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
Empiric Student Property acquires Bristol PBSA asset in Bristol for £19m Feb 15, 2022 Empiric Student Property plc (ticker: ESP), the owner and operator of premium student accommodation across the UK, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the freehold of a new 92-bed purpose-built studio asset in a prime location in Bristol city centre from McLaren Property for £19.0 million. The purchase price is being funded from […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Eutopia Homes acquire 8-acre site for £70m residential scheme Dec 13, 2021 Eutopia Homes is planning on bringing forward proposals early next year for up to 300 homes in a mix of single-family homes for rent, alongside city centre flats adjacent to Gloucester City train station. The deal is the third Eutopia Homes has made with Network Rail, following previous transactions for Exmouth Junction in Exeter. Scott Hammond, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Exeter City Council unveils 15,000-home development vision Jun 14, 2022 Exeter City Council are planning a major residential development near the canal – on the site of a former industrial centre. The large-scale regeneration will see around 15,000 homes being developed on sites acquired over the past few years. The site will create a community as part of the council’s Liveable Exeter vision. Richard Clarke, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Exeter City Council Weighs Sale of Key Sites for Student Housing to Mitigate Debt Nov 29, 2023 Exeter City Council is facing a pivotal decision regarding the sale of two significant sites for the development of student housing. This move, which aligns with a strategic development opportunity, is aimed at addressing the council’s financial challenges stemming from debts accrued by the unsuccessful venture, Exeter City Living. The discussion centres around the former […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Exeter council plans 14,300-homes Oct 6, 2022 The Exeter Plan – the first new local plan for the city in 10 years promises to shape the city’s future development. An initial eight-week consultation on the first draft is now open until Monday, December 5. More will follow before the plan is refined and eventually adopted. Exeter City Council have identified sites across […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Exeter Plan Unveils Compelling Investment Opportunity in High-Density Urban Development Nov 30, 2023 In a move that has piqued the interest of discerning investors and developers, Exeter has introduced a meticulously designed urban development plan. The Exeter Plan, recently revealed, presents a calculated and potentially lucrative investment opportunity, with the potential to yield significant financial returns. The Exeter Plan, an extensive document outlining the city’s development policies for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
