Built Environment Networking Blog: South East News

Warehouse REIT expands OxCam Arc footprint with £35m MLI acquisition

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, via a forward funding agreement, a 170,000 sq. ft multi-let industrial development in Thame, Oxfordshire. The total commitment is £35 million. A partnership between W Lamb Ltd, Blakelands and […]

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Wates and Guildford Borough Council to deliver 248 new homes

Wates Group, the family-owned development, building, and property maintenance company, has today announced a significant new partnership with Guildford Borough Council (GBC) to develop a site in the heart of Guildford. The £86 million project will transform a car park site into a vibrant urban neighbourhood, delivering up to 248 new homes with a commitment […]

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West Berkshire Council to sell £62m Commercial Property Portfolio

In a strategic financial move, West Berkshire Council is set to sell its commercial property portfolio valued at up to £62 million. The portfolio, which includes a variety of assets such as supermarkets, commercial warehousing, a bank, and a petrol station, is a part of the council’s plan to reallocate financial resources and support its […]

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Weston Homes announces landmark BTR partnership on £110m Bracknell Beeches development with Royal London Asset Management

Weston Homes announces its first major forward fund deal with Royal London Asset Management to develop the £110.1 million Bracknell Beeches into a Build-To-Rent (BTR) scheme. Under the terms of the agreement, Royal London Asset Management will purchase the entire Bracknell Beeches site and development from Weston Homes, while also entering into a Development Agreement […]

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Weston Homes secures 6.23-acre Surrey site in £33m deal

Multi award-winning developer Weston Homes has exchanged contracts to acquire the former Sergeants’ Mess in the village of Deepcut, Surrey. A grand Edwardian style building with rich military heritage, it is set to become a £32.5 million (GDV) scheme comprising 70 homes, with a mixture of converted and new build market sale and shared ownership […]

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Wimbledon Expansion: Merton Council Approves Landmark Stadium and 39 New Courts

The prestigious Wimbledon Championships is set to witness a remarkable expansion following a significant nod from Merton Council’s planning committee. The initiative, driven by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), encompasses the construction of a state-of-the-art 8,000-seater stadium with a retractable roof, alongside 39 new courts across the road from the existing club, at […]

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Wootton Science Park unveils £35 million masterplan for new SME science and tech lab space and amenities

Hartwell Plc, the automotive and property development company, has unveiled emerging designs to deliver new carbon efficient lab and workspace buildings for small and medium sized science and technology companies and amenities at Wootton Science Park to the south-west of Oxford. Hartwell has owned the park since 1975 and built the first office building in […]

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Zephyr X completes acquisition and begins groundworks on new care home

Zephyr X has announced the completion of the site purchase and the commencement of groundworks for a state-of-the-art senior living development situated in Bishop’s Waltham in Hampshire. The new care home is set to redefine the standard of comfort, privacy, and quality in senior living, according to the developer. The development, thoughtfully designed to foster […]

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Zephyr X’s £135 million BTR development gets go-ahead from planners

Zephyr X Developments is celebrating after securing planning consent for a major redevelopment of a prime Milton Keynes site to create 376 high quality build-to-rent (BTR) apartments. Milton Keynes City Council’s planning committee has granted detailed planning permission for the £135 million GDV redevelopment of 500 Avebury Boulevard, formerly known as the Allianz offices, in the […]

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