Tech-firm HCL expands UK investment with creation of 1,000 jobs May 19, 2021 HCL Technologies has announced plans to expand across the UK – hiring an addition 1,000 members of staff to support their growth. The jobs will primarily be in the fields of digital transformation, cloud and AI for its London and Manchester offices. The company currently employs around 3,500 people across its UK operations. CEO C […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Warehouse REIT increases exposure to the OxCam Arc with £20m acquisition May 19, 2021 Warehouse REIT, the AIM-listed company that invests in e-commerce urban and last-mile industrial warehouse assets in the UK, has completed the acquisition of Cambridge South Industrial Estate, comprising 68,000 sq ft of newly built multi-let industrial units and an adjacent development site, located on the wider Dales Manor Business Park, just seven miles south of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Patrizia Announce Solid Start to 2021 May 13, 2021 Operating income of EUR 26.5m in Q1 2021, an increase of 7.4% to Q1 2020 Continued growth in management fees to EUR 50.9m, up 5.8% y-o-y Transaction volume signed for global clients increased 16.0% y-o-y to EUR 1.0bn in Q1 2021 Guidance for FY 2021 confirmed, share buy-back programme of up to EUR 50.0m Advanced […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Full steam ahead as £100m plans revealed for Darlington station redevelopment May 13, 2021 Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has unveiled what a revitalised Darlington Station will look like once a major multi-million redevelopment is complete – meaning more frequent and better services across the region and beyond. The £100million scheme, which has been backed by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority with £25million, will see a raft […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Watkin Jones strength their senior team through new appointments May 13, 2021 Watkin Jones, the UK’s leading developer and manager of residential for rent homes, with a focus on the build to rent (BtR), co-living and student accommodation (PBSA) sectors, is pleased to announce two appointments to its Executive team as the Group continues to build its breadth and depth of expertise. Kerry Watson joined as Group […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
33-storey tower, hotel and offices plans revealed for Leeds city centre site May 13, 2021 Plans to build high rise residential, offices and a hotel on the former site of Leeds International Pool are set to go before planning chiefs next week. A pre-application hearing will discuss the site, on which developers want to build two residential buildings, one student accommodation block and an “aparthotel”, complete with offices. Marrico Asset […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£1.6bn modular rental homes plan announced by Apache Capital May 12, 2021 Design and image courtesy of Jo Cowen Architects Investment group Apache Capital has confirmed plans to to design, build and operate 3,000 family homes for rent across the UK. Housing will be delivered using Modern Methods of Construction via a company specially set-up by Apache called Present Made. The first three sites in the company’s […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Gordon Murray Group creates new EV division in £300m investment plan May 12, 2021 The Gordon Murray Group has revealed plans to expand its automotive manufacturing and design divisions with £300m investment. The UK-based company, founded by renowned car designer Gordon Murray, plans to invest in vehicle design, production, research and development and hiring top talent. However, key to its success going forward will be the news that the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
National Pride buys 930-acre site to develop eco-therapy wellness park May 12, 2021 Hargreaves Land, a property regeneration specialist, has sold the restored woodland of the former Fife open cast mine in Dunfermline, Scotland, to social enterprise company National Pride, which will convert it into a leisure and tourism destination. The 930-acre St Ninians and Loch Fitty site, located off the M90, will be developed by National Pride […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
AXA IM forward funds Bristol high-tech manufacturing facility May 12, 2021 AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments with c. €157 billion of assets under management, has signed a £20.6 million forward funding agreement, on behalf of clients, to develop a pre-let, high tech manufacturing facility at Central Approach, Bristol. It has acquired the site from Trebor Developments and Hillwood. The 107,660 sq ft […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
