Built Environment Networking Blog: Yorkshire and the Humber News

Placefirst Announces Joint Venture with Strata to Deliver Homes in Leeds

Placefirst, a leading build-to-rent developer, has unveiled its first private sector joint venture, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy. This partnership underscores Placefirst’s commitment to collaborating with quality housebuilders capable of delivering at scale and speed without compromising on long-term value and sustainability for residents. The collaboration will commence with the delivery […]

Posted by: Deividas Krupstas

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Plans submitted for £67m housing scheme in Barnsley

Housebuilder Avant Homes has submitted plans to deliver a £66.5m, 300 new home multi-tenure development in Thurnscoe, near Barnsley. Located on land off Thurnscoe Bridge Lane, the proposed development will comprise a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes. It will feature 13 of Avant Homes’ practically designed energy efficient house types and of the […]

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Plans unveiled for East Yorkshire business park expansion

East Yorkshire based Lovel Developments has unveiled plans to deliver 400,000 sq ft of new space in the existing business parks near J38 on the M62 at Newport. This expansion plan is to help meet the demand for employment space and to drive investment and growth. Philip Lovel, Founder of Lovel Developments, said: “We began […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Preparations for UKREiiF at Fever Pitch!

Last Few days before UKREiiF 2024 begins! Preparations are in full swing at the Royal Armouries in Leeds as the city gears up to host The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) from the 21st to the 23rd of May, 2024. As the countdown to next Tuesday continues, the photos attached are beginning […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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RTPI & RICS announce UKREiiF 2025 partnership

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) are excited to announce their continued 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 Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is an international professional body for […]

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Schneider Electric to invest £42 million in new manufacturing site in North Yorkshire

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is investing £42 million in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. The new facility at Scarborough Business Park has been developed by Caddick, which has also acted as principal contractor throughout the construction phase. Schneider Electric will relocate from its […]

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Significant Leeds Dock site listed for £11.69 million

A major opportunity has opened up in Leeds’ thriving property market as the Canal & River Trust announces the sale of a significant 12.36-acre site at Leeds Dock. The site, listed with an asking price of £11.69 million, includes the Royal Armouries Museum and adjacent mixed-use developments, presenting a substantial investment potential in one of […]

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Starlight Investments Continues Its UK Expansion with Acquisition of Second Major Build-to-Rent Community in Leeds

Starlight Investments (“Starlight”), a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm, has announced the further expansion of its UK portfolio through the acquisition of a 300-suite build-to-rent (“BTR”) community under development in Leeds.  The property, purchased from Leeds-based developer, Torsion Group, is in a prime location on the eastern edge of the city centre within walking distance of popular […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Supermarket Income REIT acquires £50m Huddersfield Sainsbury’s store

Supermarket Income REIT plc (LSE: SUPR), the real estate investment trust with secure, inflation-linked, long-dated income from grocery property, announces the acquisition of a Sainsbury’s omnichannel supermarket in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, for a total purchase price of £49.7 million (excluding acquisition costs), reflecting an attractive net initial yield of 7.6% (the “Acquisition”). NIY achieved on […]

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Thirteen Group Reports Strong Financial Results and Increased Investment in New Homes Development

Thirteen Group, one of the leading housing associations in the North East and Yorkshire, has announced robust financial results for the latest fiscal year, marked by a significant increase in surplus and substantial investment in new home development. Thirteen Group continues to focus on tackling the housing crisis in the North East and Yorkshire by […]

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