Rochester Riverside’s Phase 3 Gets Go-Ahead Apr 28, 2020 Medway Council has given the green light to the latest phase of the £420m Rochester Riverside project. The scheme led by Countryside Properties – who’re speaking on our Virtual Housing & BTR Conference – and Hyde Housing is regenerating the area with a new mixed-use community with around 1,400 homes being built, alongside accompanying education […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New Homes Approved at Ebbsfleet Garden City Apr 28, 2020 Ebbsfleet Development Corporation has approved plans for a further 281 new homes in Ashmere – the second village to be developed in Whitecliffe. The plans – submitted by Countryside Properties and Clarion Housing – will see the creation of: [emaillocker id=”71749″] 281 new homes comprising of; 175 one and two bedroom apartments 106 houses 25% […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Planning Application Submitted for £260m Gateshead Quays Apr 27, 2020 Joint venture partners Ask Real Estate and Patrizia (Ask:Patrizia) have submitted a full planning application for the £260m Gateshead Quays scheme. The mixed-use development – which will include a 12,500 capacity arena – has been designed alongside world-renowned architect HOK. The development will also include an international conference and exhibition centre, a hotel and restaurants, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Everything Land & Property Developers Need to Know About VAT Apr 27, 2020 By Rob McCann, Director, The VAT People The complex nature of VAT and all of its intricacies mean that businesses very often misinterpret the rules, unwittingly flout regulations or miss out on opportunities for savings – and property developers are no exception. A shared lack of understanding regarding VAT among land and property developers runs […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Heritage Mill to be Converted to Affordable Homes Apr 27, 2020 Hillcrest Homes has recently announced plans to regenerate a former mill in Montrose into affordable homes – and Angus Council has given the green light for the plans to go ahead. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The firm – who’re speaking at our Scotland’s Housing & BTR Webinar – will transform the B-listed mill which has remained derelict […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
EDGE Reveals New London Bridge Project Apr 27, 2020 Developer Edge has revealed plans for an highly energy efficient and sustainable development at London Bridge. Titled EDGE London Bridge the scheme on St Thomas Street will see them turn a 26-storey tower into state-of-the-art commercial office space – whilst making it London’s most sustainable office tower. [emaillocker id=”71749″] EDGE – who’re speaking on our […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
How Will Coronavirus Change Retail Property? Apr 26, 2020 With the government-imposed lockdown due to Coronavirus passing its first month and no clear-cut end in sight, the situation for retailers who depend exclusively on in-person shoppers is highly precarious. Though the effects of this pandemic are being felt in every industry and every household, the retail and hospitality sectors are facing unique problems that […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
CEG Delivers £10m in Social Value at Kirkstall Forge Apr 24, 2020 Developer CEG has delivered more than £10m worth of social value through their skills and employment hub at Kirkstall Forge. The £400m scheme is one of a number CEG are working on across the city, and in 2017 they created the Forging Futures Campus which provides new skills and an employment initiative programme aimed at […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Birmingham’s New £570m Train Station Approved Apr 23, 2020 Birmingham City Council has today backed plans for HS2’s new station in the heart of the City. In total three planning applications for the £571m station and other surrounding areas were put forward to the planning committee during a ‘virtual’ meeting – and all were approved with WSP and Grimshaw Architects working heavily on the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
First Base Submits Application For £175m Scheme Apr 23, 2020 Developer First Base has submitted plans to Bristol City Council for a new £175m project – their first entry into the regional marketplace. Known for their expertise within mixed-use schemes the firm – who’re speaking on our Bristol Developments Webinar – are planning to develop: [emaillocker id=”71749″] 166 new homes 200,000 sq ft of commercial […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more