TRIG Expands Green Portfolio with Acquisition of Battery Storage Firm Fig Power Feb 15, 2024 The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG), known for its investments in green energy, has announced the acquisition of Bristol-based battery storage developer Fig Power. This move adds a significant 1.7GW development pipeline to TRIG’s portfolio, which includes 400MW of projects with grid connection offers and an additional 1.3GW on exclusive sites. The acquisition, involving 100% equity […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Truro’s Pydar Regeneration Scheme Receives £18.2 Million Boost Apr 19, 2024 The Pydar Regeneration Scheme in Truro is set to proceed, with Cornwall Council committing an additional £14.804 million to its capital programme, including £10 million specifically for Pydar. This funding will enable the transformation of former council buildings into a vibrant new development featuring housing, student accommodation, and a hotel. The planned project at Pydar […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UKCM agrees £14.5 million sale of Bristol office building to Tri7 Mar 1, 2024 UK Commercial Property REIT Limited (“UKCM” or the “Company”) (FTSE 250, LSE: UKCM) announces that it has sold its 67,000 sq ft office building in Temple Quay, Bristol, to Tri7, a value-add real estate investment and asset management firm. 2 Rivergate in Temple Quay, Bristol, has been sold for £14.5 million, which is in line with the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Unite Students to build 600-bed student accommodation at Temple Quarter, Bristol Dec 18, 2023 Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, is set to build a new 600-bed development at the heart of Bristol’s biggest ever regeneration project. Marsh Mills, which has a total development cost of £75million, is to be constructed adjacent to the University of Bristol’s new Temple Quarter campus, close to the city’s Temple […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
United Trust Bank Backs £23 Million Luxury Apartment Project in Newquay Feb 27, 2024 In a significant boost to Cornwall’s housing market, United Trust Bank (UTB) has announced its collaboration with the acclaimed development firm Stephens + Stephens to launch a £23 million luxury apartment complex in Newquay. Named Cliff Edge, this project is set to transform a former hotel site into a modern residential haven, featuring 32 high-end […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
University secures landmark ESG loan for city campus plans from Barclays May 25, 2022 University of Gloucestershire is one of the first universities in the UK to secure funding linked to its commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. The University has secured £29million in ESG linked loans from Barclays that will contribute to supporting its ambitious City Campus development and ESG goals: to recruit a higher proportion […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
UTB supports £15 million PBSA scheme in a South West university city Dec 8, 2022 United Trust Bank (UTB) was approached by an existing customer to support a 97-room purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Exeter. United Trust Bank agreed to the proposal and is now supporting the construction of a new, £15m Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development by ACE Student Living. The scheme in the centre of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vistry Group acquires key Devon city location for 650 new homes Feb 3, 2022 Vistry Group has acquired land in Exeter to build more than 650 homes – adding to the housebuilder’s presence on the edge of the city centre. Vistry South West – which builds Bovis Homes and Linden Homes properties – is set to start work on the north side of the Alphington location in the spring. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Watkin Jones practically completes on 335-bed PBSA scheme in Bath Sep 20, 2024 Watkin Jones, the UK’s leading developer and manager of residential for rent, is pleased to announce that the Group recently practically completed on a 335-bed purpose-built student accommodation (‘PBSA’) scheme called The Brook, situated in Lower Bristol Road in Bath. This milestone marks the completion of the final development in a portfolio of three PBSA […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Watkin Jones signs Development Partnership to deliver c.200 units PBSA scheme in Bristol Aug 12, 2025 Watkin Jones has signed a development partnership to deliver c.200 purpose-built student accommodation units (PBSA) located on Freestone Road, Bristol. The scheme will transform a disused railway embankment into a vibrant new community, delivering high-quality student beds and contributing to the wider regeneration of the Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone. The transaction is expected to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wavensmere Homes Receives Green Light for £55m Cheltenham Town Centre Redevelopment Aug 16, 2024 Wavensmere Homes and BBS Capital have received unanimous approval from Cheltenham Borough Council’s planning committee for the redevelopment of the North Place surface car park, located within Cheltenham’s Central Conservation Area. Arkle Court will comprise 147 houses and apartments, designed to sensitively enhance the street scene, including Grade II* listed St Margaret’s Terrace. The £55m […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Western Gateway returns to the UK’s largest investment conference in 2025 Sep 4, 2024 The Western Gateway partnership has announced that it will be returning to the UK’s Real Estate, Infrastructure and Investment Forum (UKREiiF) in 2025 with its own dedicated pavilion to showcase the best of what the area has to offer. Bringing together local authorities and businesses from across South Wales and Western England, the Western Gateway […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
