Invest Newcastle at UKREiiF: why us? Mar 31, 2022 Often referred to as the city of opportunity, Newcastle continues to live up to the title as, despite the challenges of the pandemic, the city welcomed a record level of investment over the past two years, creating valuable jobs, driving growth across key sectors, and demonstrating confidence in the future of the North East of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
JR Capital and Chancerygate’s £100m multi-let industrial property fund makes final 5 acquisitions Jan 5, 2022 JR Capital and Chancerygate’s £100m multi-let industrial property investment fund has acquired five assets for a combined value of more than £16m. The deals mark the conclusion of the fund’s acquisitions boosting its portfolio of industrial space to 24 assets comprising 150 units totalling 1,050,000 sq ft on sites ranging from Dundee to Exeter. The […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Karbon Homes – Collaborating to Decarbonise Developments… Apr 4, 2021 Following his involvement in our Collaborating to De-Carbonise Developments Webinar we’ve been speaking to Karbon Home’s Chief Executive Paul Fiddaman… Q. You provide a mixture of socially rented, specialist, shared ownership and market rented homes, and even market sale homes, how does this variety of tenures help maximise the social impact of your housing? The […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Karbon Homes – Levelling Up Communities Feb 4, 2022 The long-awaited Levelling Up White Paper has finally been published this week. While much of the attention has inevitably focused on the fact that it comes with no new money, it could nonetheless signal a seismic shift in policy from a predominant focus on the drivers of economic productivity to one more based around improving […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Levelling Up Secretary in North East England to sign historic £1.4 billion devolution deal Feb 1, 2023 A landmark devolution deal has been signed in North East England today by Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove and eight local leaders in the region. The devolution deal will transfer new powers to local leaders in the North East to deliver skills, transport and housing, supported by £1.4 billion of funding. The Levelling Up Secretary, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Middlesbrough seeks developers for central redevelopment Sep 29, 2023 Middlesbrough is opening its doors to developers interested in contributing to the town’s central redevelopment. The Middlesbrough Mayoral Development Corporation has released its Masterplan, which includes the Draft Design Code, a document that outlines the types of projects that will be supported in the region. The Masterplan has set objectives to create 4,000 jobs, build […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Muse promises net-zero first for North East Apr 21, 2021 The first North East-based office development that is committed to being ‘net zero in operation’ has been approved by South Tyneside planners. Muse Developments’ 50,000 sqft Glassworks scheme will run solely on 100% renewable electricity complete with a 3,200 sqft solar array on its roof. It is designed to be fossil-fuel free, ultra-low energy and […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
New £800 million Construction Framework Will Deliver Infrastructure Ambitions Jun 20, 2023 NEPO has launched a new £800m Construction Framework to deliver the North East and UK’s infrastructure ambitions. To ensure that it meets the needs of buyers, the Framework has been developed through extensive market engagement with regional and national suppliers. The Framework will run until June 2027, bringing certainty to public sector buyers. It includes […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New consultation launched over ‘exciting’ plans for new Quayside hotel Jun 12, 2023 Plans for a new luxury hotel in the heart of Newcastle’s popular Quayside area are outlined in a public consultation, launched this week by local planning specialist Lichfields. The move sees a proposal by Dakota Hotels to convert the currently vacant St Ann’s Wharf at 112 Quayside into a boutique-style 115 bedroomed hotel as part […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Newcastle-under-Lyme could see the construction of over 5,000 Homes Jun 23, 2023 Newcastle Could See Approximately 5,400 Homes Built Across Over 40 Sites in the Next Two Decades Pending Approval of New Plans The most substantial single site designated for housing is the Keele golf course, with plans for approximately 900 homes. Land at Red Street and High Carr Farm in Chesterton is proposed for about 750 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Newcastle: A city of longevity Mar 31, 2022 2.1 billion people are projected to be over 60 by 2030, and nearly 70% of the world’s population live in cities – there are huge global growth and investment opportunities arising from longevity economies, encompassing all sectors as powerful engines for economic recovery and growth – including sustainable living and work places, education, care, sport, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Northern transport leaders demand government follow through on promise to power up rail investment Mar 2, 2021 A plan, outlining the need for a far-reaching overhaul of the rail system, has been submitted to the government this week by northern transport leaders. The £40bn Northern Powerhouse Rail blueprint is a joint venture between Transport for the North and the Department of Transport and if implemented would radically improve the region’s ageing rail network, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
