‘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
British Land Announces Potential £750m Sale of Iconic Meadowhall Centre Sep 19, 2023 Sheffield, UK – In a significant move reflecting the evolving retail landscape, British Land has unveiled plans to sell the renowned Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield for an estimated £750 million. This monumental sale, if finalized, would rank among the UK’s most substantial retail property deals in the past few years. Opened in 1990, Meadowhall […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Liverpool City Region set to get £310m funding as the UK’s second Investment Zone Aug 2, 2023 Communities across the Liverpool City Region could be set to benefit from over 4,000 new jobs and a multi-million-pound investment in the life sciences sector as part of the UK’s second Investment Zone. The government has today (26 July 2023) launched England’s second Investment Zone in Liverpool City Region, which could unlock £320 million of private investment and deliver 4,000 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Silbury Finance maintains deployment momentum with £67 million loan for 341-home mixed tenure development in Bedford Aug 2, 2023 Silbury Finance (“Silbury”), the Oaktree Capital Management-backed development lender, has provided a £67 million senior loan to MCR Property Group, the established residential developer. The 24-month facility will fund the development of 341 homes, a mix of for sale and rent, in the sought-after commuter town of Bedford. It represents the third deal between the […] Posted by: Mya Driver 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
£1.7 million funding boost for Orkney-based net zero regional aviation project Mar 10, 2023 A project set to deliver the blueprint for net zero regional aviation in the UK has secured £1.7 million funding and added three new partners as it enters the next phase of development. The Orkney-based Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) project secured the investment from the Future Flight Challenge at UK Research and Innovation as […] Posted by: Mya Driver 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
£150m long-term loan facility and £60m extension signed term sheet on wider refinancing Mar 6, 2023 The Board of LXi REIT plc (ticker: LXI), the specialist inflation-protected very long income REIT, is pleased to announce that it has completed the first stage of its ongoing refinancing with a new, £150 million 16-year, interest-only term loan signed with a leading insurance company (“New Facility”), a new lender to the Group, and an […] Posted by: Mya Driver 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
