Big names dine out on BtR in London Jan 31, 2023 LATEST BtR RANKINGS MAKES LUNCH IN LONDON PROPERTY A ‘MASSIVE OPPORTUNITY’ FOR INVESTORS & DEVELOPERS London has continued to dominate the list of the most attractive cities for buy-to-let landlords for the second year running, with property markets there attracting more investment than any other part of the UK. The news of London’s dominance comes […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Halifax Building Society’s Historic HQ and Home of ‘Branch 001’ for Sale for £1.5m Jan 31, 2023 Halifax Building Society’s historic former headquarters on the town’s Commercial Street is up for sale freehold for £1.5m. The 63,200 sq ft four-storey building was also home to Halifax Building Society’s first branch, called Branch 001, and opened in 1853. It remained operational until last September, when it was closed by Lloyds Banking Group, and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Fiera Real Estate and Danescroft complete the sale of 14-acre site in East Sussex for £14m Jan 27, 2023 Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Danescroft are pleased to announce the sale of a 14-acre site with planning permission for 180 residential units in Willingdon, East Sussex, to Vistry Homes for c.£14million. The site in Willingdon is 0.5 miles to the south of the town of Polegate and benefits from excellent transport and road […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Top UK developer predicts good times ahead for North-East economy Jan 26, 2023 The Chief executive of one of the UK’s top property developers believes that the North-East economy is well-placed to stay strong in the face of dire forecasts for the rest of the country. Speaking in the run-up to the North-East Development Conference, Peter Connolly, the Chief Executive of North East-based Igloo Regeneration says that cities […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The India Business Group partners with UKREiiF 2023 Jan 26, 2023 Leading business advisory consultants, the India Business Group (IBG), have confirmed their involvement in The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 16-18 May, in Leeds. Based in the UK, with teams of specialist consultants, business analysts and researchers across India, the IBG specialise in helping organisations […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Mayor Steve Rotheram’s successful £20m business fund extends funding period Jan 26, 2023 Businesses in the Liverpool City Region could be eligible to apply for a share of a £20m investment fund that has been extended by Mayor Steve Rotheram. The Flexible Growth Fund was established by Mayor Rotheram with £20m in 2020, offering flexible, low-interest loans that businesses can access quickly and easily within 10 weeks. The […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
MAG announces plans to deliver £440m second phase of Transformation Programme Jan 26, 2023 MAG (Manchester Airports Group) today revealed the green light for a £440m of investment in Manchester Airport, creating thousands of jobs and unlocking billions of pounds of economic value for the North over the next decade. The investment will transform the passenger experience at the UK’s third largest airport, with new spacious facilities, state-of-the-art technology […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Puma Property Finance and Vita Group partner on new student accommodation scheme in the heart of Belfast with £24m deal Jan 26, 2023 Puma Property Finance (Puma) has today announced it is providing a £24m development facility for Vita Group’s latest purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) with 269 studio rooms in Belfast City Centre. Developed and operated by Vita Student and targeting completion for incoming students during the September 2023 academic year. It is conveniently situated between the prestigious […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Silbury Finance passes £500 million lending milestone with £64 million retirement living transaction Jan 26, 2023 Silbury Finance, the Oaktree Capital Management-backed development lender, has passed half a billion of committed lending in the UK Living sector in under two years, with the provision of a £64.3 million loan to a joint venture vehicle (“JV”) established by Elysian Residences and Senior Living Investment Partners, a partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation plc […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New housing association Southern Housing acquires 794 homes in Surrey, Berkshire & Hampshire from L&Q Jan 26, 2023 Southern Housing has confirmed its first major asset acquisition since registering as a housing provider in December 2022 following the merger of Southern HousingGroup and Optivo. The first tranche transfer of 694 homes from L&Q, which completed today, builds on Southern Housing’s already significant presence in Surrey, England. Richard White, Executive Development Director at Southern […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
