Edison Group continues on the acquisition trail with purchase of Livingston-based Maplewood Joinery and Construction May 15, 2023 Edison Group, the Ayrshire-headquartered construction property and investment business, is not letting up on its recent spate of business acquisitions. The latest company to be snapped-up by the fast-growing business is Livingston-based Maplewood Joinery and Construction, an all-trades commercial and residential property operator which undertakes home extensions, garages, driveways and tarmacadam resurfacing as well as […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
TfL awards first contract as part of new project for electric charging points on public land May 15, 2023 Following a tender process, Zest will provide and operate 39 rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging bays on public land on strategic roads to give drivers more places to recharge Locations have been selected to allow more essential and high mileage road users – such as commercial vehicles – to make the switch to zero […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans submitted for new pedestrian bridge at Silvertown in London’s Royal Docks May 15, 2023 A planning application for a striking new pedestrian and cycle bridge at Royal Victoria Dock has been submitted, which will vastly improve public access across the docks, while also linking the new Silvertown development with Custom House Elizabeth Line station. The plans, submitted by The Silvertown Partnership, are part of a longstanding ambition associated with […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
DIF Capital Partners invests in a portfolio of 8 UK student accommodation assets May 15, 2023 DIF Capital Partners (“DIF”) is pleased to announce that it has signed the acquisition of a 100% stake in Ottoway Portfolio Holdings (“Company”), a company that owns and operates a portfolio of eight purpose-built student accommodation (“PBSA”) assets in key UK cities. The company was acquired from a fund advised by Arlington Advisors (“Arlington”), a UK-based […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Octopus Real Estate provides MCR Property Group with £22.4m development for over 60 homes in Buckinghamshire May 15, 2023 Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Investments and a leading UK specialist real estate lender and investor, has provided a £22.4m loan on a development of 64 residential houses in Buckinghamshire. The development loan, provided to MCR Property Group last month, has a 24-month term and will finance the creation of 49 private homes and 15 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Landsec triples flexible office footprint with three new Myo locations to open this year May 12, 2023 Landsec has committed to opening three new Myo locations across London, tripling the size of its flexible office brand to over 210,000 sq ft before the end of the year. This latest expansion reflects the business’ ambitious growth plans to scale up its design-led flexible workspace offer as demand grows. The three new sites will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Green light for 209 new homes outside Tewkesbury May 11, 2023 Approval has been granted by Tewkesbury Borough Council for the creation of 209 new homes in Fiddington, located to the south east of the town. The development, delivered by Persimmon Homes, will bring a mix of apartments and house sizes, helping to meet local housing needs, with 35% of homes to be transferred to an […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Opinion piece on green skills gap by Andy Williams, Coventry City Council May 10, 2023 The turning of the page on another municipal year is always a time to reflect on achievements, and plan for the future. In looking back, I particularly applaud the numerous successes for our Growth hub. Modpods International, a modular house builder is bringing another 125 jobs to Coventry, including 11 new apprenticeships, with their lift […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harworth completes £35.8m of Investment Portfolio asset sales May 10, 2023 Harworth Group plc, a leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, announces the sale of Towngate Business Park, Widnes and Four Oaks Business Park in Walton Summit, Preston, for a combined consideration of £35.8m, reflecting a blended net initial yield of 4.7%, and at prices in line with December 2022 valuations. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK’s largest care home provider to sell nearly 50 properties May 10, 2023 HC-One has today announced plans to better meet the current and future care needs of the communities it serves, recognising evolving care needs, including the growing demand for more complex care and dementia care. James Tugendhat, HC-One’s Chief Executive, said: “Our purpose, as The Kind Care Company, is to support those in our care to lead their […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
