Plan, set for consultation next week, presents an ambitious vision for the borough’s growth, spotlighting three significant areas for sustainable urban expansion. The proposed developments include a site near Shawbirch for 2,100 homes, 3,700 properties off the A442 at Wheat Leasowes, and another 2,700 homes east of Muxton. These housing […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Thames Enterprise Park wins planning permission for 3.7m sq ft development Jun 14, 2022 Thames Enterprise Park Limited, a joint venture between ALMCOR and Greenergy, has been given the green light from Thurrock Council for one of the most significant brownfield regeneration projects in the South East of England. Thames Enterprise Park will revive the former Coryton oil refinery site, initially delivering 3.7 million sq ft of advanced logistics, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Crown Estate Acquires 221-Acre Site for £4.5 Billion Harwell East Expansion Oct 21, 2025 The Crown Estate has acquired a 221-acre site adjacent to the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, with plans for a £4.5 billion expansion known as Harwell East. The development could deliver up to 4.5 million square feet of office, laboratory, and advanced manufacturing space, as well as up to 400 new homes. This […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Economic Powerhouse: University of Cambridge’s role in the UK’s growth Oct 5, 2023 An Exclusive Q&A with Andy Levy, Head of Projects at the University of Cambridge, by UKREiiF UKREiiF: Andy, we all know Cambridge for its academic prowess. But today we’re diving into its economic side. Can you give us a glimpse of how the University impacts the economy? Andy Levy: Of course. In simple terms, we’re […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Hill Group acquires 20-acre development land for new homes in Billericay, Essex Nov 21, 2023 Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has announced the latest acquisition for its residential pipeline, a 20-acre site for a residential development located north of Kennel Lane in Billericay, Essex. Purchased with outline planning permission for up to 200 homes, Hill will now embark upon an engagement programme with residents and the local authority to design […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Hill Group acquires 71 acres to deliver landmark development in South-East Buckinghamshire Jan 16, 2024 Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has today announced the acquisition of 71 acres of land with outline planning for a significant new settlement in Little Chalfont, south-east Buckinghamshire. The acquisition of the former golf club site and neighbouring property was facilitated by the acquisition of two local landowner companies, Biddulph (Buckinghamshire) Ltd. and Homestead (REL) […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The UK Infrastructure Bank to invest £50m in first UK reservoir to be built since the 1980’s Mar 16, 2023 This is the Bank’s first deal aimed at improving climate resilience, investing alongside private sector partners in a collaboration between water companies to finance the Havant Thicket Reservoir, managed by Portsmouth Water. The reservoir, which is the first to be built in the UK since the 1980’s, will help to protect internationally-rare chalk rivers by […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
