Built Environment Networking Blog: West Midlands News

Crest Nicholson secures planning for 109-new homes

Leading house builder Crest Nicholson has secured planning permission for 109 new homes in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, marking the next phase of the wider Meon Vale development site. As part of the wider scheme, Crest Nicholson will bring a mix of two, three, four and five bedroom homes, each featuring PV solar panels and Electric Vehicle […]

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Cynergy Bank Backs Care Home Development with £8.3m Loan

In a recent demonstration of its commitment to the care home industry, Cynergy Bank has approved an £8.3 million loan for the construction of a new care home in Halesowen, Birmingham. This move is in line with the bank’s established history of supporting the care home sector. The loan, granted to Country Court Care Group, […]

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David Wilson Homes secured land for 500 homes in Coventry

Henry Boot has announced that its land promotion and planning business, Hallam Land (Hallam), has completed the sale of 491 residential plots at Pickford Gate, Coventry to the David Wilson Homes division of national housebuilder Barratt Developments. The sale resulted in an ungeared internal rate of return of 19.4% p.a., with payment phased over 2024 […]

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Dellner Building Secured in £2.9 Million Deal in Burton on Trent

Savills has successfully facilitated the sale of the Dellner building on Wellington Road, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire. The property was acquired by a private investor for £2.9 million, reflecting an initial annual yield of 6.5%. The facility, encompassing 32,365 sq ft with an additional 3,000 sq ft of two-storey office space, sits on a 1.91-acre […]

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Development Opportunity? Prime Birmingham Abandoned Plot Eyes Revival

In the heart of Birmingham, a once bustling shopping centre presents a prime opportunity for developers to transform the area with investment. The former Poolway Shopping Centre site, a derelict piece of land offers excellent redevelopment value. The Poolway Shopping Centre, a cornerstone of the Garrett’s Green estate, was demolished in 2018 with high hopes […]

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Digbeth’s Smithfield Masterplan Begins with Approval of 687-home Development

Birmingham City Council has greenlit plans by a local developer, Prosperity Group, to construct 687 homes in Digbeth. This approval comes two years post the original application submission, marking the commencement of the initial phase of the ambitious Smithfield masterplan. This new development, named “Pressworks”, is the pioneer within the Smithfield scheme to be approved. […]

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Edgbaston Cricket Ground to Undergo Exciting Redevelopment with New Hotel and Stand

Edgbaston Stadium, renowned for its cricketing heritage, is set to undergo a transformative redevelopment that includes the construction of a new on-site hotel and the renovation of spectator stands. The project has been kick-started with an £18 million loan from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), marking a significant step towards enhancing the facilities at […]

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Edmond de Rothschild gets £42.25m loan for BTR scheme

Barclays has provided Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management with a five-year, £42.25m development loan to assist with a build to rent (BTR) scheme in Birmingham’s LGBTQ+ Quarter The Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management has secured a five-year, £42.25m development loan from Barclays to support its construction of a 406-unit build to […]

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Elevate secures £23.4m Paragon funding for Nottingham and Solihull new build schemes

Paragon Bank’s Development Finance division has provided a £23.4 million funding package for two Midlands-based new build projects for Elevate Property Group. The funding includes an £11.5 million finance package for the company’s development of 60 new build apartments on Homer Road, Solihull. In addition, Paragon has provided an £11.9m funding package for the Phase […]

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