Consultation begins on former Central Retail Park regeneration proposals Jan 11, 2023 A report announcing a refreshed Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) for the former retail site was heard by the Council’s Executive in December, updating a previous SRF that was agreed by the Council in 2020. There is a renewed commitment that the regeneration of the former Central Retail Park will create a high-quality, sustainable office […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Green light for 1st phase of 4000 homes in Rugby Jan 11, 2023 The first phase of a major development for a 4,000-home development has been approved as part of the South West Rugby Sustainable Urban Development Extension. This stage will provide up to 210 homes, a new primary school, and create more than 350 jobs in Rugby has been given final outline planning approval. Leading strategic land […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Goldman Sachs unseats JPMorgan as top dealmaker in UK Jan 11, 2023 Goldman Sachs has usurped JPMorgan on the UK dealmaking fee ladder as revenue plummets by 42% in Europe’s largest investment banking arena. Goldman was bumped into poll position by its status as top M&A advisor – and thanks to the falling number of companies that raise capital on UK stock exchanges. The two banks have […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Manchester’s Corn Exchange sold by Aviva Jan 11, 2023 Aviva Investors has sold the building which was put up for sale at around £43m in May 2022. The identity of the buyer and the deal value is unknown. The deal was done by JLL and KLM Real Estate who had been jointly marketing the property. The Corn Exchange was built in 1837 and stands […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Service complex on edge of Teesworks site unveiled Jan 11, 2023 A 160-bed hotel, two parades of shops and a petrol station will all be part of a new services zone near the Trunk Road, at Lackenby. It will also feature a convenience store of around 4,500sq ft, a family pub/eatery, and two other freestanding restaurant units. Outline plans will be submitted to Redcar and Cleveland […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
JV on £20m 100,000 sq ft Tonbridge development Jan 10, 2023 A joint venture (JV) between developer Chancerygate and international real estate firm Hines has achieved practical completion on its £20m, 100,000 sq ft Tonbridge Trade Park scheme. Situated on Vale Road, the scheme comprises 15 high specification Grade A units. Four of the properties, which total 31,750 sq ft, have been pre-let ahead of practical […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Gleeds lands role on STEP fusion programme Jan 10, 2023 International property and construction consultancy Gleeds has been commissioned via Perfect Circle to deliver procurement, commercial, and cost management services to the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA) ground-breaking Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) programme. Property, construction, and infrastructure consultancy Perfect Circle was appointed to support STEP with the delivery of this ambitious programme which sets out to explore the options, challenges, and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Leeds Bradford Airport improved turnover will mean modernisation Jan 10, 2023 Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is moving forward with plans to create “a modern and decarbonised airport” with recently filed accounts showing an improved financial performance as pandemic restrictions eased. Recently filed accounts show turnover of £16.5m for the year ending 31 March 2022, up from £5.3m in 2020/21. Alex Tong, Chief Financial Officer of LBA, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New application to build multi-million-pound Belfast student project Jan 9, 2023 Bywater Properties and Ashmour Developments are in the process of submitting proposals to develop substantial student accommodation development in Belfast on a site previously intended for offices. Previously, plans were approved in 2019 by Belfast City Council for offices to be built on a car park situated between Gresham Street and Winetavern Street in the Smithfield […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Housing developer Honey submits plans for new £14m Midlands project Jan 9, 2023 Housebuilder Honey has submitted plans to deliver a £14m development comprising 50 new two, three and four-bedroom homes in the village of South Normanton, Derbyshire. Called Amber and located on Lees Lane, if planning is granted the 4.5-acre development will be the housebuilding company’s first development since launching in October last year. Amber will feature […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
