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
Fiera and Opus acquire 50-acre site in Bristol for industrial scheme Apr 5, 2022 Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) and Opus Land are delighted to announce the acquisition of a 50-acre site in the South West’s premier logistics location. The site was purchased through the Fiera Real Estate Opportunity Fund V UK (“FREOF V UK”), the latest fund in FRE UK’s programmatic venture series with CBRE Investment Management […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Flagship development progresses on council land in Weston Jun 8, 2023 North Somerset Council has moved a step closer to delivering 425 new high quality, highly sustainable and affordable homes on land it owns in Weston-super-Mare. A build lease agreement was signed last month (May 2023) by the council and its chosen developer Keepmoat to deliver the homes near Locking. Part of the Parklands Village development, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Former Portsmouth News Centre Scheduled for Demolition Sep 8, 2023 The former Portsmouth News Centre, located on London Road, is slated for demolition. First Bus has advanced plans for the site, with the aim of having the new facility operational by mid-2025. While the company has received clearance to proceed with the site’s clearing, the final plans for the depot are still under consideration. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Geothermal drilling site and power plant approved Sep 16, 2022 A geothermal drilling site and power station have been granted planning permission. Cornwall Council’s strategic planning committee approved the development for a site near Truro. Geothermal Engineering Limited (GEL), which has already carried out testing and is set to generate power at a site in United Downs, had applied for permission to drill two geothermal wells and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Giant leap for Cornwall as £5.6M Spaceport officially opens Sep 30, 2022 Spaceport Cornwall have officially opened the home of UK launch. The Space Systems Integration Facility is the first of its kind at a Spaceport in the UK. The facilities pave the way for Cornwall as the home of horizontal space launch in Europe. Spaceport Cornwall has officially opened their Space Systems Integration Facility, heralding a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Gloucester Business Park Estate Sold to Wulff Capital for £2.1 Million Apr 24, 2024 Wulff Capital Holdings has acquired Block 13 Delta Way at Gloucester Business Park for £2.1 million. This strategic purchase was facilitated by ARA Europe, representing Straits Real Estate, a subsidiary of The Straits Trading Company. Block 13, a multi-let industrial estate, encompasses eight units across three terraces, covering a total area of 26,224 sq ft. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
