SP Energy Networks launch £3.2bn investment plan Jul 5, 2021 SP Energy Networks has launched a draft of its £3bn-plus investment roadmap to increase capacity to meet UK’s net zero ambitions. The £3.2bn RIIO-ED2 business plan draft details the networks’ proposed upgrades in anticipation of increased demand from over 670,000 electric vehicles and 370,000 domestic heat pumps, expected to come online in the next decade […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Hull and the Humber to exhibit at UKREiiF Jul 5, 2021 UKREiiF – the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum – whose Advisory Group is Chaired by Lord Kerslake, brings together the public and private sectors to support the ambition for the UK to Build Back Better. The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum, better known as UKREiiF, has secured Hull and the Humber […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Sypro expands team with dedicated leads for risk management solution Jul 4, 2021 Leading management and compliance software company Sypro has seen recent demand for its Total Risk Manager (TRM) solution rise to levels that require internal expansion. In response, the Hull-headquartered business has appointed dedicated sales leads, including new head of sales Josh Mitchell. TRM is a comprehensive suite of risk management modules designed to help organisations […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Foot Anstey Q&A: Opportunities in the commercial space sector Jul 4, 2021 The UK is aiming to be heavily involved in the ever-growing space sector – and we’ve been speaking to Foot Anstey’s Legal Director John Catchpole following their involvement in our recent virtual event on the topic… Q. Foot Anstey is one of the UK’s fastest growing law firms and has a significant national presence, what […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
CPC delivers latest UK life sciences building in Oxford Jul 4, 2021 Project managers, CPC Project Services, have overseen the delivery of the final phase of the University of Oxford’s BioChemistry building, a department at the cutting edge of life sciences in the UK. The £74m development comprises 13,500 sq. m of science & education space over four above-ground levels and two basement levels. The complex design […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Sustainable repurposing is a win win for Government, developers and consumers Jul 4, 2021 One of the country’s most innovative commercial property companies is calling on the government to radically rethink how underused retail units in struggling town centres can be transformed into homes. Sebastian Macdonald-Hall, director of Evolve Estates, part of the LCP group of managed companies, said the government should be more interventionist and help to bridge […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Australian bank Macquarie launches £1bn UK investment business Jun 30, 2021 Australian bank Macquarie is betting on the UK rental housing market with the creation of its new business that is planning to invest over £1bn, according to reports. The bank’s asset management arm is eyeing London to buy, develop and operate multi-family housing complexes, as well as other cities across the country, it said in a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government plans £15bn green savings bond to drive forward the green revolution Jun 30, 2021 It has been reported that Rishi Sunak is set to announce plans for £15bn green savings bonds, allowing people to invest in renewable energy projects such as wind and solar power. Two tranches of green bonds are expected to be issued in 2021-22, with the first tranche expected to be worth about £7bn and will […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Urban Logistics looks to raise £108m as firm eyes expansion Jun 30, 2021 Retail investors will have the opportunity to take part in a share placing in the booming UK warehouse sector, through a fundraising by Urban Logistics. The landlord, which counts Amazon and a number of third-party logistics firms among its tenant base, has seen high demand for space during the pandemic, as many businesses reacted to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£60m investment at New Victoria as Muse and Morgan Capital sign landmark deal Jun 30, 2021 Leading urban regenerator, Muse Developments and Morgan Capital have signed a major deal to bring forward the second and final phase of development at New Victoria – the £190m gateway scheme in the heart of Manchester city centre. This phase will see a 150,000 sq ft Grade A, eight-storey office building delivered, with the ambition […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more