Built Environment Networking Blog: Yorkshire and the Humber News

Harworth acquires 285,000 sq. ft. newly developed Grade A urban logistics scheme in South Yorkshire for £43.7 million

Harworth, a leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, has completed the acquisition of Catalyst, a 285,000 sq. ft., Grade A, urban logistics estate in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The £43.7 million purchase price reflects a net initial yield of 5.4%. The asset, completed in 2023, is strategically located adjacent to the […]

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Housebuilder Honey secures 21 sites to deliver 2,850 homes and £795m revenues within two years of trading

Housebuilder Honey has secured 21 sites across Yorkshire and the Midlands to deliver 2,850 homes with a gross development value of £795m within its first two financial years of trading. The business was launched in October 2022 and is backed by private equity firm Alchemy Partners and its Alchemy Special Opportunities Fund IV which has […]

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Hull City Council Secures William Booth House for £1

Hull City Council has acquired the former hostel, William Booth House, from the Salvation Army for the symbolic sum of £1, marking a significant step towards revitalising the property. The council plans to engage with the local community to determine the best future use of the Hessle Road site, which has been vacant since April […]

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Hull’s West Docklands Set for Transformation

Hull City Council’s Cabinet is poised to deliberate on a pivotal report outlining the design brief for the West Docklands area. This ambitious plan is set to establish a comprehensive planning framework, paving the way for the area’s development and rejuvenation. Strategically located, the West Docklands is encircled by key landmarks and thoroughfares, including the […]

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Lambeth launches partnership search to deliver 450 new homes

Lambeth Council’s plans to build desperately needed new affordable homes in the borough are advancing with the search for a new Development Partner set to start this January. Lambeth Council is seeking a single Development Partner to deliver up to 450 new homes, of which at least 150 will be affordable. These will be delivered […]

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Leeds co-living scheme for 230-homes given the green light

Watkin Jones, the UK’s leading developer and manager of residential for rent, is pleased to announce that Leeds City Council has approved its plans for the conversion and re-purposing of Headrow House at 42 The Headrow, into 230 co-living homes.  Headrow House is a vacant office block in the centre of Leeds. When completed in […]

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Lloyds Living Partners with Keepmoat to Deliver 300 New Single-Family Homes Across Yorkshire

Lloyds Living, a leading provider of high-quality single-family rental homes, has announced a new partnership with developer Keepmoat to deliver 300 homes across four sites in Yorkshire. This initiative reinforces Lloyds Living’s ongoing strategy to expand its portfolio of professionally managed rental housing in regions with strong demand. The 300 homes, delivered through this collaboration […]

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Maslow Capital Provides £18 Million Development Loan to Citu

Specialist real estate finance provider Maslow Capital has announced the successful completion of an £18 million development finance facility to support Citu, a pioneering developer known for delivering sustainable, high-quality residential schemes across Yorkshire. The funding will facilitate the completion of an 87-unit residential development, District Lofts, in the Climate Innovation District, Leeds, one of […]

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National Wealth Fund set to showcase projects at UKREiiF 2025

The National Wealth Fund has announced its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 20-22 May 2025, in Leeds.  The National Wealth Fund has £27.8 billion to deploy dedicated to advancing the UK Government’s strategic priorities. Its mission includes mobilising private capital to address […]

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Network Space secures consent for 215-homes development near Barnsley

Following last month’s successful appeal decision, Network Space Developments (NSD) has secured planning consent for up to 215 homes in Carlton, Barnsley. Of the 215 homes approved, 10% will be designated as affordable housing with an agreed contribution of over £1m to improve local education provision. The proposals also include local highways improvements and enhanced […]

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