Willmott Dixon appointed for Oldham town centre transformation Mar 8, 2022 Willmott Dixon’s town centre regeneration skills are being utilised by another local authority as Oldham Council appoints the company as the main contractor for the Spindles Town Square redevelopment. It follows similar transformation work Willmott Dixon is delivering in the North West in Rochdale and Stockport, and will see the company demolish the former TJ […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
What needs to change to ‘level up’ between development types and extend the flexibility that Class E gave to some sectors? Mar 8, 2022 In July 2020, partly in response to Covid-19 and its impact on the high street, the Government introduced a new Planning Use Class, Class E. This new use class encompasses commercial, business and service sectors and has brought about the repurposing of buildings on high streets and town centres. It responds to the shift in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Global and international investors back inaugural UKREiiF – with 200 investment firms signed up Mar 2, 2022 The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has so far secured almost 750 C-Suite and senior professionals representing major investors and funders to attend the event – representing more 200 investment firms. UKREiiF is a game-changing new event set to take place in Leeds between 17-19th May 2022 which brings together cities and regions […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bruntwood and L&G seek new partner for SciTech arm Mar 2, 2022 A new partner is being sought by Bruntwood and Legal & General for their sciences platform SciTech, it has been confirmed. An additional investor is set to be added to the 50:50 joint venture which currently has ten locations across England. It is understood that both Bruntwood and Legal & General are not seeking to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
GLP acquires Trafford Park 9-acre logistics site Mar 2, 2022 GLP has acquired a logistics site in Trafford Park in Manchester totalling nine acres. The site is currently occupied by Tenmat, a leading manufacturer of advanced materials and components who is subsequently relocating to a site in Irlam at the end of 2022, and has significant redevelopment potential. Cushman & Wakefield advised Tenmat on the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Stoford and Church Commissioners JV to develop 500,000sq ft of industrial space Mar 2, 2022 Leading commercial property developer, Stoford has announced a new site wide agreement with the Church Commissioners for England that will unlock future phases of development at a job creating industrial scheme in East Devon. The agreement paves the way for the development of an additional c.500,000 sq ft of industrial/logistics accommodation at Exeter Logistics Park, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University in JV to bring forward food and drink innovation hub Mar 2, 2022 A report to East Lothian Council last week approved the Joint Venture Structure between the local authority and Queen Margaret University that will take forward the delivery of the plans. The Court of the University also gave its go ahead for the joint venture. The first stage of the development, construction of the Food and Drink […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£7bn Tidal Lagoon project in Wales takes step forward Mar 2, 2022 A major new renewables energy generation project off the Welsh coast has the support of Denbighshire Councillors. Off the coast of Conwy and Denbighshire the scheme would involve a 19-mile barrage with underwater turbines changing able to change the tide. The scheme has been touted by a private sector company, who remain unnamed, but the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Industrials REIT secures planning for multi-let industrial scheme Mar 2, 2022 Industrials REIT, the UK multi-let industrial (“MLI”) property company, has secured planning approval for a 55,750 sq ft MLI scheme at its Old Mill Industrial Estate, in Bamber Bridge, Preston. Acquired in 2018, Industrials REIT will transform the existing estate by redeveloping an old industrial building and utilising some vacant land. The 44 new light […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Free to enter UKREiiF Awards submission date extended until the 18th March Mar 2, 2022 Due to the high demand of individuals, businesses and regions submitting nominations for the UKREiiF Awards, an announcement has been made that the deadline for submitting awards has been extended. The UKREiiF Awards will celebrate individuals, projects and companies from across the UK – with the expert judging panel looking specifically for elements which feed […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
