Waterman strengthens Climate Resilience team Oct 18, 2021 Waterman has announced the appointment of environmental management and climate resilience expert, Dave Allen, who will take a leading role in the continued growth of the company’s corporate service offerings in due diligence, responsible investment and climate resilience. Dave brings 20 years’ experience in delivering due diligence projects, carbon management and emission reduction plans, EHS […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Brand new futureproofing industry qualifications launched by Pagabo and Proqual Oct 15, 2021 A CROSS-INDUSTRY initiative has developed a brand-new set of qualifications for the construction industry, focussed on futureproofing and prepping for the changes that digital transformation will bring to the sector. The Future of Construction initiative is led by national framework provider Pagabo and made up of representatives from across the wider construction industry, who collaborate […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
C-Probe: Innovation, Sustainability and the Decarbonisation of Buildings Oct 12, 2021 The critically important COP26 Conference is quickly approaching, alongside long-term sustainability goals set by the UK government to be achieved by 2050. It is evident that the outcomes of these will be that innovation and sustainability should be key areas of focus in modern construction, particularly as the sector focuses their efforts into decarbonisation of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Carlyle and ARA Dunedin JV acquire 11 logistics assets from Moorfield Oct 12, 2021 Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and ARA Dunedin today announced that their joint venture, established in March 2021, has acquired a portfolio of logistics assets in the UK from Moorfield Real Estate Fund IV for £102 million. The portfolio comprises 11 distribution logistics assets which total 1 million sq ft in lettable area. Strategically […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government allocates council’s with £58m funding to unlock brownfield land Oct 12, 2021 The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) announced almost £57.8 million from the £75 million Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF) has been allocated to 53 councils for new homes to be built on underused and derelict land. The funding will boost local areas by transforming unloved and disused sites into vibrant communities for […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Lloyds Banking Group eyes £100bn pension and investment arm Oct 12, 2021 The group director of insurance and wealth at Lloyds Banking Group said the company wants to grow its personal pensions and investment arm to more than £100bn ($137bn, €117bn). Antonio Lorenzo, who is also chief executive of Scottish Widows, told the Mail on Sunday that the bank plans to take on Hargreaves Lansdown and wants to build […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
AIPUT doubles down on investment with acquisition of the Fleming Business Centre in the heart of the Gatwick airport ecosystem Oct 12, 2021 AIPUT (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) managed by abrdn, has completed the freehold acquisition of the multi-let Fleming Business Centre, located in the heart of Manor Royal, Crawley, to the south of Gatwick Airport. The freehold site (4.5 acres) was acquired from Lothbury Investment Management for £22.4m at a yield of 4.2%. This latest acquisition […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Inox Property Group sells 157-acres to enable garden village project Oct 12, 2021 RoundShield has announced that it has recently supported its borrower, Inox Property Group, in the sale of 157 acres of land to Cornwall Council to facilitate the development of around 1,550 homes as part of the proposed Langarth Garden Village in Truro. The development, which is in the process of securing detailed planning approval, is […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Investec Real Estate private client team take total commitments past £1bn Oct 12, 2021 Investec Real Estate, a leading provider of residential and commercial finance to corporate, institutional and private clients, announces that its private client lending team has provided of over £225 million of finance, across 25 loans, since 1 April 2021. It takes the total committed loan facilities past £1 billion. The strong performance, which alongside the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
United Trust Bank provides £10m regeneration Oct 12, 2021 United Trust Bank (UTB) have provided a £10 million investment into Yellow Brick Estates new Kensal Views development. The development facility has been announced as construction at Kensal Views is underway, with practical completion of the scheme set for late Q3 2022. The development is located on Goodhall Street in the heart of the Kensal Green regeneration area. Kensal Views is set to provide […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
