Greater Manchester and Liverpool regional leaders unite to champion Levelling Up opportunities at UKREiiF Feb 16, 2022 UKREiiF is a new annual event that will connect people, places and businesses in order to accelerate the levelling up agenda and unlock sustainable, inclusive and transformational investment Conference speakers include a host of senior figures from national and local government, as well as leading developers and investors Awards to celebrate pioneers in the ESG […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Largest ever real estate deal at £17.5bn sees Blackstone recapitalise Mileway Feb 16, 2022 Blackstone (NYSE: BX), announced that existing investors in Mileway, its 14.7 million square meter pan-European last mile logistics company, have agreed to recapitalise the company for €21 billion alongside Blackstone’s Core+ strategy, and to hold the business for the long term. The recapitalisation remains subject to a “go-shop” process which will commence immediately. Over the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Virgin Media O2 commits to £10bn investment into digital infrastructure Feb 16, 2022 Virgin Media O2 has revealed that its 5G network has now hit two thirds of the capital, giving London the largest 5G footprint within the group. The telecoms giant has committed to investing at least £10bn in the UK, and has delivered 5G to more than 2,000 sites across the country last year. It has […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cassidy Group bring forward latest PBSA project Feb 16, 2022 New plans have emerged from developer Cassidy for a new student accommodation scheme in the Lenton area of Nottingham. The development, designed by Maber, would sit close to the University of Nottingham’s Jubilee Campus at 2a Triumph Road. The site currently include a terrace of single storey retail units which front onto Triumph Road, occupied […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
IM Properties reveals 140-acre business park development plans Feb 16, 2022 A business park developer has revealed that it wants to build on a 140 acre greenfield site in the west Leicestershire. IM Properties wants to build on land north of the village of Groby, next to the junction of the A50 and A46. The same developer is currently building a 3 million sq ft global parts […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Empiric Student Property acquires Bristol PBSA asset in Bristol for £19m Feb 16, 2022 Empiric Student Property plc (ticker: ESP), the owner and operator of premium student accommodation across the UK, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the freehold of a new 92-bed purpose-built studio asset in a prime location in Bristol city centre from McLaren Property for £19.0 million. The purchase price is being funded from […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans for game-changing science innovation and research centre on the Isle of Man Feb 16, 2022 Leading regeneration and clean energy specialist Peel NRE, has announced ambitious proposals for a science innovation and research centre (SIRC), sustainable energy park and medicinal cannabis facility on land at Cooil Road, Braddan, Isle of Man. The proposals which follow a recent change in the legislation of cannabis production and exportation on the Isle of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
HS2 reveals new landscape plans for Burton Green Tunnel and Kenilworth Greenway in Warwickshire Feb 16, 2022 HS2 has revealed new designs for the green tunnel at Burton Green and Kenilworth Greenway in Warwickshire, with enhanced environmental features including extensive tree planting, new footpaths and better connections to local woods. Since receiving community feedback in November 2019, HS2’s contractor Balfour Beatty VINCI has been working with the local authorities to develop the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Rendall and Rittner appoints new Head of Marketing and Comms Feb 16, 2022 Leading managing agent Rendall & Rittner has appointed Guy Lambert as Head of Marketing and Communications. This is a new position at Rendall & Rittner and will be key to ensuring sustained business growth and the successful implementation of the company’s market leading new property management platform. Guy comes with extensive experience in Marketing and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
DTZ Investors to spend £3m on Grade-2 build refurb Feb 16, 2022 A stunning £3 million refurbishment of the iconic Grade 2-listed Electric Press building in Leeds has been approved by Leeds City Council. The spectacular transformation of the building, located in the heart of the city’s Civic Quarter, will provide 17,200 sq ft of prime Grade A office space. Work will start on site in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
