Built Environment Networking Blog: South East News

Aviva Investors acquires distribution warehouse at Suttons Business Park, Reading

Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), announces it has acquired an urban distribution warehouse at Suttons Business Park, located on the outskirts of Reading, Berkshire. The high-specification, single-let unit spans over 210,000 sq ft and features 53 cross-docking bays with space for over 140 vehicles, an integrated three-storey office facility […]

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Aviva Investors acquires three-unit industrial asset in Hampshire

Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has acquired three industrial units in Hampshire, known collectively as Trilogy Park. Located in Segensworth Business Park and part of Concorde Way, a well-established and important industrial location on the South Coast of England, the three units together provide more than 125,000 sq […]

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Barnwood Limited lands Nebula contract at Milton Park

MEPC has appointed construction firm Barnwood Limited to build its £40 million, 80,000 sq ft Nebula scheme at Milton Park, a leading science, business and technology park in Oxfordshire. Nebula will consist of seven new research and development units to be built on the eastern edge of the Park. The seven units housed in three […]

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BCCIM Completes £5.15 Million Acquisition of Cheltenham Industrial Park

BCCIM, a collaborative endeavour between Barwood Capital and Caisson iO, has recently finalised the purchase of Units 1-4 Bamfurlong Industrial Park in Cheltenham. The acquisition, valued at £5.15 million, was made on behalf of the Urban Industrial Income LP and purchased from Dunmoore Properties Limited. Located approximately 3.5 miles west of Cheltenham and near Junction […]

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BMO acquires logistics asset and supermarket in latest spree

UKREiiF attendee BMO Real Estate Partners (BMO REP), the pan-European property investment and asset management specialist arm of BMO Global Asset Management (EMEA), has acquired a Lidl store in Chichester, West Sussex for £9.5 million, reflecting a 4% net initial yield. The investment has been undertaken on behalf of a separate account mandate, for which […]

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Bournemouth Town Centre Summit: Exploring Development Opportunities

Bournemouth is set to host a town centre summit, where senior figures from various sectors will convene to discuss enhancement and development opportunities for the area. This important meeting, organised by BCP Council, will be held at the Echo Building on Richmond Hill. The summit brings together a diverse group, including Bournemouth West MP Sir […]

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Boxer Ventures Further into Real Estate with £30 Million Acquisition

British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, known for his prowess in the ring, is also making notable strides in the property investment arena. He recently diversified his portfolio by acquiring a commercial building in Hertfordshire for a substantial £30 million. This structure, previously serving as BP’s headquarters, marks another milestone in Joshua’s venture beyond sports, aligning […]

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bp pulse Acquires Key Truck Stop for Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion

bp pulse, the electric vehicle charging division of BP, has acquired one of the largest truck stops in Europe, Ashford International Truckstop in Kent, marking a significant step towards establishing a comprehensive EV charging infrastructure for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) across Europe. Situated near the critical Dover ferry port and the LeShuttle Freight terminal in […]

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Brighton Hospital Embarks on Major Overhaul with Data Centre Demolition

Brighton’s Royal Sussex County Hospital has announced the demolition of its data centre, marking a key phase in a comprehensive £750 million modernisation effort. This initiative, aimed at revitalising the hospital’s infrastructure, will involve the dismantling of several structures, including the historic Barry Building, the Nigel Porter Unit, and the ENT and Hanbury Buildings. The […]

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British Land adds another retail park to its portfolio

UK property group, British Land has acquired a shopping centre in Farnborough for £38m. Blackwater Shopping Park, tenants of which include Next, TK Maxx, Boots, Outfit, Homesense, Mamas & Papas and Currys/PC World has been owned by Lothbury Property Trust (LPT) since 2014. Lothbury Investment Management completed the sale on behalf of LPT, Ed Hockley, […]

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