Green light for Bicester’s Axis J9 five-unit extension to meet urgent need for employment space and create more jobs Apr 19, 2023 Albion Land, the privately-owned commercial property developer and asset manager, has been given the green light to deliver an additional five logistics and industrial buildings of circa 152,000 sq ft (14,121 sq m) at Axis J9 in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Axis J9 is the new distribution and manufacturing park which commenced construction in 2019 and has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Greencore Acquires £45 Million Residential Site in Buckingham Nov 4, 2024 Greencore Construction, a leading sustainable housebuilder, has announced its acquisition of a £45 million residential site in Buckingham. This significant purchase aligns with Greencore’s ambitious target of building 10,000 sustainable homes across the UK, advancing its mission to revolutionise the construction industry with eco-friendly housing solutions. Greencore Construction is known for its innovative and sustainable […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
HC-One Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of 36 Ideal Carehomes Oct 13, 2023 HC-One has officially announced its acquisition of 36 Ideal Carehomes from Warwick Capital Partners and LNT Group. This strategic takeover not only expands HC-One’s presence in England but also promises the opening of an additional care home in Cheltenham come September 2024. HC-One, in its official statement, lauded Ideal Carehomes for its unwavering commitment to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Henry Boot agrees sale of 759 plots in Swindon to Vistry Jan 18, 2024 Henry Boot PLC announces that its land promotion and planning business, Hallam Land Management (‘HLM’), has unconditionally exchanged contracts for the sale of 759 residential plots in Swindon to Vistry Group PLC (‘Vistry’), the national housebuilder. Located in South Marston, Swindon, HLM secured an option to purchase the site over 20 years ago, and since […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hereford Council Seeks Development Partner for Edgar Street Stadium and Student Flats Project Mar 7, 2024 Herefordshire Council is on the hunt for a development partner to spearhead the creation of student accommodation and a new stand at Hereford FC’s Edgar Street stadium. This initiative comes as part of a plan to replace the currently unusable Blackfriars Street stand, deemed a health and safety hazard and described as “dilapidated” in recent […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
High Court confirms go-ahead for Bristol Airport’s expanded capacity Feb 1, 2023 The High Court has today dismissed the legal challenge brought against the Planning Inspectorate’s permission for Bristol Airport’s expanded capacity. The Planning Inspectorate decided in February 2022 to allow Bristol Airport to increase its cap on passengers from 10 million passengers each year to 12 million. The Airport’s plans include major investment in the terminal […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hines acquires 260-bed PBSA development in Bristol Mar 8, 2024 Hines, the global real estate investor, developer and property manager has acquired a new 260 bed PBSA (‘Purpose Built Student Accommodation’) development at Gas Lane in Bristol on behalf of the Hines European Property Partners Fund (HEPP). The agreed sale will represent the first transaction between Hines and Watkin Jones, a leading UK developer and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
HUB and Bridges Fund Management submit plans for Bath scheme Oct 24, 2024 Having announced the acquisition of the 4.5acre site in early 2024, HUB and Bridges Fund Management have now submitted plans for a former Homebase site in Bath. The site, acquired for £18.5m, is set to be transformed into a mixed-use asset with over 450 homes – 275 BtR and 180 shared living properties. The plans […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Hub and Bridges’ £18.5 Million Bath Site Acquisition Fuels Urban Regeneration Jan 9, 2024 Hub, in a collaborative effort with Bridges Fund Management, has marked a new chapter in Bath’s urban development by acquiring a strategically located 4.5-acre brownfield site. This £18.5 million acquisition near Bath city centre is poised to invigorate the Bath Western Riverside enterprise area, addressing the acute need for quality rental housing in the city. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Iconic Bristol Office Building, Formerly Owned by Lloyds Bank, Changes Hands Aug 3, 2023 The former Bristol office of Lloyds Bank, a notable landmark, has been purchased with a £40m renovation plan in the pipeline to transform the Grade II-listed building into a contemporary workspace. The buyers, London-based real estate company Longstock Capital and investment firm Mactaggart Family and Partners, acquired Canons House for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Impact Healthcare REIT acquires three care homes in Devon and Somerset in £25m deal Jun 1, 2022 The Board of Directors of Impact Healthcare REIT plc (ticker: IHR), the real estate investment trust which gives investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of UK healthcare real estate assets, in particular care homes, is pleased to announce that the Group has recently completed the accretive acquisition of three properties (one in Somerset and two […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Invest in the South West: The UK’s Untapped Economy, A Conversation with David Ralph Dec 20, 2023 In the latest instalment of our ‘Hidden Gems’ series, where we spotlight regions brimming with untapped investment potential, we turn our focus to the Heart of the South West. We’re excited to have David Ralph, Chief Executive Officer at Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, share insights into what makes this region a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more