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Iconic Leeds Hotel sold for £50m

Pandox AB has acquired and gained access to The Queens Hotel, Leeds, UK for £50m. The acquisition includes both the hotel property and the hotel operations. The hotel has 232 rooms and will be operated as an independent brand under a new management agreement with Axiom Hospitality. The total acquisition price amounts to approximately MGBP 53 with […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Industrials REIT acquires four MLI assets for £21m

Industrials REIT, the UK multi-let industrial (“MLI”) property company, announces that it has acquired four multi-let industrial estates, in Boston, Barnsley, Leeds and Stockton on Tees, for a total consideration of £20.86 million. The purchase price reflects a blended net initial yield (“NIY”) of 5.7% and an average capital value of £80 per sq ft. […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Industry leaders set to appear en masse at UKREiiF

More than 100 speakers will take part in UKREiiF’s three-day networking, exhibition and conferencing event in Leeds next year (May 17-19). Some of the biggest names in the industry, from the public and private sectors, will get together to discuss vital topics and elements which feed into the UK’s need to Build Back Better following […]

Posted by: Mark Flanagan

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Kinrise embarks on the transformation of prize Leeds building

Leading UK property company Kinrise is embarking on a comprehensive refurbishment programme of its latest high-profile acquisition in Leeds, Trevelyan Square. Kinrise has bought the freehold, 3.5 acre site in the heart of the city in a multi-million pound deal. The creative office specialist will refurbish 1 Trevelyan Square, a seven-storey 53,688 sq.ft building, and […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Knight Frank: How the pandemic is transforming the role of the office

The “black swan” event of Covid has revolutionised the way in which the traditional office is viewed, according to a brand-new report by global property consultancy Knight Frank. The UK Cities report, which is published today, expands on Knight Frank’s recent ground-breaking (Y)OUR SPACE report, suggesting that the past 20 pandemic-dominated months have led to […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Lamington Group plans three new net zero room2 hometels in the UK

Family-owned real estate investment and development company, lamington group, has announced it will open net zero room2 hometels in York, Glasgow, and Manchester. The move comes as part of the company’s sustainable property development plan and represents an investment of £114 million. The room2 brand currently has 3 operational establishments in the UK, of which […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Leeds Bradford Airport improved turnover will mean modernisation

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is moving forward with plans to create “a modern and decarbonised airport” with recently filed accounts showing an improved financial performance as pandemic restrictions eased. Recently filed accounts show turnover of £16.5m for the year ending 31 March 2022, up from £5.3m in 2020/21. Alex Tong, Chief Financial Officer of LBA, […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Leeds Shopping Centre to get overhaul

Leeds is poised for a significant urban transformation as plans for the redevelopment of a local shopping centre have been officially submitted. The Core Shopping Centre on The Headrow, previously known as the Headrow Shopping Centre, is the focus of this ambitious project. The proposal, put forth by AFAS The Core Ltd and Fusion Global […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Leeds University looking for Net Zero Strategic Delivery Partner

The University of Leeds has announced a significant step in its Climate Plan by seeking a strategic delivery partner to help achieve net zero emissions by 2030. The university’s commitment to energy reduction and decarbonization is part of a broader initiative to embrace sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint. A Strategic Pathway to Net Zero […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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