Hill Group agrees affordable homes deal with Oxford Council Sep 19, 2023 Oxford City Council has announced the acquisition of 111 much-needed affordable homes from award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group at Oxford North’s Canalside development, south of the A40. The new homes, part of the first 317 energy-efficient new homes that Hill is delivering at Canalside, will bring vital affordable housing to the Oxford market, which currently ranks […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Development Opportunity: Ekin Road Estate in Cambridge Sep 19, 2023 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: […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Kadans expands relationship with Oxford Biomedica through Harrow House purchase Jul 4, 2023 Kadans Science Partner will add Harrow House in Oxford, UK to its Pan-European portfolio. The asset will be acquired from Oxford Biomedica in a sale and lease back transaction. Harrow House is a purpose-built manufacturing facility which will be leased back, in its entirety, to Oxford Biomedica. Oxford Biomedica is a quality and innovation-led viral […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harwell secures £300m new funding Jun 20, 2023 Harwell Science and Innovation Campus has secured £300m of financing to help it expand and build out new laboratory, advanced manufacturing, and office space. Over the next two years Harwell will use the additional funding secured to build 440,000 sq. ft of new Laboratory and R&D buildings across the campus. The finance facility was secured […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Kadans continues Oxford expansion with Windrush Innovation Centre purchase May 26, 2023 Kadans Science Partner will add Windrush Innovation Centre in Oxford, UK to its Pan-European portfolio. The asset will be freehold acquired from Tozi Limited. Kadans intends to demolish the existing building and create over 60,000 sq ft of new high specification laboratory and office space in partnership with the tenant, Oxford Biomedica. Oxford is a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Masterplanning team appointed for the core site Cambridge Apr 25, 2023 As joint master-developers for the 5,600 home mixed-use development in North East Cambridge, TOWN and U+I have selected a masterplanning team for the Core Site. The practice appointed to lead the project is Swedish firm Kjellander Sjöberg Architects, working alongside leading architecture practices, including Bell Phillips, Haworth Tompkins, and 5th Studio Architects, with Feilden Fowles, Nooma […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Oxford Council begins planning for next 20 years Feb 23, 2023 Oxford City Council has started work on the new Oxford Local Plan 2040 that will guide Oxford’s development over the next 20 years. The Local Plan 2040 is a step forward from the Local Plan 2036 that was adopted last year. It will also take into account the Oxfordshire Plan 2050, which will provide a strategic […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Kadans expands Oxford footprint with new acquisition at Abingdon Science Park Feb 8, 2023 Kadans Science Partner continues to expand their Pan-European portfolio with a recent addition to their existing science cluster in Abingdon Science Park, Oxfordshire. The asset at Grange Court, which was acquired from a private investor, sits in close proximity to Kadans’ existing spaces across the Science Park. As part of the acquisition Kadans will be […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Railpen secures Oxford life science business park in £30m deal Sep 26, 2022 The UK’s railways pension scheme – Railpen – has scooped for a life-science business park in Oxford for £29m. Eastpoint Business Park, acquired from AEW UK REIT, comprises of five buildings and they aim to reposition the asset to create a laboratory-led portgolio. This is a further commitment by Railpen in the Oxford Cambridge Arc […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Present Made receives approval for £160m Cambridge scheme Sep 26, 2022 Present Made, the UK’s first purpose-built and designed single-family rental housing platform, has secured planning committee approval for its debut development. Located in Eddington, Cambridge, the £160m GDV scheme has been designed by award-winning practice Jo Cowen Architects and will form a key part of the University of Cambridge’s North West Cambridge masterplan. The homes […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
