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
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
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
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
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
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
£ Multi-Million St Luke’s Campus Redevelopment: University of Exeter Invites Public Input Dec 11, 2023 The University of Exeter has announced plans for the redevelopment of its historic St Luke’s campus, an eleven-acre site nestled between Heavitree Road and Magdalen Road. The university is now seeking public opinion on this transformative project. Founded in 1854 as a teacher training college, the St Luke’s campus is currently home to the university’s […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£400 Million Haven Banks Neighbourhood Redevelopment in Exeter Gets Green Light Dec 7, 2023 Exeter City Council has approved a transformative redevelopment project in the Haven Banks area, with an estimated value of £400 million. This substantial undertaking is set to replace prominent existing structures, including the vacant Range store and Tenpin Exeter, paving the way for the construction of over 400 new homes. Designed to revitalise the neighbourhood, […] 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
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
