AJC Group Receives Green Light for £15m Residential Scheme in Poole, Dorset Sep 27, 2022 AJC Group has received a Resolution to Grant Planning Permission from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council for its £15m residential scheme, on Commercial Road in the centre of the coastal town of Poole. The redevelopment of this important brownfield site, formerly occupied by The Sloop public house, will deliver 86 much needed apartments, which […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Multi-million-pound plans to transform Altrincham Leisure Centre move closer Sep 27, 2022 Trafford Council has applied for planning permission for the large-scale refurbishment of the popular Altrincham Leisure Centre – branded move Altrincham – on Oakfield Road in the town centre. If approved, move Altrincham will benefit from a 25m swimming pool, a 20m learner pool, a pool pod to improve accessibility, a combined lobby area with pool viewing and café, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
PRS REIT declares 11% growth in annual NAV Sep 27, 2022 The PRS REIT has informed investors that it expects an 11% rise in net asset value (NAV) ahead of its results for the year to the end of June. The closed-ended real estate investment trust that invests in high-quality, new build, single family homes for the private rented sector, is forecasting unaudited NAV per share […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Martin’s Properties ‘still have £65m of cash to invest’ after buying retail and shed portfolio for £23.1m Sep 27, 2022 London real estate company Martin’s Properties has snapped up a portfolio of four assets comprising a combined 130,000 sq ft in the South East for £23.1m. The four freehold assets, spanning 10 acres, include a Wickes retail warehouse in St Albans, Andover Retail Park in central Winchester and Speedfield Retail Park in Fareham, plus a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£15 Million funding pilot for SME’s in the North-East Sep 27, 2022 The Tees Valley has been chosen as one of just two locations to pilot a new initiative to build on local innovation strengths – with an initial £15million investment available to support businesses. Part of UK Research and Innovation, Innovate UK’s Launchpad pilot will invite small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to apply for competitive grants […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Are we on the verge of Localism #2? Sep 27, 2022 By Lucy Anderson, Principal Planner, Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group) Localism is now over ten years old and by a strange coincidence, the minister responsible for introducing Localism, Greg Clark, has returned as Secretary of State for Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities. Back in 2011, Localism was fêted as the necessary impetus […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Tata Steel latest name to sign up for inaugural Tomorrow’s Sheds & Logistics Conference Sep 26, 2022 One of Europe’s largest steel producers, Tata Steel have announced their involvement in Built Environment Networking’s inaugural Tomorrow’s Sheds & Logistics event, set to take place between 29-30 November in London. Tata Steel is the largest steelmaker in the UK with primary steelmaking at Port Talbot in South Wales supporting manufacturing and distribution operations at […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£155m Wigan development approved Sep 26, 2022 Plans to create a new £155m community in Wigan with a mix of homes including affordable housing, parklands, a transport hub and 200 new jobs have been approved. The site will be built on greenbelt land. Wigan Borough Council has given its second green light to Peel L&P’s masterplan at Mosley Common to proceed. Peel […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Investec provides £11m loan to Meadow Partners for King’s Cross acquisition Sep 26, 2022 Investec Real Estate (“Investec”) announces that it has provided Meadow Partners (“Meadow”), an institutional middle-market real estate investor, with a 36-month, £11.2 million senior loan, to support its acquisition of a prime mixed-use building on highly sought-after Northdown Street in King’s Cross, London. Designed and developed in 2007 by renowned architect Squire & Partners, the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Railpen secures Oxford life science business park in £30m deal Sep 26, 2022 The UK’s railways pension scheme – Railpen – has scooped for a life-science business park in Oxford for £29m. Eastpoint Business Park, acquired from AEW UK REIT, comprises of five buildings and they aim to reposition the asset to create a laboratory-led portgolio. This is a further commitment by Railpen in the Oxford Cambridge Arc […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
