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The Great South West partners with UKREiiF

Great South West, a Pan-Regional Partnership representing Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, has announced they have taken a pavilion partnership with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. The Great South West’s decision to join hands with […]

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Planning application to be submitted for 256 sustainable homes at Ferry Road site

New images showing the spectacular homes-led redevelopment of one of Edinburgh city centre’s largest potential development sites have been revealed. Regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate, together with fund manager REInvest Asset Management S.A., has unveiled detailed plans to redevelop the former Deutsche Bank House at 525 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, near the Crewe Toll roundabout. The office […]

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Northamptonshire industrial unit sold for £3.2m

A well-connected industrial unit in Northamptonshire has been sold for £3.2 million. Warwickshire-based The Wigley Group has sold Unit 1-7 Crick Industrial Estate, Eldon Way, to a London-based real estate investment firm.   The Wigley Group, which owns and manages business and commercial property across the Midlands, initially purchased the site with vacant possession in […]

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LondonMetric completes acquisition of CT Property Trust

LondonMetric Property Plc (“LondonMetric” or “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed on the acquisition of CT Property Trust Limited (“CTPT”) (“Acquisition”). Following admission this morning of 105.6 million new LondonMetric shares issued as part of the Acquisition, the Company is also pleased to welcome CTPT shareholders to LondonMetric.         The Acquisition adds a […]

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Weston Homes given planning go-ahead for 171 new homes scheme on former gasholder site in Bury, St Edmonds

Leading volume housebuilder Weston Homes has gained planning consent from West Suffolk Council for a new £40m (DGV) residential-led scheme on the former Gasholder site on Tayfen Road, in Bury St Edmunds, which will create 171 new homes homes, comprising one and two-bedroom apartments, and a commercial unit providing 404 sq.metres of flexible workspace. Located […]

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Shawbrook Group plans £3.5bn merger with Co-operative Bank

Shawbrook Group, a small business lending firm supported by private equity entities such as BC Partners and Pollen Street Capital, is currently strategising a substantial £3.5 billion fusion with Co-operative Bank. This prospective merger holds significance as one of the most notable banking transactions in the UK since the 2008 financial downturn, as stated in […]

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Leeds University looking for Net Zero Strategic Delivery Partner

The University of Leeds has announced a significant step in its Climate Plan by seeking a strategic delivery partner to help achieve net zero emissions by 2030. The university’s commitment to energy reduction and decarbonization is part of a broader initiative to embrace sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint. A Strategic Pathway to Net Zero […]

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£19.4 Million Redevelopment: Vacant Leicester City Council Offices to be Transformed

Leicester City Council has approved a £19.4 million redevelopment project that will transform the vacant Ian Marlow Centre in Blackbird Road into a hub for high-tech industries and start-up businesses. Pioneer Park Expansion The city council secured the £19.4 million funding to expand Pioneer Park, the city’s science park. This expansion will include two more […]

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£Billions of development set for Greenbelt Lands in England

In various parts of England, including Surrey, Somerset, and West London, plans are underway to develop former greenbelt lands into housing communities. These developments aim to address the growing demand for housing in the country. Surrey’s New Town A significant 284-acre stretch of former greenbelt land in Surrey is being transformed into a ‘new town’ […]

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