Invest in Nottingham grows team to assist in investment projects Jan 19, 2022 2022 marks an exciting year for the Invest in Nottingham team. The team have announced a key new hire, Raj Birring, to assist in its inward investment projects. Raj will be working alongside James Mann and Nicolle Ndiweni, and the rest of the team, to promote Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, to support businesses moving to the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Investec’s student beds commitment passes £800m Apr 12, 2021 Leading asset managers Investec has furthered strengthened its position in the purpose-built student accommodation sector (PBSA) by financing a joint venture deal to build four properties in the UK. Since 2015, Investec has committed more than £820m of finance, funding a mix of domestic and international borrowers and the development of 19,500 beds across 53 […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
JR Capital and Chancerygate £150m urban logistics fund acquires 55,780 sq ft Northampton portfolio Apr 25, 2023 A portfolio of seven fully-let units totalling 55,780 sq ft on Crow Lane Industrial Park in Northampton has been acquired by a £150m multi-let urban logistics investment fund. Managed by property investment company JR Capital and asset manager Chancerygate, the fund has acquired the industrial estate from asset management company Columbia Threadneedle Investments. All values […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Leicestershire County Cricket Club Announce Major Redevelopment Plans Mar 8, 2023 Leicestershire County Cricket Club has entered into consultation with developers, stakeholders and the community after announcing intentions for a £60m redevelopment of Uptonsteel County Ground. The club has been working extensively with architects, research consultants and financial bodies to produce design specifications that have the scope to transform the existing stadium and create new facilities […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Lincolnshire Co-op and Wykeland Group announce Waterside Shopping Centre acquisition Jun 2, 2023 Lincolnshire Co-op and Wykeland Group are delighted to announce the acquisition of Waterside Shopping Centre in Lincoln. The two organisations have come together in a 50/50 partnership to secure the prime retail and leisure destination in the heart of Lincoln city centre. The 130,000 sq ft Waterside scheme is 95% let with an impressive line-up of leading retailers including H&M, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
LondonMetric acquires two urban logistic assets for £29m Apr 28, 2022 LondonMetric Property Plc (“LondonMetric”) announces the acquisition of two urban logistics properties for £28.8 million, in separate transactions, reflecting an anticipated blended yield of 4.5% and a reversionary yield of 5.0%. The properties are expected to generate a rent of £1.4 million p.a. and comprise: a 125,000 sq ft urban logistics forward fund development at […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
LondonMetric reinvests in Milton Keynes warehouses Mar 16, 2021 Logistics specialist LondonMetric has bought two warehouses in Milton Keynes for £31.2m. The two properties have been acquired in separate transactions and comprise a 66,000 sqft unit, which is let to TalkTalk as a data centre and has been acquired for £23.9m, and a 42,000 sqft urban logistics warehouse which is three miles from the […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Maersk to establish new centre of excellence at SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway Apr 4, 2023 SEGRO has completed a pre-let deal with Maersk, which will see the Danish shipping and logistics company establish a new centre of excellence at SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway (SLPEMG). Maersk will occupy a new 685,000 sq ft warehouse, designed specifically for them, which will complete in June 2023. In alignment with SEGRO’s net-zero […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
MAYORAL ELECTION IN FOCUS: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CA Apr 20, 2021 On May 6 a number of Combined Authority Mayoral elections will take place and, as part of a special series of events, we invited candidates from each one one to explain what their ambitions and visions are in terms of regeneration moving forward? Below are the responses from those standing for Mayor in the Cambridgeshire […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
New UK ‘Space City’ cluster launched in Leicester Mar 17, 2023 A new ‘Space City Leicester’ cluster has been launched in Leicester that will create one of the largest and most connected Enterprise Zones for space-related activities in the UK. Space City Leicester represents up to £233 million of investment in new and planned facilities on the former Pioneer Park development to the north of Leicester […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New UK ‘Space City’ cluster launched in Leicester Mar 15, 2023 A new ‘Space City Leicester’ cluster has been launched in Leicester that will create one of the largest and most connected Enterprise Zones for space-related activities in the UK. Space City Leicester represents up to £233 million of investment in new and planned facilities on the former Pioneer Park development to the north of Leicester […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
NFU Mutual desposes industrial portfolio to Barings in £234m deal Aug 19, 2022 NFU Mutual has agreed to dispose of 8 logistics assets in a £234m deal with Barings. In total it covers 1,477,431 sq ft of space – with assets in the Midlands, South West, South East and North West. Fully let, the tenant base is diversified, with the likes of e-commerce, manufacturing and freight brands taking […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
