Built Environment Networking Blog: Yorkshire News

Harworth submits plans for 2.8m sq ft logistics project

UKREiiF sponsor Harworth Group plc, a leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, has submitted plans for a total of 2.8 million sq ft of industrial & logistics space at two sites close to Leeds in Yorkshire. The plans comprise up to 2 million sq ft of space at Harworth’s Gascoigne […]

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Helmsley Group acquires prime York city centre building

Property investment and development specialist Helmsley Group has purchased 2 Lendal, a Grade II listed detached building in central York, on behalf of its investor network.   Currently home to two restaurants including national Italian restaurant chain Zizzi, and Nola, an independent restaurant serving Creole-influenced dishes, the building was purchased from a private investor for an undisclosed sum. Both Zizzi […]

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Helmsley Group continues York acquisition spree

A set of prominent buildings in York city centre have been bought by property investment and development specialist Helmsley Group. Helmsley has acquired the adjoining 1 Feasegate and 1-2 St Sampson’s Square, which are let to leading footwear and clothing retailer Size?. The buildings, which were acquired for an undisclosed sum from a major UK […]

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Helmsley Group reveals vision for 250,000 sq ft city centre development

Property investor and developer, Helmsley Group has revealed its vision for a major regeneration project in the heart of York. Coney Street Riverside is the latest scheme from the York-based company, which has been developing across the city for over 40 years, and which has sensitively delivered prominent projects across York’s riverfront, including Merchant’s Exchange, […]

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HICL divests equity interest in Bradford Schools projects for £37m

HICL Infrastructure has confirmed the sale of its equity interests in the ‘Bradford Building Schools for the Future’ (BSF) projects, encompassing both the first and second phases. The sale, estimated at £37 million, represents an 8% premium over the company’s valuation as of 31 March. The FTSE 250 firm highlighted that this strategic decision aligns […]

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Housing association secures land for new homes for Keyland Developments

Keyland Developments, the property and development arm of Yorkshire Water, has sold a 5.5-acre site in West Yorkshire to the Leeds Federated Housing Association. The site in Pudsey, on the outskirts of Leeds, could see 54 new homes being developed. Matthew Turnbull, land and planning manager at Keyland Developments, said: “We are delighted to have […]

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HTB Finalises £25 Million Funding for Leeds Development

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has secured a £25 million deal with GMV Twelve to fund the construction of Kirkstall Forge, a new neighbourhood in Leeds. The project will comprise over 1,400 homes, along with offices, hospitality, and leisure venues. Situated in western Leeds, the funding will refinance and restructure Capital Estate Group’s secured debt facilities […]

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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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Iconic Leeds Hotel sold for £50m

Pandox AB has acquired and gained access to The Queens Hotel, Leeds, UK for £50m. The acquisition includes both the hotel property and the hotel operations. The hotel has 232 rooms and will be operated as an independent brand under a new management agreement with Axiom Hospitality. The total acquisition price amounts to approximately MGBP 53 with […]

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