Month: June 2025
Elite UK Reit Acquires Government-Leased Assets for £9.2 Million to Strengthen Portfolio Stability
Elite UK Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) has announced the acquisition of three freehold infrastructure assets in the United Kingdom for £9.2 million. All three properties are fully leased to the UK government and were secured at a 7.6% discount to the average of independent valuations. The acquisition is part of the Reit’s ongoing strategy…
UK Infrastructure Investment at a Crossroads: Balancing Ambition with Fiscal Reality
As the UK government prepares to outline the outcomes of its latest spending review, it faces a critical challenge: how to fund a new wave of infrastructure projects essential to national growth, resilience, and sustainability. From delivering 1.5 million new homes and modernising hospitals and schools to advancing clean energy and digital infrastructure, the scale…
UK Finance Calls for Coordinated Action to Accelerate Green Home Upgrades
A new report from UK Finance, Greening Homes, Creating Growth, highlights the urgent need for a coordinated national strategy to drive demand for green home retrofits. With only 43% of UK homes achieving an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or above, millions of properties remain energy inefficient, contributing significantly to the nation’s carbon…
Hallglen Residents Mobilize to Restore Their Community
The Hall-Glen-Village Action Group has launched a community-driven initiative to address long-standing concerns and restore Hallglen and Glen Village to their former vitality. Formed by local residents, the group seeks to amplify public voices, ensuring that neighborhood improvements reflect the community’s genuine needs rather than external priorities. Through a comprehensive survey, they aim to gather…
UK Real Estate Sector Supports Reform to End Unlimited Valuer Liability
The UK real estate industry has welcomed the government’s recent consultation proposing to end the regime of unlimited liability for property valuers working with Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs). The consultation, which has now closed, forms part of broader efforts to modernize the UK’s financial regulatory framework post-Brexit, particularly the domesticated version of the EU’s…
Oakmere Property Partners Launches Targeted Investment Opportunity for High-Net-Worth and Institutional Investors
Oakmere Property Partners, the residential investment division of Oakmere International Ltd, has announced the launch of a new development-backed investment opportunity tailored for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors. The initiative provides access to income-generating residential developments located in high-demand areas across Greater London and The Home Counties regions with proven resilience and long-term…
Padlock Euro Storage Fund I Acquires Strategic Ashford Property, Announces Temporary Pause in Distributions to Support Development Initiatives
TORONTO – Padlock Euro Storage Fund I (the “Trust”) today announced the acquisition of a strategically located freehold property in Ashford, London, United Kingdom, for a purchase price of £7.25 million, excluding costs. The transaction was financed using proceeds from the Trust’s recently upsized debt facility. The property will be developed into a purpose-built, four-storey…
Glen Earrach Energy Pledges £20 Million Annually to Highland Communities from Pumped Hydro Project
Glen Earrach Energy (GEE), the developer of a proposed 2GW pumped storage hydro project near Loch Ness, has announced a significant community investment initiative, pledging 5% of its annual gross margin revenues estimated at over £20 million per year to support communities across the Highlands. The commitment is set to become the largest of its…
CapitalRise Strengthens Market Position with Bespoke Development Loan and Strategic Leadership Appointment
CapitalRise, the UK’s leading prime property finance platform, has announced the successful closure of a significant bespoke development loan, further solidifying its position as a key lender in the high-end real estate sector. While the specific terms of the transaction remain confidential, the deal highlights CapitalRise’s expertise in structuring tailored financial solutions that meet the…
Driving Decarbonization: The UK’s Vision for a Greener Public Sector
The UK government has set a bold and forward-looking target: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from public sector buildings by at least 50% by 2032. As part of the country’s wider commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, this initiative marks a significant step toward embedding sustainability at the core of public infrastructure and operations….