Cardiff’s Iconic Howells Building Undergoes £100m Transformation Aug 25, 2023 Developer Thackeray has unveiled a series of images showcasing the anticipated look of the £100m redevelopment of Cardiff’s renowned Howells building. The retail component of this revamped structure will be christened Hayes @ Howells, boasting 15,000 sq ft of space tailored for upscale tenants. Notably, House of Fraser was the sole occupant of this building […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£22 million funding for Hilton Hotel renovation Jun 27, 2023 Arc & Co, a specialized debt advisor, has successfully obtained a £22 million facility from OakNorth Bank to finance renovation projects for the Hampton by Hilton hotel situated at Edinburgh Airport. The senior commercial loan, with a duration of three years, is secured against the hotel itself and operates on an interest-only basis.Ability Hotels, the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£300m development portfolio – Aitch Group diversify in challenging market with new land sought Apr 24, 2023 In 2022, property developer Aitch Group spend £70 million on land across four London boroughs including Brent, Waltham Forest, Greenwich and Southwark. This added a further £300 million (GDV) to the Aitch Group development portfolio. With immediate funds available, Aitch Group are now seeking more land for development in 2023 and onwards – specifically sites […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
5,000 new homes, £2 billion: 40 integrated retirement communities Mar 27, 2023 Retirement Villages Group (RVG), owned by AXA IM Alts, has revealed the concept for its future collection of Integrated Retirement Communities, which it says will deliver the critical change needed to cater for the UK’s growing, ageing population. Thrive Living is largely an urban or peri-urban concept which aims to regenerate local communities and town […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
AJC Group pledges to build 500 affordable homes in five years Mar 27, 2023 Dorset-based AJC Group has committed to raising £10,000 for a local homelessness charity, while pledging to build 500 new affordable homes across the Wessex region by 2028. The housebuilder currently has 173 private and affordable homes under construction, with a strong land pipeline located across Dorset, Hampshire, and Somerset, capable of achieving 500 new affordable […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Approval of 190,000 sq ft logistics, manufacturing and R&D scheme ‘Spark’ in Bishops Stortford Apr 21, 2023 Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) and Wrenbridge are pleased to announce that plans have been approved for their new 190,000 sq ft Grade A logistics, manufacturing and R&D scheme named ‘Spark’ in Bishops Stortford. FRE UK and Wrenbridge have secured planning at their 8.5-acre site for a 189,536 sq.ft. scheme across twelve units, in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Atkins draws top talent to boost infrastructure growth ambitions Mar 21, 2023 Atkins, part of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has announced three senior appointments drawing from top talent across the industry, to bolster its position as one of the UK’s leading engineering, planning and design consultancies. The key appointments of Andrew Jones, Richard Bonner and Dr Deb Upadhyaya in the Infrastructure division of the business, will drive forward […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Aware Super buys Qatari Diar stake in Get Living Apr 3, 2023 Australian superannuation fund Aware Super has entered the UK’s burgeoning Build to Rent (BTR) market by purchasing Qatari Diar’s 22% stake in Get Living PLC, the country’s most experienced and pioneering developer and operator of large scale BTR neighbourhoods. Subject to final contract completion, Aware Super will join existing investors APG and DOOR (a residential […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Birmingham Smethwick Corridor to create major regeneration opportunity Feb 7, 2022 A plan for the regeneration of the Smethwick to Birmingham Corridor is going to cabinet for approval this week, providing a strategy for housing, transport and local heritage as the area is redeveloped. The Smethwick to Birmingham Corridor Framework promotes a co-ordinated approach to regeneration within the area encompassing Birmingham Mainline Canal, City Hospital and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Building back greener: updated Mayfield plans promise a sustainable office district for Manchester Jun 22, 2023 The Mayfield Partnership, a collaboration between Landsec U+I (the regeneration arm of Landsec), Manchester City Council, Transport for Greater Manchester and LCR, today reveals for the first-time updated plans for a more environmentally friendly future for Manchester. New plans for the transformational Mayfield neighbourhood reflect the shift towards premium, sustainable office space in the very […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Chelmsford Faces Major Redevelopment as Dominus Plans Massive Project Apr 26, 2024 Plans unveiled by developers Dominus signal a significant transformation for Chelmsford, with a vast redevelopment scheme set to reshape a substantial portion of the city. The proposed project, spanning a five-year timeline, aims to breathe new life into the riverside area, with ambitious plans to introduce modern residential units and commercial spaces. If the proposals […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Clifton Business Park ambitions take a step forward Jun 26, 2023 Calderdale Council is progressing its longstanding ambition to transform a large site in Clifton into a thriving business park, to create 1,300 jobs and major benefits for Calderdale and West Yorkshire. In line with the Council’s priority for thriving towns and places, the proposed Clifton Business Park would support economic growth, bring opportunities for local […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
