LCP acquires thriving Kidderminster shopping park Jul 14, 2023 National commercial property and investment company LCP, part of M Core, has acquired a busy edge-of-town retail park in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Weavers Wharf is a 220,000 sq ft retail park, just a few minutes’ walk from Kidderminster town centre, with anchor tenants Marks & Spencer, Next and TK Maxx, Café Nero, Boots, Sport Direct, McDonalds […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Unite Group – Trading Update Jul 14, 2023 Unite Students, the UK’s leading owner, manager and developer of student accommodation, today announces an update on current trading and quarterly property valuations for the Unite UK Student Accommodation Fund (‘USAF’) and the London Student Accommodation Joint Venture (‘LSAV’) as at 30 June 2023. Richard Smith, Unite Students Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Reservations for the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Avant Homes North East appoints finance director to further enable ongoing expansion Jul 14, 2023 Sunderland-based Avant Homes North East has strengthened its finance team with the appointment of a finance director to further enable the housebuilder’s regional expansion. Michael Lynch, who joins from Dandara, has more than 30 years’ experience in accountancy within the housebuilding, manufacturing and automotive sectors. In his new role, he is responsible for Avant Homes […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£1.175m deal sees MCM Group secure industrial investment Jul 14, 2023 A Gateshead-based property company has acquired two industrial units in a sale and leaseback deal with a North Tyneside electronics manufacturer. In a £1.175m deal, MCM Group has acquired Units 1 & 2 Neptune Court on Orion Business Park from Parmley Technologies and leased them back to the company by way of a 10-year agreement. The deal releases […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
British Land unveils plans to transform London’s Euston Tower into a life sciences and innovation hub Jul 14, 2023 Leading property company British Land has unveiled plans to redevelop Euston Tower through an innovative combination of retention, re-use and an ultra-low carbon new structure. The plans would transform the building into a pioneering, modern, net zero workspace for cutting-edge businesses of all sizes, including new world-class, lab-enabled spaces at the heart of London’s Knowledge […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
CUBE initiative shows UK office market could be saving 3 million tonnes of carbon annually Jul 11, 2023 Over a year ago, the UK’s first initiative to use gamification to tackle energy wastage in commercial buildings and improve landlord and occupier engagement was launched. They celebrated the impact of its first year, which showed CO2 savings of 6,087 tonnes, equivalent to ~£8 million. Here are the highlights: Using an innovative approach to bring […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UKREiiF tops social value charts, generating £2.25M in social impact Jul 10, 2023 The UK’s largest built environment and real estate investment event generated more than £2.25 million in social value, according to economists at social value consultancy Loop. The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) made a return to central Leeds for a second year this May, doubling in size from its inaugural outing. The three-day […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Huge step forward for transformation of town centre as development partner announced Jul 10, 2023 A major milestone has been reached in the ongoing transformation of Oldham town centre, with the announcement of the council’s new development partner today (Friday 7 July). The ground-breaking new partnership with nationwide placemaker Muse, will bring millions of pounds of investment to Oldham, as well as creating new jobs and opportunities for local people, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£350m Blackpool Talbot Gateway regeneration progresses with release of new retail units Jul 10, 2023 Over 5,000 sq ft of retail space has been released as part of Blackpool Council’s £350m Talbot Gateway development. The units sit at the ground level of the 144-bedroom Holiday Inn hotel and surround the new tram terminal. The development includes a new underpass connecting passengers from Blackpool North train station with the new tramway […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Coney Street Riverside backed by York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Jul 10, 2023 York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has publicly pledged its support to Helmsley Group’s Coney Street Riverside masterplan. The leading business support organisation, alongside its influential York & North Yorkshire Property Forum lobby group, have urged York City Council to approve the planning applications submitted by the York-based property specialist for the scheme. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
