Atrium Raises €350m To Support Residential For Rent Investment Programme Apr 28, 2021 Atrium European Real Estate Limited, a leading owner, operator and redeveloper of shopping centres and retail real estate in Central Europe, announces that it has priced a €350 million inaugural green hybrid bond under its EMTN Programme. The programme attracted strong demand with an orderbook of €1.2 billion and were placed with a broad range […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Stonewater secures £100m to bring forward 6,000 homes Apr 28, 2021 Stonewater has secured £100m in new funding following a restructure to maximise capacity to deliver its planned 6,000 affordable homes over the next 4 years. The 33,000-home housing provider has borrowed £75m from SMBC and £25m from existing lender, Nationwide. The funding from new partner SMBC, is linked to sustainability performance so a lower interest […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government announces ‘Investment Council’ to maximise UK’s investment offer Apr 28, 2021 Minister for Investment Gerry Grimstone has announced the creation of an Investment Council to act as an advisory body to the UK Government on foreign investment, to improve and enhance the UK’s business environment for foreign investors. Made up of private sector senior leaders from around the globe in a variety of industries – from technology and energy […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
State Street Corporation announce senior appointment Apr 28, 2021 State Street Corporation, one of the world’s leading providers of financial services with $40.3 trillion in assets under custody/administration, has announced that it has appointed Aman Thind to executive vice president and global chief architect. In this role Thind will report to Brian Franz, global chief information officer. Thind is responsible for designing the strategy […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Later life living developer invests £10m into Solihull site Apr 28, 2021 Later life living developer Pegasus has agreed the acquisition of a 1.4-acre site, which includes the Old St Alphege Rectory with Church of England Birmingham with plans to create 54 later living apartments in a prime location in Solihull which is valued at £10m. Pegasus, part of Lifestory, is delighted to announce the purchase, subject […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
IR35, Employment Status and Rules & Regulations Apr 28, 2021 On 06 April 2021, delayed a year due to Covid 19, the Off-Payroll Working rules (IR35) changed, rules designed to help HMRC assess whether a contractor is a genuine contractor rather than a ‘disguised’ employee. Contractors who work through their limited company enjoy a level of tax efficiency; they don’t usually get employee benefits (like […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Anchor Hanover Appoints Hill For £20m Later Living Project Apr 27, 2021 Anchor Hanover, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life, with newly appointed build partner Hill, have started construction in Chelmsford to create 82 new homes for over 65s. The new development is part of the organisations ambitious vision to provide 3,200 homes for older people across the UK […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Willmott Dixon to Deliver a Further 382 Homes in Barking Estate Transformation Apr 27, 2021 Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Be First to deliver the next segments for Phase 2 in the regeneration of Gascoigne estate’s east side in Barking. Known as ‘E2’, ‘F1’ and ‘F2’, the combined development is worth £135 million and will create 382 new homes, including 57% affordable, as well as providing public realm open […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Landmark Deal For Spring And Sequence Land & New Homes Apr 27, 2021 In a landmark deal, residential home buying service Spring has signed a national partnership agreement with national estate agency network Sequence’s Land & New Homes business to offer fully-funded part exchange and home buying services across the UK. Sequence Land & New Homes can now offer Spring’s guaranteed home buying service to its customers to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Helical Builds On Sustainability Strategy By Launching “Designing for Net Zero” Guide Apr 27, 2021 As part of Helical’s continued focus on sustainability, it is pleased to announce the launch of ‘Designing for Net Zero’, a guide to aid the Company’s professional teams as they collaborate on development projects and aim to meet Helical’s ambitions as it transitions to a low carbon business. The guide covers the entire development process […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more