New student accommodation approved for the Square Mile Feb 2, 2022 New student accommodation has been given the green light for the City of London’s Holborn Viaduct. The City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee resolved to approve the Dominvs Group plans by Stiff + Trevillion Architects and Jonathan Cook Landscape Architects for the site at 61-65 Holborn Viaduct, on the corner of Snow Hill. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New vision for Seven Sisters Jul 8, 2022 Plans to create a new high-quality town centre in Seven Sisters moved a step closer last night after Haringey Council agreed to acquire land held by property developer Grainger The Wards Corner site has long been identified by the council as it plays a crucial role in supporting the communities of Seven Sisters, including the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Newcore’s social infrastructure fund invests £27m in initial four assets Mar 25, 2022 Newcore Capital Management has acquired the maiden assets for its latest value-add, social infrastructure fund. The UK social infrastructure real estate manager said it has invested £27m (€31.4m) acquired the first four assets for Newcore Strategic Situations V LP, a fund seeking to raise £300m. Newcore said it has bought three educational properties in Surbiton, Blackheath and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
OakNorth Bank completes £9.8m loan to Eccleston Square Hotel Dec 21, 2022 OakNorth Bank has provided a £9.8m loan to boutique London hotel, Eccleston Square Hotel. The capital will be used to refinance existing debt and support the hotel’s future growth strategy. Previously known as Elizabeth Hotel, the five-storey, grade-II listed site was converted from a B&B in 2010, is managed by Olivia Byrne, and comprises of 39 double […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Octopus Investments backs £50m rollout of electric vehicle charging company Weev Jun 6, 2023 Octopus Investments (Octopus), part of Octopus Group, an investment company investing in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world, has today announced its investment into Weev, the electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator based in Northern Ireland. Octopus is backing Weev’s rollout plan with up to £50 million to address the shortage […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Once in a lifetime regeneration scheme unveiled at Canada Water Jun 1, 2022 Delivering up to 3,000 new net zero homes, office space for an estimated 20,000 workers and up to one million sq. ft. of leisure, cultural and education facilities, the 53-acre Canada Water masterplan is a once in a generation opportunity to reimagine a 21st century town centre for London. Located in the heart of London […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Opportunity London delegation sees all the capital’s 33 local authorities showcased at UKREiiF Apr 13, 2022 The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has secured Opportunity London as a partner for May’s inaugural conference in Leeds. UKREiiF is set to bring together thousands of delegates comprising of investors, funders and developers who are all looking for new opportunities across the UK – and the delegation from London’s 33 local […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Oxenwood and Graftongate secure planning consent for East London last-mile logistics development Dec 14, 2022 Oxenwood Real Estate, the UK and European real estate investment management firm, and Graftongate, the real estate developer, have secured planning consent to develop a last-mile logistics facility in Barking, east London. The consent from Barking and Dagenham Council will enable the build-to-suit development of a 59,000 sq ft facility, Power59, on a 2.2-acre site on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Oxenwood secures £63m development loan from Blackstone Jun 1, 2022 Oxenwood Real Estate, the UK and European real estate investment management firm, has secured a £63 million debt facility from Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies to fund two UK logistics developments.The three-year development loan has been secured on behalf of Oxenwood Logistics Fund 1 SLP, a discretionary fund managed by Oxenwood. The largest of the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Palace of Westminster restoration offers up £80m in surveyor contracts Mar 26, 2021 Almost £80m in surveyor contracts were made available this week as part of biggest heritage restoration project ever undertaken in the UK – the £4bn Palace of Westminster upgrade. Firms interested have until May 4th to stake their claim for a place on the framework, which has been structured with eight lots and contracts fixed […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Paloma Capital and Graftongate win approval for north London logistics scheme Feb 13, 2023 Private equity real estate investor, Paloma Capital and leading real estate developer, Graftongate, have gained planning consent for the speculative development of a new urban logistics scheme in north London. Urban Logistics Tottenham will deliver seven new Grade A industrial/warehouse units totalling c.65,000 sq ft on a 2.31-acre site at the corner of Brantwood Road […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
PATRIZIA gets green light for Camden Grade A office development Apr 8, 2022 PATRIZIA AG, a leading partner for global real assets, has secured planning permission from London’s Camden Council to convert the iconic hClub building into a state-of-the-art office in the heart of Covent Garden on Endell Street. The plans will see PATRIZIA transform the former members’ club into c. 35,000 sq. ft. of Grade A office […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
