Built Environment Networking Blog: South East News

Development Opportunity: Ekin Road Estate in Cambridge

Cambridge City Council has identified the Ekin Road estate for potential redevelopment, presenting a unique opportunity for growth and rejuvenation in the area. The estate, which has been home to many residents for decades, was highlighted for redevelopment after a review of estates with older housing stock. Currently, three redevelopment options are on the table: […]

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Development Opportunity? Lewes District Council Invites Public Input on Future Housing and Community Projects

Lewes District Council has opened up a public consultation phase for its upcoming local plan. This engagement process, integral for shaping the district’s future, offers a significant opportunity for developers and investors to contribute to the planning of new homes, employment spaces, and community facilities. The spatial strategy and policies document, central to this consultation, […]

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Development partner sought: residential development in March, Cambridgeshire

With Bidwells, we’re delighted to offer For Sale a circa 12-acre site located at Princess Avenue in March, Cambridgeshire We have secured outline planning permission for: The greenfield site is within comfortable walking distance of schools, shops and facilities. Principal frontage and vehicular access is via Princess Avenue to the east. Deadline for offers is […]

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Dunmoore sells Banbury trade park to Clipstone for £5.5m

Dunmoore, the UK real estate investment and development company, has sold Marley Way Trade Park in Banbury in an off-market deal to Clipstone, a real estate fund management firm specialising in UK industrial property. The 20,000 sq ft estate was sold for £5.55 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 4.38%. The estate was acquired […]

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Elivia secures £100m financing to fuel housebuilding growth

Elivia Homes has secured a £100m financing deal to support its future growth plans. The Revolving Credit Facility (RCF), provided by Barclays and Natwest, will help unlock the building of much needed high-quality properties from its development pipeline of over 6,000 new homes.  The flexible financing structure, with a term of up to five years, […]

Posted by: Deividas Krupstas

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Ellison Institute of Technology Announces Major Expansion at Oxford Science Park

The Ellison Institute of Technology is set to establish one of Europe’s largest private life sciences and technology R&D campuses at Oxford Science Park. The initiative will expand the institute into a 2 million square foot innovation hub, significantly larger than the initially planned 300,000 square feet, and will accommodate up to 7,000 scientists, technologists, […]

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Equinix Announces £3.9 Billion Investment to Develop Hertfordshire Campus, One of Europe’s Largest Data Centre Projects

Equinix, Inc., a global leader in digital infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of an 85-acre site in Hertfordshire, formerly known as DC01UK, to develop a new data centre campus: the Hertfordshire Campus. Spanning more than 2 million square feet, this project represents an investment of approximately £3.9 billion, marking Equinix’s largest financial investment in Europe […]

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Essex council wants £80M DfT funding for roundabout

Plans to redesign the Army and Navy in Chelmsford have moved another significant step forward. Essex Council have submitted an outline business case to the Department for Transport for funding of £67 million. The funding is for the proposed Army and Navy Sustainable Transport Package. This is the next stage of the bidding process for […]

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Evolve Estates acquires two retail assets

Evolve Estates, part of the commercial property and investment collective M Core, has announced the acquisition of two prime retail assets. The assets total to 16,218 sq ft, and include: Teddington – A ground floor retail parade fully let to Boots, Costa, Holland & Barrett, Boots Opticians, and Carpetright.Farnham – A single-let FRI building occupied […]

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Exciting Development Planned for Former Industrial Site in Lowestoft

A promising new development is in the pipeline for a former industrial site in the vibrant town of Lowestoft. The project aims to breathe new life into the area and unlock its potential for future growth. Situated on the outskirts of town, the site holds significant historical value and offers a prime location for redevelopment. […]

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