‘A fantastic space for new and developing relationships to be forged’ Apr 12, 2021 Plans on how UKREiiF’s first three-day super conference and networking event will spread out across one of the most vibrant parts of central Leeds have been released by event organisers. The UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum will take place next May (17-19) at the Royal Armouries and Leeds Dock area in the south […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
‘The time is right for something different’ Mar 18, 2021 UKREiiF Advisory Group chair Lord Kerslake has held a variety of roles within the built environment industry during the last two decades, including Chair of housing association Peabody and Be First (the growth and regeneration agency for Barking and Dagenham). Here he outlines why the time is right for UKREiiF I’ve been involved in development […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
£1.6bn investment strategy across Northern Ireland unveiled Jan 26, 2022 A long-awaited new investment strategy for Northern Ireland will inject around £1.6bn a year in key infrastructure for the region, it’s been revealed. First Minister Paul Givan and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have published the Executive’s new draft Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland. The plans sets out a funding and planning model for investment […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£100m housing investment for Antrim Town approved Dec 7, 2022 Antrim and Newtownabbey borough Council has approved plans for a major housing expansion in Antrim Town, which will see a total investment of £100m and the creation of up to 100 new jobs. The reserved matters application will see 525 new homes, six local shops, public spaces and a play park being built along the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£127m redevelopment of DEFRA site open to tender Mar 12, 2021 DEFRA this week opened the tender process on the £127m redevelopment of its Animal & Plant Healthy Agency (APHA) site in Surrey. Companies interested are being asked to complete a Soft Market Test questionnaire to establish potential ethical and technical issues surrounding the project, which includes building an in vitro laboratory. The responses will contribute […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
£15 Million funding pilot for SME’s in the North-East Sep 27, 2022 The Tees Valley has been chosen as one of just two locations to pilot a new initiative to build on local innovation strengths – with an initial £15million investment available to support businesses. Part of UK Research and Innovation, Innovate UK’s Launchpad pilot will invite small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to apply for competitive grants […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£2.5m backing for new Brighton open water swimming centre Nov 29, 2022 A new open air swimming centre with a host of facilities is due to open on East Brighton’s seafront in Spring 2023, with the backing of a £2.5m loan. Set on the site of the former Peter Pan playground on Madeira Drive in East Brighton, the Sea Lanes development will feature a 50m heated outdoor […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£300m transformation will help borough deliver its potential Oct 28, 2022 The transformation plans for St Helens Borough will ‘see this town deliver on its ample potential as a strategic hub in the north west’ according to a top town centre boss. If the proposals suggested within the strategy were to be delivered, it would cost in the region of £300 million to transform the town. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£40 million Levelling Up funding to deliver new Multiversity Jan 26, 2023 £40m funding has been confirmed to deliver new Multiversity education campus in Blackpool! Blackpool Council, supported by Wyre Council, will receive the funding to deliver a new Multiversity, a carbon-neutral, education campus in Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway Central Business District. New images show the scale of the landmark development, which will allow Blackpool and the Fylde […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£40m investment in MHS homes takes PIC total to £130 million Oct 28, 2022 Pension Insurance Corporation (‘PIC’), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension funds, has made a fourth investment, of £40 million, in secured debt issued by MHS homes, a social housing provider based in Kent, building on a long-term relationship. This investment will fund the development of over 600 new properties. PIC’s first debt investment in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£7.5bn Affordable Homes programme opens door to new partnerships Mar 19, 2021 Homes England this week began allowing companies and organisations to register as new partners in its £7.5bn Affordable Homes programme, the next phase of which is due to start later this year. The 2021-26 programme aims to build 180,000 homes outside London. A further £4bn has been made available by the government, under the control […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
600 delegates representing 150 investors and funders already signed up to UKREiiF Feb 2, 2022 The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has so far secured over 600 C-Suite and senior professionals to attend the event – representing more than 150 investment firms. UKREiiF is a game-changing new event set to take place in Leeds between 17-19th May 2022 which brings together cities and regions to connect with investors, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
