Month: June 2025
Why King Charles Keeps His 700-Property Sandringham Estate Under Tight Secrecy
Tucked away in the Norfolk countryside lies one of the most extensive and least understood royal estates in the United Kingdom Sandringham Estate. Spanning 20,000 acres and encompassing approximately 700 properties, the estate is a significant private holding of King Charles III. Despite its scale and importance, very little is publicly known about the estate’s…
KKR and Stonepeak Submit Final $2.3 Billion Offer in Competitive Bid for UK’s Assura
Private equity firms KKR and Stonepeak Partners have raised their offer for Assura PLC to nearly £1.7 billion ($2.3 billion) in an all-cash proposal, positioning it as their “best and final” bid. The revised offer of 52.1 pence per share, inclusive of dividends, marginally exceeds the 51.7 pence bid made last month by rival Primary…
Ashfield Approves Over 450 New Homes in Major Expansion Plans
Ashfield District Council has approved two significant housing developments totalling more than 450 new homes, marking a major step forward in addressing the district’s growing demand for housing. The projects, located on Hamilton Road in Sutton-in-Ashfield and Beck Lane in Skegby, will deliver 250 and 230 homes respectively. The developments, situated just 1.8 miles apart,…
Colliers Launches Refreshed Sustainability Strategy in 2024 Global Report
TORONTO, June 12, 2025 – Colliers has released its 2024 Global Sustainability Report, unveiling Built to Last, a renewed and forward-looking strategy designed to address today’s most pressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. Grounded in an updated materiality assessment conducted earlier this year, the strategy centers on three key pillars: environmental sustainability, workplace experience,…
Low-Income Homeowners at Risk of Becoming ‘Climate Prisoners’ as Flood Threat Grows
Climate change is rapidly altering the landscape of the UK housing market, with low-income homeowners in flood-prone areas facing growing financial vulnerability. Researchers at Bayes Business School’s Real Estate Research Center warn that increasing flood risk could soon render many homes uninsurable and unmortgageable, effectively trapping owners in properties they cannot sell or leave. This…
Long Harbour Submits Takeover Bid for PRS REIT Amid Strong Market Interest
Long Harbour, a leading UK real estate investment and asset management firm, has submitted a formal offer to acquire PRS REIT, the suburban housing investment trust that initiated a strategic sale process earlier this year. According to market sources, the bid is backed by a major financial investor, although the terms of the offer, including…
Bellway Poised for Profit Growth Amid Strong Market Demand
Bellway, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, is on track to deliver a strong financial performance as robust market demand and increased buyer confidence drive higher home sales and revenues. The Newcastle-based firm expects to complete up to 8,700 homes in its 2025 financial year, marking a significant increase of around 1,000 units compared to…
Major Road Improvements Announced Near Botany Bay Business Park in Chorley
Lancashire County Council has approved a £2.2 million upgrade to two key roundabouts near Chorley, aimed at easing traffic congestion around the newly developed Botany Bay Business Park. The improvements come as national retailers Greggs, Costa Coffee, and Central Co-op have recently opened at the site, increasing traffic volume in the surrounding area. The roundabouts…
A Smart Urban Solution: How Londoners Are Redefining Bike Storage
In a city where space is limited and cycling is increasingly popular, Londoners are facing a common challenge: where to securely store their bikes without compromising their living space or the aesthetic of their homes. Traditional solutions: narrow hallway parking, back garden sheds, or street locks are often impractical, insecure, or unsightly. But a new,…
Singapore’s High-Net-Worth Families Expand Global Real Estate Portfolios
High-net-worth (HNW) families in Singapore are increasingly venturing beyond domestic borders to invest in global real estate, driven by a mix of strategic diversification, currency hedging, and educational planning. According to a fact sheet released for the Global Property Expo 2025, rising affluence and global mobility are accelerating cross-border property acquisitions, particularly among affluent households…