Built Environment Networking Blog: South East News

Tungsten Properties Bags £8m Basingstoke Site for Progressive Urban Logistics Development

Tungsten Properties has secured a six-acre plot in Basingstoke, Hampshire, at a purchase price of £8 million, marking a strategic step towards the establishment of a new urban logistics scheme. The developer has already sailed through the planning permission stage for the erection of two industrial warehouses on the acquired site. The larger warehouse, dubbed […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Unite Students plan 800 PBSA scheme in Southampton

Unite Students has submitted plans to redevelop Mercury Point in Southampton, to deliver a PBSA scheme which will house 810-beds. The current building, which includes 560-beds, will be across two blocks connected by an outdoor terrace. The scheme, if approved, would see the building close from mid-2025 once students have left for the academic year. […]

Posted by: Deividas Krupstas

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United Living secures £33.5m contract in Oxfordshire

United Living Group, the provider of infrastructure, housing and property services, has been awarded a £33.5 million build contract to deliver new residential homes in Milestone Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire by Platform Housing Group, one of the largest affordable housing developers in the Midlands.   The development will see over 200 homes constructed over 4 and a […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Unlocking the Potential of Hertfordshire: An Exclusive Interview with Melanie Miller, Inward Investment Manager

In our Hidden Gems series, we’re focusing on regions with lesser-known yet spectacular investment opportunities. Today, we’re featuring Hertfordshire, where we discuss with Melanie Miller, Inward Investment Manager, the unique aspects that should make this county a hot destination for investors and developers. UKREiiF: Melanie, Hertfordshire is recognised for its economic contribution. Could you shed […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Untold Living Unveils Plans for Eastbourne Seafront Retirement Community

Untold Living, a developer-operator specialising in later living, has announced plans for a new integrated retirement community (IRC) in Eastbourne. The scheme, involving the construction of 139 homes, is set to be developed at Sovereign Harbour, a prime seafront location. The project, backed by Matter Real Estate, follows the recent acquisition of a 2.5-acre site […]

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Urban logistics specialist continues expansion in East London

Urban logistics specialist Valor Real Estate has bought yet another asset in East London. Valor has established a €1bn portfolio, comprising more than 90 assets and 6million sqft in just over four years, by focussing on central warehouse facilities in London and Paris, And today (April 15) it announced the purchase of its eighth such […]

Posted by: Mark Flanagan

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Urban&Civic to acquire L&Q Estates from L&Q Group

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (“L&Q”) and Urban&Civic plc (“Urban &Civic”) are pleased to announce that the acquisition of L&Q Estates by Urban&Civic is now unconditional and will complete shortly. Urban&Civic, a leading Master Developer in the UK, was identified by L&Q as a logical purchaser to keep faith with the intention of boosting housing […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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UTB and LDS Collaborate on £10m Essex Apartment Project

United Trust Bank (UTB) and LDS Sales Guarantees have joined forces to back the construction of a 27-unit apartment complex in Essex, boasting a Gross Development Value (GDV) close to £10 million. The partnership is part of a 92% Loan to Cost (LTC) agreement, wherein LDS has provided a sales guarantee, finalized in just over […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Walton: key residential development opportunity launches

Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP) has launched marketing of its development site west of Walton Manor and south of Groveway. Occupying 15.6 acres in the southeast of the city, the site has outline planning consent for up to 174 homes. The residential development land is accompanied by an additional 7.2 acres of open space and […]

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Warehouse REIT acquires MLI asset in £62m deal

Warehouse REIT, the AIM-listed company that invests in e-commerce urban and last-mile industrial warehouse assets in the UK, announces that it has exchanged contracts to acquire Bradwell Abbey Industrial Estate, for £62 million excluding acquisition costs. The purchase price reflects a net initial yield of c. 4% based on day one passing / guaranteed income […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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