HS2’s London Super-Hub Moves Step Closer Feb 20, 2020 The new super-hub at Old Oak & Park Royal where Crossrail and HS2 will connect has today moved a step forward – as new designs have been released. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The Old Oak Common station in West London is set to be a major interchange which could be used by 250,000 commuters on a daily […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Housing Framework worth £620m announced for Camden Feb 14, 2020 Camden council has informed companies of a £620m property works framework in the Inner London borough. The borough will be revealing opportunities at our upcoming London Property Club event. There are opportunities for contractors on a variety of property and construction work such as building improvements, repairs and maintenance, mechanical and eletrical work, fire safety […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
HS2 Given Government Go-Ahead Feb 10, 2020 The Government will tomorrow announce that High Speed 2 (HS2) will be built in full – as Boris Johnson PM announces a raft of infrastructure investments. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The line connecting London and Birmingham is already underway, and although the second phase of delivery which will connect the line to Manchester and Leeds via the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Heathrow Still Aiming For 2028-29 Expansion Opening Feb 10, 2020 Heathrow Airports’ ambitious £14bn expansion plans for a third runway are still on-track with the Airport aiming for completion by 2028-29, and they’ve now announced an eight-week consultation to run this summer. Bosses have confirmed their desire to open the airport’s third runway before 2030 – a project which could unleash a major economic boost […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Mixed-use scheme in Camden Town gets planning approval Jan 30, 2020 W Real Estate has secured a resolution to grant planning permission for a mixed-use scheme at St Pancras Commercial Centre at Pratt Street in Camden Town. The scheme will include the re-provision of the existing light industrial space, alongside 175,451 sq ft of new office and retail space and 33 residential units. W Real estate […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Government Pledges £2.7bn for six new hospitals by 2025 Jan 27, 2020 “The recent announcements around a £2.7bn funding program for six new hospitals by 2025 and 38 other hospitals to get a refresh by 2030” was raised by Adrian Powell, Head of Property Development of NHS Property Service at our recent Healthcare Property and Development Conference. This investment pledge comes off the back of a period […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
The GLA’s Ambitious Plan to Tackle London Housing Woes Jan 27, 2020 The London Housing Strategy, drafted by the Mayor of London and formally adopted by the Greater London Authority (GLA) in May 2018, seeks to take a number of different approaches to improve and increase the amount of housing available for residents in London, aiming to deliver 52,000 new homes a year. Megan Life, Senior Programme […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Westminster a “Very Active” Location for Property Development Jan 27, 2020 The London Borough of Westminster has the largest planning department in the country, processing 10,000 planning applications yearly, our London Property Club has heard. Massive developments are going up in the region and Deirdra Armsby, Director of Place Shaping and Town Planning at the Council, described this as “a really major regeneration” and described Westminster […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
The £1bn Olympia London Investment – Restoring its Glory Jan 27, 2020 Olympia is an icon of West London, a major exhibition centre which opened its doors in 1886 and has played host to a raft of world class events ever since. Yoo Capital is leading a consortium of investors who are investing in the site to deliver a £1bn transformation project. Lloyd Lee, Development Director for […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Canary Wharf Group Announce 1st BTR Scheme Dec 31, 2019 Property giant Canary Wharf Group have launched their first event build-to-rent scheme – using their recently announced built-to-rent arm Vertus to bring a 37-storey scheme to fruition. The development will take place within Canary Wharf’s new district named Wood Wharf and it’ll feature: 327 flats over 37-storeys [emaillocker id=”71749″] Range of studios to 3-bed apartments […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
