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Ajar Technology sign up for UKREiiF

Ajar Technology has confirmed its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The UKREiiF event is in partnership with Pagabo, and is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. Digital transformation specialists, Ajar Technology works with businesses to integrate digital technologies and solutions into various aspects of their […]

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Unite Students Announces £95m Glasgow Development Amid Student Housing Shortage

Unite Students, the UK’s premier student accommodation developer, has unveiled plans for a significant expansion in Glasgow. The company disclosed an option agreement to purchase a central Glasgow site for an 800-bed development, contingent on planning approval. This move is a strategic response to Glasgow’s pressing student housing deficit. The city, a hub for three […]

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OakNorth Extends £35m Funding Line to Saxon Trust for Market Expansion

Saxon Trust, known for its diverse product offerings from bridging loans, refurbs, conversions to ground-up development projects and development exits, has successfully secured a £35m funding facility from OakNorth. This strategic move aims to bolster Saxon’s position in the market, especially as other firms retract from the mid-market segment. Brian West, the Head of Sales […]

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The future of digital political influence

By Cavendish Wednesday 27 September, 15:00 – 15:30 – LinkedIn Live event Increasing polarisation and a general shift towards digital media consumption means the influence of online political influencers has never been greater. The rise of negative discourse brings with it a heightened risk for brands operating in an increasingly polarised world. With aggrieved consumers […]

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Unlocking Scotland’s Potential: 3,000-Home Durieshill Development and the Upcoming Scotland Development Plans Conference

Scotland stands at a pivotal moment in its developmental journey. The recent approval of the 3,000-home Durieshill project, nestled between Plean and Bannockburn, exemplifies the nation’s forward momentum. This expansive project, initiated in 2004, promises a blend of homes and amenities, including new schools, local shops, a business park, civic areas, playparks, community woodland, and […]

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Morgan Sindall Announces £20M R&D Centre as Industry Gears Up for Tomorrow’s Net Zero Conference

Morgan Sindall, a leading figure in the construction landscape, has unveiled its ambitious plan to invest £20 million in a dedicated research and development centre for steel decarbonisation. This significant announcement comes at a time when the industry is abuzz with preparations for the much-anticipated Tomorrow’s Net Zero Conference 2023. Located strategically in the UK, […]

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£50+ million North East Industrial Property Sale Announced

Avison Young, acting on behalf of Aviva Investors has secured the sale of a long income prime industrial property investment in Washington, Tyne and Wear to a Local Government Pension Scheme, for a sale price of £50.15 million reflecting an initial yield of 6.8%. The property built in 2010 is occupied by BAE Systems which […]

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£7.5 million sale of hotel in Glasgow at 7.9% premium to book value

The Board of Directors of Alternative Income REIT PLC (ticker: AIRE), the owner of a diversified portfolio of UK commercial property assets predominantly let on long leases with inflation-linked reviews, is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of the Mercure City Hotel, Ingram Street, Glasgow, for a total consideration of £7,500,000 to […]

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Custodian Property Income REIT: First quarter trading update shows rental growth supporting fully covered dividends and stable values

Custodian Property Income REIT (LSE: CREI), which seeks to deliver an enhanced income return by investing in a diversified portfolio of smaller, regional properties with strong income characteristics across the UK, today provides a trading update for the first quarter ended 30 June 2023 (“Q1” or the “Quarter”). Strong leasing activity continues to support rental […]

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