Less is More – ‘Keep it Simple’ is Key to Reducing a Building’s Whole-life Carbon Apr 29, 2020 Waterman’s sustainability experts have delved into building services’ strategies and how these can dramatically reduce the lifecycle embodied carbon of a commercial office development. Buildings need to be designed to be flexible and adaptable for generations to come rather than becoming obsolete and demolished once they can no longer perform their function. The operational energy […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Developer Helps Homes England Unlock Regeneration Sites Apr 28, 2020 Major developer Countryside Properties is set to work with Homes England – regenerating two sites to deliver more than 900 new homes. The first of those site is in Chatham in Kent, and the land sits within the Chatham History Dockyard Conservation Area. Totalling 2.7 hectares the land will be transformed into a mixed-use development. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
CERT Property and Heatley Developments Submit Planning Application Apr 28, 2020 CERT Property, Heatley Developments, Royal Canal Works, Manchester, Stretford, Trafford, Stretford Mall, Elevate Architects, Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Rochester Riverside’s Phase 3 Gets Go-Ahead Apr 28, 2020 Medway Council has given the green light to the latest phase of the £420m Rochester Riverside project. The scheme led by Countryside Properties – who’re speaking on our Virtual Housing & BTR Conference – and Hyde Housing is regenerating the area with a new mixed-use community with around 1,400 homes being built, alongside accompanying education […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New Homes Approved at Ebbsfleet Garden City Apr 28, 2020 Ebbsfleet Development Corporation has approved plans for a further 281 new homes in Ashmere – the second village to be developed in Whitecliffe. The plans – submitted by Countryside Properties and Clarion Housing – will see the creation of: [emaillocker id=”71749″] 281 new homes comprising of; 175 one and two bedroom apartments 106 houses 25% […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Planning Application Submitted for £260m Gateshead Quays Apr 27, 2020 Joint venture partners Ask Real Estate and Patrizia (Ask:Patrizia) have submitted a full planning application for the £260m Gateshead Quays scheme. The mixed-use development – which will include a 12,500 capacity arena – has been designed alongside world-renowned architect HOK. The development will also include an international conference and exhibition centre, a hotel and restaurants, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Everything Land & Property Developers Need to Know About VAT Apr 27, 2020 By Rob McCann, Director, The VAT People The complex nature of VAT and all of its intricacies mean that businesses very often misinterpret the rules, unwittingly flout regulations or miss out on opportunities for savings – and property developers are no exception. A shared lack of understanding regarding VAT among land and property developers runs […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Heritage Mill to be Converted to Affordable Homes Apr 27, 2020 Hillcrest Homes has recently announced plans to regenerate a former mill in Montrose into affordable homes – and Angus Council has given the green light for the plans to go ahead. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The firm – who’re speaking at our Scotland’s Housing & BTR Webinar – will transform the B-listed mill which has remained derelict […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
EDGE Reveals New London Bridge Project Apr 27, 2020 Developer Edge has revealed plans for an highly energy efficient and sustainable development at London Bridge. Titled EDGE London Bridge the scheme on St Thomas Street will see them turn a 26-storey tower into state-of-the-art commercial office space – whilst making it London’s most sustainable office tower. [emaillocker id=”71749″] EDGE – who’re speaking on our […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
How Will Coronavirus Change Retail Property? Apr 26, 2020 With the government-imposed lockdown due to Coronavirus passing its first month and no clear-cut end in sight, the situation for retailers who depend exclusively on in-person shoppers is highly precarious. Though the effects of this pandemic are being felt in every industry and every household, the retail and hospitality sectors are facing unique problems that […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
