London commuting patterns will flip, Chief Executive predicts Apr 17, 2019 London’s commuting patterns will change as the lines between where people live and work increasingly blur, Croydon’s Chief Executive has predicted, which will have implications for single use developments, like residential blocks. Jo Negrini told delegates: “Cities change, and we know people will use them very differently in the future. The premise that people come […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Brexit boon for domestic property investors Apr 17, 2019 Domestic property investors have been able to land cut price assets following the withdrawal of overseas competitors from the UK during the run up to Brexit according to Legal and General Investment Management’s Head of Real Assets. Speaking at our event in London Bill Hughes said that uncertainty surrounding the UK’s withdrawal had created opportunities […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Weston Group invests £20m to create new £40m HQ & serviced office complex as part of ongoing expansion Apr 10, 2019 Leading volume housebuilder Weston Group is investing £20 million in order to build a new circa £40 million (GDV) expanded headquarters and serviced office complex in Stansted which, once complete in 2021, will provide 95,000 sqft of Grade-A office space in two twin buildings. The multi-million project is the result of Weston Group’s ongoing expansion, […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
New strategy aims to increase supply of housing that’s affordable to live in… Apr 5, 2019 A new strategy to tackle South Cambridgeshire’s housing challenges has been approved by the District Council – with an emphasis on providing homes that are affordable for local workers to live in. The Council’s Cabinet yesterday (Wednesday 3 April) approved the Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy. This is a joined-up document with Cambridge City Council that […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Acorn Property Group completes on land for 55 unit residential scheme in Wedmore, Somerset Apr 4, 2019 Acorn Property Group’s Bristol office has completed on the purchase of a 5.5 acre site in the exclusive village of Wedmore, Somerset, where it has been granted full planning consent for a fifty-five unit residential scheme. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The £20m Cross Farm development, designed by Barton Willmore, and in partnership with Wedmore Parish Council, will feature 1 […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Exclusive Q&A: Sustainability and growth within the Thames Estuary corridor Mar 28, 2019 Ahead of the Thames Estuary Development Conference next week, we hear exclusively from Anusha Shah, Chair of the Thames Estuary Partnership, on their role in the Thames 2050 Vision… Your vision is to make the Thames the most sustainably managed estuary in the world. Tell us a little about the Thames Estuary Partnership and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Contractor appointed for global software company’s new HQ Mar 26, 2019 Stoford Developments has appointed the main contractor for the new £26.7m headquarters for a world-class communications software company in London. McLaren Construction will build the 66,000 sq ft office building for Metaswitch on a one-acre site in Genotin Road, Enfield, North London, on behalf of the leading property developer. Work is expected to start on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive; development and investment opportunities in Barking & Dagenham Mar 23, 2019 The Thames Estuary Corridor offers a unique opportunity – and the global river is set to support unprecedented growth over the coming years, generating an additional £190bn GVA and 1.3m new jobs by 2050. It’s set to see regions transformed, and one of those is the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Ahead of their […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
London Luton Airport set for expansion Feb 27, 2019 Council owned London Luton Airport have revealed plans to expand the airport – delivering a second terminal. The plans, which would increase passenger numbers from 18m to 32m per annum, will be a focus of the Airport Cities Development Conference – where the Airport are set to speak. The announcement comes as the airport continues […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Pagabo and Built Environment Networking announce new partnership Feb 23, 2019 Pagabo and Built Environment Networking – the UK’s leading provider of construction and networking events – are pleased to announce their new partnership which will allow Pagabo to continue connecting valued clients to the very best the construction industry offers – Simply Better Procurement. Pagabo support public sector organisations across the UK by providing a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
