Telford Land Deal attracts £325m investment…and more to come Oct 13, 2022 Telford & Wrekin Council has highlighted the ongoing success of the scheme in a cabinet report, which brings forward former new town sites set aside for development, de-risks them and provides shovel ready land which can be developed for employment and residential use. Formed in 2015, the Telford Land Deal is a partnership between Telford […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Ten-year science hub development set to lead way in healthtech Apr 16, 2021 Construction on phase one of a state-of-the-art life science hub in Birmingham will start this summer after planning permission was granted this week. The Birmingham Health Innovation Campus has been developed in partnership with Bruntwood Sci-Tech and the University of Birmingham and will see 657,000 sqft of science labs built in the Selly Oak region […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
The first phase of 2,400-home community in Coventry sold to Countryside Partnerships Apr 5, 2023 Land which will deliver the first phase of a vibrant new 2,400-home community in Coventry has been sold to Countryside Partnerships, the UK’s leading mixed tenure developer. Warwickshire-based land, development and property agency Newton LDP has completed the sale of the 31-acre site on behalf of its clients. The parcel of land on Pickford Green […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UCB Plans 1,200 bed Student Accommodation Overhaul in Birmingham Dec 11, 2023 University College Birmingham (UCB) has proposed a significant redevelopment of its student accommodation facilities, submitting a planning application to Birmingham City Council. The new development, named Cambrian Wharf, aims to centralise student living into a singular, modern structure. The proposed Cambrian Wharf project, located near the Jewellery Quarter on Brindley Drive, will feature two distinct […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK Commercial Property REIT acquires Precision Park in £94m deal Dec 22, 2021 UK Commercial Property REIT Limited, announces that it has continued to strengthen its significant industrial and logistics portfolio with the circa £94 million acquisition of Precision Park in Leamington Spa, Warwick. This follows the acquisition of three new warehouse units, known as Sussex Junction, which are currently under construction near Gatwick airport via a circa […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Unique partnership will see thousands of homes built in Stoke-on-Trent in the next decade Mar 16, 2023 Thousands of new homes are set to be built in Stoke-on-Trent over the next 10 years, thanks to a ground-breaking partnership with Homes England. Last year, Stoke-on-Trent City Council announced a landmark agreement with the government’s housing agency which outlined a commitment to working together on a comprehensive housing delivery plan for the city. Now […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
University College Birmingham unveils major multi-million-pound investment in brand new sixth form centre Nov 17, 2022 Set to open in September 2024, the new centre will be based at the University’s Camden House campus building in Birmingham city centre, offering a wealth of new study options for post-16 learners as well as creating new jobs. It is the latest development in an exciting year for University College Birmingham, which has already […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
University of Warwick Partners with Arden Cross for Trailblazing HealthTech Campus Mar 14, 2024 The University of Warwick has announced its partnership with Arden Cross to establish a pioneering HealthTech Campus. This initiative is part of the expansive £3.2 billion regeneration scheme, the “Innovation District,” strategically located near the HS2 Interchange station in Solihull. The partnership, which began with a Memorandum of Understanding in 2022, has gained momentum following […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Valor acquires last mile unit in £50m deal Apr 22, 2022 Valor Real Estate Partners (“Valor”), Europe’s fastest growing last mile real estate specialist, has completed the acquisition of a prime last mile logistics facility in Birmingham, for c. £50 million, from NFU Mutual. It continues Valor’s stated strategy of expanding its footprint in select regional cities as it looks to double its UK portfolio and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Villa Park’s £100M Expansion Gets the Green Light: Capacity to Surge Beyond 50,000 by 2026 Sep 29, 2023 Midlands mayor, Andy Street, has announced the approval of accelerated plans for the £100 million expansion of Villa Park. Aston Villa is set to commence the expansion next summer, aiming to boost the stadium’s capacity from 42,000 to over 50,000 by May 2026. The demolition work on the North Stand is scheduled post the Foo […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vita Group secures major Birmingham city centre regeneration site from LCR Jul 21, 2023 Urban regeneration specialist creating tomorrow’s city living, Vita Group has completed a deal with LCR, a commercial development and placemaking specialist, to purchase one of Birmingham city centre’s most exciting development opportunities. Located in the heart of Birmingham, Axis Square was formerly Birmingham Central Goods Station, the site spans approximately 4.15 acres and is situated […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
West Midlands Combined Authority invests £6.5m into brownfield industrial park Aug 22, 2022 Work has started on transforming another swathe of derelict brownfield land into a new industrial park following a £6.5m investment by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Property developer St Francis Group has begun construction of a 113,000 sqft industrial unit in the Darlaston Enterprise Zone in Walsall, creating more than 195 new jobs. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
