Built Environment Networking Blog: South East News

Billericay 750 Homes Development Plans Announced

Plans are underway for the construction of over 750 homes in Billericay’s green belt. Gleeson Land has submitted an application to Basildon Council for 250 homes on land off Laindon Road. This proposal follows recent applications from Broadway Malyan for 380 homes on Greens Farm Lane and Scott Properties for 130 homes and a Lidl […]

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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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Buckinghamshire Council Advances Regeneration of Aylesbury with New Developments

Buckinghamshire Council has taken further steps in the regeneration of Aylesbury, detailing progress in the development of two central sites aimed at enhancing the town’s public spaces and housing. The council’s commitment of £5 million towards revitalising the town centre includes transforming the site of a former bingo hall, which has remained vacant for years. […]

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Cain establishes new £65M credit facility with Lovett Care

Cain International (‘Cain’), a privately held firm specializing in real estate investment solutions, via its Fortwell credit strategy, has agreed a £65M revolving credit facility with Lovett Care, a fully integrated UK care home operator. This facility will finance a pipeline of new care homes across the UK, starting with three in the South of […]

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