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Development Opportunity: Ekin Road Estate in Cambridge

Cambridge City Council has identified the Ekin Road estate for potential redevelopment, presenting a unique opportunity for growth and rejuvenation in the area. The estate, which has been home to many residents for decades, was highlighted for redevelopment after a review of estates with older housing stock. Currently, three redevelopment options are on the table: […]

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Realty Seals £200.8m Agreement for 11 UK Retail Parks

In a significant move in the UK’s real estate sector, the American real estate conglomerate, Realty, has announced an agreement to acquire 11 retail parks from Ediston Property Investment Company for a sum of £200.8 million. The deal, which involves Ediston’s entire property estate, is with RI UK 1 Limited, a subsidiary of Realty. The […]

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British Land Announces Potential £750m Sale of Iconic Meadowhall Centre

Sheffield, UK – In a significant move reflecting the evolving retail landscape, British Land has unveiled plans to sell the renowned Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield for an estimated £750 million. This monumental sale, if finalized, would rank among the UK’s most substantial retail property deals in the past few years. Opened in 1990, Meadowhall […]

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CBRE Appointed to Manage £840m Greater Manchester Property Venture Fund

Following a competitive tender process, Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) is pleased to announce that it will be appointing CBRE Ltd as the new investment advisor for its Greater Manchester Property Venture Fund (GMPVF). The Fund has an £840m investment allocation to local property development, focused on the North West and West Yorkshire.   The […]

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Dundee Sees Major Investment in Student Housing by ATK Property Group

In a significant multi-million-pound deal, Perthshire’s ATK Property Group has acquired student housing in Dundee’s Keiller Court. Addressing the longstanding concern of limited student housing in Dundee, ATK Property Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Keiller Court, boasting 125 beds on Blinshall Street. The student property provides residents with amenities such as […]

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Bassi Capital Aims for £10bn Asset Target; Eyes New Acquisitions

Bassi Capital, having recently supported the MBO of Avison Young’s real estate restructuring team to form Watling Real Estate, has now set its sights on achieving £10bn in assets under management (AUM). This ambitious goal comes on the heels of the firm’s acquisition of a 50% stake in commercial property management company CGBA Robson in […]

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Canada Water Dockside given green light by Southwark Council

Art-Invest Real Estate (Art-Invest) announces that on 13 September 2023 Southwark Council resolved to grant permission for detailed designs at Canada Water Dockside, its c.1.5 million sq ft (140,000 sqm) commercially-led, landmark scheme in Canada Water.   A 4.5-acre site, Canada Water Dockside is one of London’s largest and most innovative developments that sits at […]

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