Panattoni and L&G commit to bring forward net carbon zero warehouses May 27, 2021 Panattoni and Legal & General’s Industrial Property Investment Fund (IPIF) have announced the purchase of land in Basingstoke, Panattoni’s second M3 corridor development programme in just under a month. The 11-acre site will accommodate three net carbon zero warehouses of 40,209 sq ft, 77,548 sq ft and 96,302 sq ft. The Park is located within […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Fusion21 announces launch of £120m consultants framework May 27, 2021 Procurement consultancy and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the launch of its national Consultants Framework worth up to £120 million over a four-year period and is now inviting bids from interested consultants. This is the fifth iteration of Fusion21’s successful Consultants Framework and is expecting to support over 100 projects each year. Open to all […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
PCH strikes multi-million-pound funding deal with NatWest May 27, 2021 Plymouth’s largest social housing landlord, Plymouth Community Homes (PCH), will drive forward plans to build approximately 1,000 new affordable homes by 2026 after securing eight-figure funding from NatWest. PCH will use the £65 million funding package to grow its existing portfolio of more than 16,000 homes. The majority of the new homes will be let […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Muse and Poplar HARCA get the nod for 51% affordable housing scheme May 27, 2021 Muse Developments, one of the UK’s best at repurposing town and city centres, and leading housing provider, Poplar HARCA, have gained approval from London Borough of Tower Hamlets development committee, to bring forward 274 homes, with a 51% affordable housing provision at Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow. The approved plans, designed by Regeneration Masterplan Architects (RMA), […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Swedish giant Heimstaden Bostad enters UK market with Midlands deal May 27, 2021 A joint venture between Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital has announced the forward funding of the Soho Wharf regeneration scheme in Birmingham to a Swedish residential giant for £160m. Heimstaden Bostad is one of the largest real estate companies in the Nordics with more than 114,000 homes under management at a value of more […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New plans submitted for major redevelopment by Millwall FC’s The Den May 27, 2021 Developers have submitted fresh plans for a housing development by Millwall stadium the Den that would see 3,500 new homes built in towers up to 44 storeys high. The “New Bermondsey” proposals would involve demolishing the industrial estate behind Surrey Canal Road for 600 new flats in three 31-storey blocks. Housebuilders Renewal would then build […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Further proposals for The Island Quarter in Nottingham revealed May 27, 2021 NEW images of the proposals for The Island Quarter have been released as part of an event to mark the progress of works on Canal Turn, the opening phase of the development. Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood, Nottingham City Council leader David Mellen, chief executive Mel Barrett, and other guests were shown around the 36-acre site by […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
First phase of Gloucester’s £85m Digital Quarter moves a step forward May 27, 2021 The Gloucester firm has been appointed by Gloucester City Council which is developing the £85 million digital quarter with partners Reef Group. The initial phase will see the creation of 19 apartments along with 5,000 sqm of retail space to be occupied by Tesco. E G Carter & Co Ltd will start construction work next […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
CBRE expands UK Logistics team with a flurry of new hires May 27, 2021 Global real estate advisor, CBRE, has today announced a flurry of appointments within its UK Logistics team. The appointments follow a huge growth period for the logistics sector, which saw record take-up figures in 2020, primarily driven by the rise in e-commerce and shifts in consumer shopping habits. Rachael Clarke from IM Properties will join […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New challenger bank GBB appoints Sue Hayes as CEO May 27, 2021 GBB, a new bank focused on lending to underserved regions of the UK, has announced the appointment of Sue Hayes as its CEO. GBB will be a dedicated lender to SME property developers in key underserved UK regions, with a focus on regional property developers, initially in the North East, and will support the levelling […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
