Legal & General Modular Homes partners with Town & Country Housing to acquire new site Jul 23, 2021 Legal & General Modular Homes announces that it has partnered with Town & Country Housing to acquire a site in Broadstairs, Thanet, Kent, for the development of 153 modular homes. Together with its schemes in Selby, Bristol and North Horsham, this latest success brings Legal & General Modular Homes’ pipeline to 670 new homes. It […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
RE Capital secures planning consent for 78,000 sq ft London scheme Jul 23, 2021 RE Capital, the pan-European investment, development and asset management company, has secured a resolution to grant planning consent from Westminster City Council for its 78,000 sq ft flagship mixed-use destination development, Greycoat Stores in Victoria, London. Located at 10 Greycoat Place, the approved plans will see the former Victorian warehouse building repositioned to deliver 69,000 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
BAM appointed to fit-out HMRC scheme in Manchester Jul 22, 2021 BAM North West team has been appointed by HMRC to fit-out the new UK Government Hub at 3 New Bailey, which will become home for some 2,000 staff during next year. BAM’s CAT B fit-out of the seven-storey state-of-the-art regional centre totals 20,500m2, and spans across all seven floors including the building’s roof. With a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Resident Hotels secures new hotel development in Edinburgh Jul 22, 2021 Resident Hotels secures The Resident Edinburgh Mactaggart Family & Partners (“MF&P”) has exchanged contracts to purchase the latest location and project for Resident Hotels, The Resident Edinburgh, which is due to open in 2024 after a full repositioning of the building. The 166-room property will take the group’s UK portfolio up to six hotels and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Willmott Dixon lands more work in Dorset with £7.8m hospital expansion Jul 22, 2021 Willmott Dixon is increasing its presence at Dorset Country Hospital with a £7.8m contract to remodel and expand the emergency department. Procured using the SCAPE framework, the new emergency department at the Dorchester hospital site will allow Dorset Country Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to accommodate a rise in patient numbers. The work involves two new […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Woods Hardwick announces new office in London Jul 22, 2021 Woods Hardwick, one of the UK’s leading multidisciplinary professional practices working in the built environment, has announced the opening of a new office in central London. This is set to strengthen the company’s UK coverage, together with existing offices in Bedford and Birmingham, supporting existing and new relationships with clients and project teams in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
54-week decision times for major housing applications ‘unacceptable’ say builders Jul 22, 2021 Latest annual planning performance statistics for 2020/21 showing a 17 week increase in the average decision time for major housing development to 54 weeks are unacceptable, according to home building body Homes for Scotland (HFS). The figure represents a +40 per cent rise on the previous year and is more than three times the statutory […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Regional REIT announces industrial portfolio disposal – 7.5% above valuation Jul 22, 2021 Regional REIT Limited, the UK regional office specialist, is today pleased to announce it has exchanged contracts with ARA Dunedin for the disposal of a significant industrial property portfolio for £45.0m. The completion is conditional upon the Purchaser having in place the required financing. This reflects a net initial yield of 6.75% to the Purchaser […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Barings appoints new Director of European Real Estate ESG Jul 22, 2021 Barings, one of the world’s largest diversified real estate investment managers, announces that it has appointed Kristina Arsenievich as Director, European Real Estate ESG, to lead and enhance its ESG programme across the equity and debt portfolios. Kristina brings over 10 years of experience in sustainability leadership and a strong track record of delivering impactful […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans given the go-ahead for Blackpool refurb project Jul 22, 2021 Plans have been given the go ahead for the refurbishment of Abingdon Street Market that will give the market a new lease of life and secure its long term future at the heart of Blackpool’s town centre. The approved Planning Application was submitted to Blackpool Council by Turley in May and the refurbishment will now […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
