Built Environment Networking Blog: South West News

Puma Property Finance provides £33m development finance facility to transform iconic building in the heart of Basingstoke into one of the greenest workspaces in the Southeast

Puma Property Finance today announces it has provided a £33m development finance facility for the iconic Mountbatten House in Basingstoke. The development will see the transformation of a remarkable Grade II listed building into a sustainable and cutting-edge workspace with a wellness offering and extensive amenities. The project is being led by highly experienced counterparties […]

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Radstock Town Centre Regeneration: Community Input Sought

A regeneration plan for Radstock town centre has been released, with the local council seeking input from residents and businesses. The plan aims to revitalise the town by refurbishing vacant buildings, creating community spaces, and improving green areas. The proposal was developed based on feedback from public surveys conducted in autumn 2021 and spring 2022. […]

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Revealed: The 20 English Towns and Cities to get 11,500 New Homes

The government has announced the 20 towns and cities poised to benefit from the construction of 11,500 new homes. This initiative aims to provide a substantial boost to housing availability, targeting previously developed brownfield sites to accommodate this significant increase. The strategy not only seeks to make home ownership more attainable for younger buyers but […]

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RO Group Finalises Sale of Taunton Travelodge for £3.9 Million

The RO Group has confirmed the sale of its prominent Taunton Travelodge property. Located at the Riverside Retail Park, Hankridge Farm in Taunton, the hotel has been acquired by The Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society’s Unity United (Property) Investment Fund. The transaction was settled at £3.9 million, indicating a net initial yield […]

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Rocket Padel nets debut UK site as sport becomes major hit

Padel, a Scandinavian padel operator, has secured its debut UK site at Riverside Business Park in Bristol, as the brand embarks on its ambitious plans to secure up to 20 new sites throughout the UK. Already hugely popular across Europe and the Nordics, padel is now one of the fastest growing sports in the world. […]

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Sirius Real Estate expands UK portfolio with £48.25 million business park acquisition

Sirius Real Estate, the leading owner and operator of branded business and industrial parks providing conventional space and flexible workspace in Germany and the U.K., has exchanged contracts on the acquisition of Vantage Point Business Village, a multi-let business park in Gloucestershire, for a total acquisition cost of £48.25 million (€56.4 million), representing a net […]

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Southampton City Council’s £20m Initiative: Four Housing Providers Join Affordable Housing Framework

Southampton City Council has officially onboarded four housing providers to its Affordable Housing Framework. These providers, namely Abri Group, Hyde Group, Sovereign Housing Association, and Stonewater Ltd, will collaborate with the council to develop affordable homes on council-owned land throughout Southampton. The initiative, which began in April 2023, aims to address the city’s pressing need […]

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Southampton Office Building in Millbank Street Awaits Demolition Approval

A three-storey office building located at 16 Millbank Street, described as being in ‘disrepair’, is poised for demolition if plans are sanctioned. The property, situated in an industrial zone, has recently come under the ownership of Silmir Investments Ltd. The company has expressed intentions to dismantle the structure due to its deteriorating state. In a […]

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