Bristol’s Filton Airfield to Transform into £5 Billion Brabazon Housing Development Mar 4, 2024 South Gloucestershire Council has given the green light to YTL Developments for their ambitious plan to construct 6,500 new homes on the historic Filton Airfield, marking a major stride towards creating a new urban quarter in Bristol. The project, named Brabazon after the iconic Brabazon aeroplane built on the site, is set to include the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Buckingham’s Future: A Golden Opportunity for Developers Awaits Sep 26, 2023 As Buckingham stands on the precipice of significant transformation, developers might want to keep a keen eye on unfolding opportunities. On Saturday, 30th September, the Buckingham Community Centre is set to host an open consultation event from 10 am to 2 pm, marking the initiation of the Buckingham Future Scenarios Consultation. This isn’t just another […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Castleforge strengthens hotel portfolio with acquisition of the Abbey Hotel in Bath Feb 17, 2022 Castleforge has today announced the acquisition of the Abbey Hotel in Bath. The historic boutique hotel occupies three Georgian houses in the centre of Bath and now operates as a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, one of Marriott International’s collection brands. The 65-room hotel boasts newly renovated guest bedrooms, a terrace patio for al fresco dining and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Conygar set to acquire 15-acre Bristol site Dec 9, 2021 The Conygar Investment Company PLC has announced today that it has entered into a non-binding exclusivity agreement with Wholesale Fruit Centre (Bristol) Limited regarding the potential acquisition of a 14.7 acres development at the Bristol Fruitmarket Site in the St Philips Marsh area of Bristol, one mile to the east of Bristol Temple Meads. The initial […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cornwall’s famous Jamaica Inn sold to The Coaching Inn Group for £8m Aug 4, 2022 Global property adviser Knight Frank has completed the sale of the internationally renowned Jamaica Inn, to The Coaching Inn Group, who purchased the property from Allen Jackson off a guide price of £8m. This iconic 18th Century 36-bedroom coaching inn is known throughout the world and immortalised in Daphne du Maurier’s best-selling novel Jamaica Inn, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Development Opportunity: Gloucester £149 Million Housing Scheme Dec 12, 2023 The historic Gloucester Gaol site, a prominent feature in the city centre, is now on the market, offering a unique opportunity for redevelopment. This move could revitalise a key area of Gloucester that has been unused for years. City & Country, the current owners, are seeking a buyer for a significant portion of the former […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Development Tip Off: South Gloucestershire Nov 15, 2023 South Gloucestershire Council has unveiled an ambitious 15-year housing strategy, aimed at building 20,000 new homes, particularly in areas east of the Bristol Ring Road. This initiative is set to bring substantial development and revitalisation to the region. The plan focuses on utilising swathes of land around the A4174, including regions near Warmley, Shortwood, and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Devon Council loans additional £2million to development arm Sep 23, 2022 The request of £2.281million will take it up to a forecast spend this year of £12.7million Mid Devon District Council’s (MDDC) development company Three Rivers Development Ltd (3RDL) is being loaned more than £ 2 million from the authority. MDDC’s cabinet decided to loan the money at its September meeting. The leader of the council, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Dorset Council prepares to sell old District Council office site and buildings in Wimborne Jan 31, 2024 Dorset Council has instructed its agents to begin marketing the vacant buildings and site of the old East Dorset District Council (EDDC) offices in Furzehill, Wimborne. Following Local Government Reorganisation in 2019, the unitary authorities of Dorset Council and BCP Council were created to replace the county’s former district and borough councils. As Furzehill was […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Downing completes Maiden acquisition in Bristol Nov 15, 2023 Downing, the family-owned and vertically integrated real estate developer and manager, has successfully completed its first acquisition in Bristol, with the purchase of NCP’s Nelson Street Car Park, as part of a long-term strategic acquisition. Situated in the heart of Bristol, Nelson Street Car Park is located on an island bound by Fairfax Street, The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
EDC and Stoford granted approval for prime 2m sq ft Avonmouth logistics scheme Mar 7, 2023 A hybrid planning consent has been granted for the development of c.2 million sq ft of new industrial, warehouse and logistics accommodation at a premier distribution location in the South West. Vancouver-based real estate development and investment firm, Epta Development Corporation (EDC) purchased the site in December 2020 and has appointed Stoford as development partner […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Edenstone secures £100 million-plus of future plots in the South West Oct 13, 2022 The Edenstone Group is celebrating a successful first year in the South West of England, where it’s secured land for 325 homes with an estimated sales worth of £106 million. As part of its expansion plans, the homebuilder, headquartered in Magor, opened its Southern office in Portishead in September 2021. In its first 12 months, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
