Built Environment Networking Blog: West Midlands News

Vistry enters into new partnership with Citizen to deliver a further 600 homes in Coventry

Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure homes, is to deliver a further 608 homes across phases four and five of Eastern Green in Coventry, with half of them delivered in joint venture partnership with award-winning housing provider Citizen. Eastern Green is a sustainable urban extension of Coventry, with outline planning permission in place for […]

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Vistry Group partners with Bromford to deliver 695 sustainable homes in Longbridge

Vistry, Britain’s biggest housebuilder, has joined forces with Bromford to build up to 695 sustainable homes in Longbridge, south-west Birmingham, formerly home to the MG works. Vistry has joined forces with Bromford, one of the UK’s largest housing associations, which will own and manage the affordable homes. Bromford is acquiring 250 of the proposed homes, […]

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Vita Group secures major Birmingham city centre regeneration site from LCR

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 […]

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Wavensmere Homes Submits Plans for £150m Wolverhampton Canalside South Scheme

Wavensmere Homes has submitted a full planning application to City of Wolverhampton Council for the proposed £150m residential-led Canalside South development. The 17.5-acre former industrial site is located within the city centre – moments from the transport interchange – and benefits from frontage onto the Wyrley & Essington Canal and the Wolverhampton Branch of the […]

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Wavensmere Sells 262 Single Family Homes to Kennedy Wilson

Wavensmere Homes has exchanged on the sale of a portfolio of 262 single-family homes in the Midlands to global real estate investment company, Kennedy Wilson. The portfolio comprises 131 homes which are currently under construction at Wavensmere Homes’ £75 million redevelopment of Friar Gate Goods Yard in Derby city centre. 131 houses will also be […]

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West Midlands Launches £200 Million Initiative to Develop 12,000 New Homes on Brownfield Sites in build Up to UKREiiF

In an ambitious step towards revitalising the West Midlands, a £200 million funding initiative has been announced to drive the development of 12,000 new homes across the region. This ground breaking scheme aims to transform brownfield sites, previously industrial land, into thriving residential communities, bolstering the local economy and providing much-needed housing. The funding, confirmed […]

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West Midlands to return to UKREiiF in 2025

The West Midlands will return to the UK’s biggest real estate conference in 2025, it has been confirmed. Having been named the UK’s leading destination for foreign direct investment, the West Midlands will head to The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) aiming to showcase the collective power of the West Midlands’ growing […]

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West Northamptonshire Council Seeks Development Partner for Prime Regeneration Scheme

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is gearing up for a significant regeneration project, with plans in motion to remove asbestos and demolish the former BHS, M&S, and Jobcentre buildings located at 35-39 Abington Street and 20-28 Wood Street. The council’s proactive approach aims to provide a cleared site, primed and ready for construction, to potential developers. […]

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Whispers of a £3.5 Million Development Opportunity: Lichfield Council

Lichfield District Council is in the spotlight with plans to take over a new cinema development, a move that could transform the heart of the city. Discussions are underway about a potential £3.5 million investment to acquire complete ownership of the cinema, currently under development in the former Debenhams building. This initiative is part of […]

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