Queensberry announced as UKREiiF Main Stage Partner Jan 11, 2022 At the inaugural UKREiiF event in Leeds between 17-19 May 2022, Queensberry will take to the Main Stage as part of the UK High Streets panel. Urban Regeneration Specialist Queensberry has thrown its weight behind the inaugural UKREiiF event by sponsoring the Main Stage Session discussion around Reimagining UK High Streets. Queensberry’s Chief Executive Paul […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
HS2 to be powered by zero carbon energy from day one Jan 11, 2022 HS2 trains will be powered by zero carbon energy from day one of operation, offering a cleaner alternative to long distance car journeys and domestic flights, while supporting the government’s 2050 target to tackle climate change. This commitment will play a key part in HS2 Ltd’s aim to make the project net zero carbon from […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Rockwell Appoints Oliver Barrett as Land Director Jan 11, 2022 Leading mixed-use property developer, Rockwell has today announced the appointment of Oliver Barrett as Land Director. Oliver Barrett, who joins Rockwell having helped build the Amazon Real Estate Team, brings significant large-scale acquisitions experience and expertise to the company. Barrett had previously held the role of Head of Property at Lidl GB, where he oversaw a team of acquisitions and construction managers for store openings in London and spearheaded the planning team on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Burrington Estates signals continue growth with strong 2021 Jan 11, 2022 The continued strength of the South West property market and the launch of a new division in Central England made 2021 a successful year for Burrington Estates. This puts the company in a robust position moving into 2022 with a wide range of new homes developments due to launch this year. The award-winning housebuilder, headquartered […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ashfield Land appoints Ben Holmes as Director in London Jan 11, 2022 Ben Holmes has joined Ashfield Land as a Director and head of the London office. With a remit to pursue development and investment opportunities nationwide, Ben will have specific responsibility for Ashfield Land’s projects in London and the South East. He is tasked with identifying and converting on residential, commercial and mixed-use investment and development […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Construction on track at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park Community Stadium Jan 11, 2022 Eleven months on from the socially-distanced ground-breaking ceremony, the final piece of roof cladding has been lifted into place at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park’s Community Stadium, marking the completion of this current phase of works. Featuring a three-storey, covered grandstand with initial seating for 758 spectators and total capacity for up to 3,900, alongside 23,000 sq […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
What is the potential of Freeports to support Build Back Better and Leveling Up? Jan 10, 2022 So what are Freeports? Freeports are areas with different economic regulations which are based in and for up to 45km around an air, rail or seaport. This includes such things as tax breaks on investment, business rates relief, tariff-free imports and more. Use of so-called “Special Economic Zones “ is not a new concept to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Crest Nicholson acquires land for over 2,200 homes in key sites across the country Jan 10, 2022 Award-winning housebuilder, Crest Nicholson, has recently acquired over 2,200 plots, with a Gross Development Value in excess of £725 million. The five successful acquisitions are all in strong locations across the Group’s operating geographies and underpin the company’s growth strategy to deliver annually over 3,000 new home completions by 2024. The acquisitions include sites in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Panattoni submits plans for its biggest ever speculative UK shed Jan 10, 2022 Panattoni has submitted a reserved matters planning application to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council for a 715,000ft2 speculative development, Panattoni Park Rotherham, consisting of the 630,000ft2 facility and a smaller 85,000ft2 facility by Junction 1 of the M18 motorway at Rotherham. Dan Burn, Development Director for the North West and Yorkshire at Panattoni said: “We look […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
BentallGreenOak and Equation Properties swoop for logistics development site Jan 10, 2022 Development land at Horizon 29 in Derbyshire has been sold in a deal worth almost £40m. Almcor and St. Francis Group, through their joint venture Bolsover Land Limited (BLL) vehicle, have sold the 80-acre site at Horizon 29 to BentallGreenOak and Equation Properties. BGO and Equation will develop up to 1.2 million sq ft at […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
