£300m development portfolio – Aitch Group diversify in challenging market with new land sought Apr 25, 2023 In 2022, property developer Aitch Group spend £70 million on land across four London boroughs including Brent, Waltham Forest, Greenwich and Southwark. This added a further £300 million (GDV) to the Aitch Group development portfolio. With immediate funds available, Aitch Group are now seeking more land for development in 2023 and onwards – specifically sites […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£Billions of development set for Greenbelt Lands in England Aug 9, 2023 In various parts of England, including Surrey, Somerset, and West London, plans are underway to develop former greenbelt lands into housing communities. These developments aim to address the growing demand for housing in the country. Surrey’s New Town A significant 284-acre stretch of former greenbelt land in Surrey is being transformed into a ‘new town’ […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Acorn Homes secures £5.9m Paragon funding for development Jun 20, 2023 Acorn Homes has secured a £5.9 million finance facility from Paragon Bank’s Development Finance division to support the development of 44 new apartments in Taunton, Somerset. The Firepool scheme is located on the Firepool Lock regeneration site and consists of 21 one-bed, 17 two-bed and six three-bed apartments. Work has commenced on the development and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Award-winning house builder, Northstone, submits plans for new, high-quality homes for renters in Wigan Apr 6, 2023 Homebuilder of the Year, Northstone, has submitted plans to deliver high quality new homes on land west of Stothert Street in Atherton, Wigan. The application comes after Northstone held a public consultation on their plans earlier this year, for a vibrant and sustainable neighbourhood with plenty of open, green space for the local community to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Birmingham Smethwick Corridor to create major regeneration opportunity Feb 8, 2022 A plan for the regeneration of the Smethwick to Birmingham Corridor is going to cabinet for approval this week, providing a strategy for housing, transport and local heritage as the area is redeveloped. The Smethwick to Birmingham Corridor Framework promotes a co-ordinated approach to regeneration within the area encompassing Birmingham Mainline Canal, City Hospital and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
British Business Investments commits £15m to CrowdProperty Apr 18, 2023 British Business Investments today announces it has committed £15m to CrowdProperty, the Midlands-based specialist property development lender. This investment will help increase access to finance for small and medium sized housing developers and will support more housebuilding. British Business Investments, a wholly-owned commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, aims to increase the supply and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Compulsory Purchase Order made to progress Cannock town centre regeneration Jun 21, 2023 As part of its £20 million Levelling Up Fund scheme to create a leisure and cultural hub in Cannock town centre, Cannock Chase Council has made a compulsory purchase order and is now issuing a legal `Notice of Making a Compulsory Purchase Order`. The notice, which is required to be published in one or more […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Crest Nicholson granted planning permission for Perrybrook development in Brockworth Apr 12, 2023 Award winning housebuilder Crest Nicholson has been granted planning permission for 435 homes, for its Perrybrook development, in Brockworth, Gloucester. The development will also offer affordable housing, with building work due to commence in the summer. Crest Nicholson will join the well-established Gloucestershire community at Perrybrook, with house sales expected to launch later this year. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Exciting Development Planned for Former Industrial Site in Lowestoft Jun 20, 2023 A promising new development is in the pipeline for a former industrial site in the vibrant town of Lowestoft. The project aims to breathe new life into the area and unlock its potential for future growth. Situated on the outskirts of town, the site holds significant historical value and offers a prime location for redevelopment. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Falkirk Growth Deal set to attract £1bn of investment into region Dec 21, 2021 Up to 2,000 jobs and £1bn worth of future investment is expected to result from the signing of the Heads of Terms agreement between UK Government, Scottish Government and Falkirk Council in the Falkirk Growth Deal. The agreement means 11 projects can now use a total of £80m investment from UK and Scottish Governments, £45m […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Firethorn Trust gains approval for housing at the UK’s first eco-town Aug 2, 2023 The decision on Tuesday 25 July 2023 successfully concluded an appeal process, with the planning inspector placing significant weight on the fact the scheme would support the delivery of the wider North West Bicester Ecotown – the first of its kind in the UK. Details within the planning application mean the development would provide: The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Future High Steet Living acquires former Debenhams store for regeneration scheme Oct 12, 2021 Future High Street Living led by Sam Ginda, has acquired a 0.66-acre site in Staines, comprising a basement plus 4-storey vacant department store, formerly occupied by Debenhams. A £9.5m loan for the acquisition was provided by real estate funding specialist, ASK Partners (“ASK”). The site is in Staines, situated west of London and just 3.6 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
