Built Environment Networking Blog: Yorkshire and the Humber News

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 […]

Posted by: Deividas Krupstas

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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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UKREiiF Triumphs at the Conference and Events Awards 2024

UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum) has pulled off a remarkable achievement at the Conference and Events Awards 2024. In just three years, UKREiiF has become a cornerstone for the UK’s real estate, investment, and infrastructure sectors, and caps a phenomenal rise by winning the hotly contested “Best UK Conference won Best […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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UKREiiF’s Economic Impact Throughout the Years

By Mya Driver, Marketing Executive, UKREiiF Since its inception in 2022, UKREiiF has generated an impressive £38.5 million in economic impact, benefiting Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region. Each year, we collaborate with ARUP on an independent report that details UKREiiF’s economic contributions to the city and region. This report provides valuable insights into […]

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Wates announce UKREiiF 2025 pavilion

Wates 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 Wates Group is a leading privately-owned company specialising in construction, development, and property services. With a workforce of nearly 4,000, Wates partners with a diverse range of […]

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YMAC investment to unlock 18-acre prime Lake District site

An 18-acre site on the bank of Lake Windermere has been listed for sale. YMCA Lakeside North Camp occupies a stunning position on the south west bank of Lake Windermere, 3 miles north of Newby Bridge and includes a substantial range of buildings, boat house, landing stages and jetty with 300m of lake frontage.   It […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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York and North Yorkshire Mayor commits millions towards affordable homes and infrastructure

Affordable homes projects and local authority infrastructure schemes are to benefit from more than £4 million of mayoral funding. Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith is utilising the Mayoral Investment Fund to support schemes across the region. Funding allocations were approved today (6) at a meeting of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, […]

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