Month: May 2025
Prime London Developments: A Fusion of Luxury, Heritage, and Sustainability
London’s property market continues to captivate global investors and discerning buyers with its blend of iconic heritage, cultural vibrancy, and innovative luxury living. Four standout developments exemplify this dynamic, each offering unique opportunities within some of the city’s most coveted locations. Opus at Bankside Yards is set to become the tallest residential tower in Prime…
UKREiiF 2025 Smashes Sustainability Goals Again Four Years Running with ISO 20121 Accreditation
The UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has successfully retained its ISO 20121 Sustainable Events Management Accreditation for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring its strong commitment to sustainability. This internationally recognised standard validates UKREiiF’s ongoing efforts to integrate environmentally responsible and socially conscious practices throughout the event. Key sustainability initiatives contributing to this…
Green Is the New Gold: How a London Hotel’s Eco Overhaul Boosts the Planet and Profits
The Welbeck Hotel in central London offers a compelling example of how sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand in the hospitality industry. Formerly a midmarket Holiday Inn, the hotel underwent a comprehensive refurbishment that modernized its 120-year-old Edwardian structure with eco-friendly technologies such as occupancy-based lighting controls, a centralized building management system, and…
About UK ‘Megafunds’ and the Future of Real Asset Investment
The advent of UK ‘megafunds’ has generated renewed optimism around the potential of real asset investment to drive long-term economic growth and sustainability. These substantial capital pools offer unprecedented opportunities to finance transformative infrastructure, property developments, and other critical real assets at scale. However, industry leaders emphasize that unlocking this potential requires more than just…
UK AI Regulatory Landscape in Flux as Parliament Debates Transparency, Child Protection, and Infrastructure Expansion
The UK’s artificial intelligence regulatory landscape is currently defined by intense parliamentary debate, emerging ethical concerns, and government initiatives aimed at fostering AI infrastructure growth. Central to this dynamic is the Data (Use and Access) Bill, which is stuck in the “ping pong” stage between the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The…
Realstar and QuadReal Secure £62 Million Green Loan from ING to Refinance UNCLE Wembley Gardens
Realstar and QuadReal Property Group have successfully secured a £62 million green loan from ING UK Real Estate to refinance UNCLE Wembley Gardens, a landmark multifamily residential asset located in North West London. The transaction highlights growing investor appetite for sustainable real estate and underscores the strength of institutional partnerships focused on long-term urban living…
Why UK Commercial Real Estate Continues to Attract US Capital
US capital has long played a pivotal role in the evolution of the UK’s commercial real estate market, and that influence shows no signs of waning. As global investors recalibrate their strategies in response to economic uncertainty and shifting asset performance, the UK remains a prime destination for American investment offering a combination of market…
Avison Young Reports Second Consecutive £101.8m Loss Amid Market Restructurings
Global commercial real estate firm Avison Young has posted a pre-tax loss of £101.8 million for its UK and European operations in 2024, matching the same loss recorded in 2023. The Birmingham-headquartered business continues to grapple with severe market challenges, including a drop in leasing activity, changing workplace trends, and investor caution, all of which…
Crescent Manor Breaks Ground Bringing Affordable Senior Housing to Ossining
MacQuesten Development has officially begun construction on Crescent Manor, a new 73-unit affordable senior housing community in Ossining, NY. Designed specifically for residents aged 62 and over, the development features 33 studio and 40 one-bedroom apartments, with rents set at 40%, 50%, and 60% of Westchester’s Area Median Income (AMI). The project aims to provide…
Burges Salmon Strengthens Edinburgh Real Estate Energy Team with Key Appointments
Burges Salmon has significantly expanded its real estate energy team in Edinburgh by appointing partner Dixcee Fast and director Janice Napier, both bringing extensive expertise in renewable energy law. Ms Fast, previously with Anderson Strathern, is well-versed in advising on a wide range of clean energy projects such as wind, solar, wave, tidal, and cable…