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Brookfield developments given the go ahead

Broxbourne Borough and Hertfordshire County Councils, along with their development partner, Sovereign Peveril, are delighted to announce that it has been agreed to grant planning permission for the Brookfield Riverside and Brookfield Garden Village developments. At a meeting of the Planning and Regulatory Committee on Tuesday 20 June, it was agreed to approve the proposals. […]

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Plans to transform former Kellogg’s HQ site into residential-led, mixed-use neighbourhood get go-ahead

A new Village Green sits at the heart of the development, creating a focal point for key buildings to front onto. Generous boulevards leading to the Village Green form new pedestrian routes through the site, improving connectivity between the existing neighbourhoods and the Metrolink tram station adjacent to the site.The Village Green is complemented by […]

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Ward Group Investments Finalizes Significant Property Purchase in Durham

The expanding property firm, Ward Group Investments, has successfully carried out a significant acquisition in Durham. Under the leadership of entrepreneur Andrew Ward, Ward Group Investments has acquired four buildings in the Bowburn North Industrial Estate, which were previously listed for £4.5m. These buildings, providing a total workspace of 200,343 sq ft, are conveniently located […]

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Building back greener: updated Mayfield plans promise a sustainable office district for Manchester

The Mayfield Partnership, a collaboration between Landsec U+I (the regeneration arm of Landsec), Manchester City Council, Transport for Greater Manchester and LCR, today reveals for the first-time updated plans for a more environmentally friendly future for Manchester.  New plans for the transformational Mayfield neighbourhood reflect the shift towards premium, sustainable office space in the very […]

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Newcastle-under-Lyme could see the construction of over 5,000 Homes

Newcastle Could See Approximately 5,400 Homes Built Across Over 40 Sites in the Next Two Decades Pending Approval of New Plans The most substantial single site designated for housing is the Keele golf course, with plans for approximately 900 homes. Land at Red Street and High Carr Farm in Chesterton is proposed for about 750 […]

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Church Commissioners for England to exclude oil and gas companies over failure to align with climate goals

The Church Commissioners for England, which manages the Church of England’s £10.3bn endowment fund, has decided to exclude all remaining oil and gas majors from its portfolio, and will exclude all other companies primarily engaged in the exploration, production and refining of oil or gas, unless they are in genuine alignment with a 1.5°C pathway, by […]

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Sidra Purchases London Square for £40m

Sidra Capital, a Saudi Arabian alternative asset management firm, has confirmed its acquisition of London Square, a multi-tenant office building in Guildford. The purchase, which cost just over 40 million pounds was made from M&G Real Estate. The property covers 133,290 square feet, includes three buildings, and provides 313 parking spaces. London Square is a […]

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Greystar acquires BtR site in Stratford

Greystar and Lifestory have exchanged contracts on an attractive BTR scheme, Stratford Mill, for £20 million. Consisting of 245 units, the site is located adjacent to Pudding Mill Lane station and benefits from excellent transport links into central London. Construction on site is due to commence in the second quarter of 2024, with completion anticipated […]

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Mayfield’s Updated Plans Emphasize Increased Sustainability

Revised Plans for Mayfield’s Initial Commercial Development Phase in Manchester Highlight Sustainability, Including a Large Cycling Hub and Expanded Green Spaces The Mayfield neighbourhood in Manchester had its first phase of commercial development approved in February 2020, which included Mayfield Park, two office buildings, and a sizable multi-storey car park. The Mayfield Partnership has now […]

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