IPSX appoints Roger Clarke as Group Chief Executive Jan 25, 2022 IPSX Group Limited (“IPSX Group), which, through its wholly owned subsidiary IPSX UK Limited (“IPSX UK”) operates the world’s first regulated securities exchange dedicated to commercial property and real assets – collectively IPSX – announces two new senior leadership appointments as it embarks on the next phase of its delivery and prepares for the increased […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Hines to launch new open-ended European real estate fund Jan 25, 2022 Hines, the international real estate firm, is set to launch Hines European Property Partners (HEPP), its new diversified, open-ended core-plus fund focused on key European markets. Jorge Duarte, who joins Hines from Barings, has been appointed as Fund Manager. HEPP will leverage Hines’ expertise and boots on the ground presence in 16 offices across Europe […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
AXA IM Alts appoints Rob Samuel as UK Head of Development Jan 25, 2022 AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments with c. €168 billion of assets under management[1], announces the appointment of Rob Samuel as UK Head of Development. Based in London, Rob will manage the full breadth of AXA IM Alts’ UK multi-sector development programme. Rob joins AXA IM Alts effective immediately and will report […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Global Director – Energy & Facilities @ CTEK Jan 25, 2022 The prospect of high-speed journeys adding extra capacity into the rail network, and helping to close the distances between towns and cities in the Midlands and North, took a giant leap forward today (24 January 2022) as the Bill for the Crewe–Manchester extension of the HS2 network was submitted to Parliament. The Bill sets out […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Growing the EV charging network Jan 25, 2022 The UK EV market is booming, with more electric cars registered in 2021 than in the previous five years combined, and with an estimated 1 million EVs and plug-in hybrids now driving on Britain’s roads.1 The roll-out of a robust EV charging infrastructure is vital to support this rapid EV growth and, as such, is […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Knight Frank: How the pandemic is transforming the role of the office Jan 25, 2022 The “black swan” event of Covid has revolutionised the way in which the traditional office is viewed, according to a brand-new report by global property consultancy Knight Frank. The UK Cities report, which is published today, expands on Knight Frank’s recent ground-breaking (Y)OUR SPACE report, suggesting that the past 20 pandemic-dominated months have led to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
SREF partners with IED to acquire £162m Romford retail warehouse and leisure scheme Jan 24, 2022 The Schroder UK Real Estate Fund (SREF) has announced it has partnered with Zurich Investment Foundation Immobilien Europa Direkt (‘IED’, a Schroders Capital managed, pan-European strategy) to acquire “The Brewery”, a prime supermarket anchored, retail warehouse and leisure scheme in Romford, Greater London for £162 million in a 50:50 joint venture. The Brewery comprises a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Tarmac announced as UKREiiF Net Zero Partner Jan 24, 2022 Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business, has been confirmed as a Net Zero Partner for the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum’s (UKREiiF) inaugural event. The company is sponsoring the high-profile industry event’s Net Zero Demonstration Theatre, which will showcase the best and latest products, technology, and innovation within […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Lambeth Pension Fund Announces 2040 Net Zero Target for £2bn fund Jan 24, 2022 At a meeting held on earlier this month, The Lambeth Pensions Committee voted unanimously to adopt a 2040 net zero target for the £1.9bn Lambeth Pension Fund. The Lambeth Fund continues to lead the way amongst local government pension funds in the fight against climate change, and over the past two years has worked to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Unbranded Finance funding unlocks Glasgow aparthotel scheme Jan 24, 2022 Unbranded Finance has kicked off 2022 by completing a £2.5 million bridging loan on behalf of Courie Investments Limited, secured against a prime Glasgow City Centre office building with planning permission for a 113-room aparthotel at 249 West George Street, on the corner of Blythswood Square. The 24-month loan will be used as a holding […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
