Torbay Council latest name to sign up for UKREiiF 2023 Dec 14, 2022 Torbay Council have announced their partnership with the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 16-18 May, in Leeds. Unitary local authority, Torbay Council have confirmed their exhibition space at the event next year, where they will showcase their place to over 6,000 delegates, including, investors, developers, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£100m housing investment for Antrim Town approved Dec 7, 2022 Antrim and Newtownabbey borough Council has approved plans for a major housing expansion in Antrim Town, which will see a total investment of £100m and the creation of up to 100 new jobs. The reserved matters application will see 525 new homes, six local shops, public spaces and a play park being built along the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Octopus Real Estate completes £8.6m loan as part of its popular Greener Homes Alliance initiative with Homes England Dec 7, 2022 Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Group and a leading UK specialist real estate lender and investor, has provided an £8.6m loan facility to Lita Homes on a site in Leyton, East London as part of its Greener Homes Alliance initiative with Homes England. The facility will finance the development of 25 new homes and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Aviva Investors completes £80 million investment with social housing provider Cross Keys Homes Dec 7, 2022 Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), announces it has completed an £80 million placement in Cross Keys Homes (‘CKH’), a social housing association based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The investment has been made on behalf of Aviva UK Life’s annuity business and means Aviva Investors has now invested almost £360 million […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Mark Chivers launches ‘landmark’ Facilities Management Strategy Dec 7, 2022 ‘A landmark moment’… That’s how Mark Chivers, Director General for Government Property from the cabinet office has described the government’s new Facilities Management Strategy. In a piece written for ‘facilitate’ to launch the plan, Mr Chivers says that recent world-wide events, such as the Covid-19 Lockdown emphasises how ‘excellent FM is a critical part of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Schroders starts drive for £1bn UK Real Estate Impact Fund Nov 29, 2022 Schroders Capital today announces it has launched its place-based impact investment strategy focused on delivering positive social impact outcomes across the UK. The UK Real Estate Impact Fund will predominantly invest to bring forward affordable homes, workplaces and mixed-use town centre re-purposing projects with the specific objective to address social deprivation and inequality as well […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government announces £1bn fund to insulate energy inefficient homes Nov 29, 2022 New measures set to help hundreds of thousands better insulate their homes and reduce consumption while saving families hundreds of pounds each year. Business and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps today (Monday 28 November) launches a government push to help millions of people across the country bring down their energy costs for this winter and beyond. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ontario Teachers’ agrees to acquire a 25% stake in SSEN Transmission to deliver renewable energy to millions of homes across the UK Nov 29, 2022 Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (‘Ontario Teachers’) has reached an agreement with Scotland-based energy provider SSE plc (‘SSE’) to acquire a 25% minority stake in its electricity transmission network business, SSEN Transmission, to provide clean, affordable renewable energy to millions of homes and businesses across the UK. The transaction is based on an effective economic […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Former LFC training ground one of 15 sites to benefit from £23m investment for new homes Nov 29, 2022 Melwood, Liverpool FC’s former training ground, a disused brickworks and a former pub in St Helens are among 15 newly-identified brownfield sites across the city region, that will share more than £23m in funding to enable more than 1500 new homes to be built. The sites have been identified as part of Mayor Steve Rotheram’s […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
abrdn raises £220 million at launch of Inflation Linked Infrastructure Debt Fund Nov 29, 2022 abrdn has launched the Inflation-Linked Infrastructure Debt Fund (ILID, “the fund”), an evergreen, UK-focused strategy for institutional investors. ILID aims to provide inflation protection combined with credit and illiquidity premia, allowing a capital-efficient, low risk way for investors to meet long-dated liabilities. Working closely with LGPS Central Limited in its design, the fund focusses on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
