Oliver Burleigh: The Bristol Entrepreneur Quietly Reshaping Property and Innovation Across the UK
In the heart of Bristol’s dynamic business landscape, Oliver Burleigh has emerged as a quietly influential figure, an entrepreneur whose ventures span construction, real estate, short-term rentals, and financial technology. With a background in the skilled trades and a hands-on approach to leadership, Burleigh exemplifies a new generation of founders: grounded in practical experience, yet…
ARGO Real Estate Acquires Harp Trading Estate in Manchester to Advance £500m Urban Logistics Strategy
ARGO Real Estate, in partnership with Blue Coast Capital, has acquired the Harp Trading Estate in Trafford Park, Manchester, as part of its £500 million brown-to-green urban logistics investment strategy. The multi-let industrial estate comprises 20 units ranging from 2,829 to 8,228 sq ft, totalling 78,131 sq ft of prime industrial space in one of…
Gateley Announces Significant Round of Promotions at Birmingham Headquarters
Gateley has announced a substantial round of promotions at its Birmingham head office, marking a key milestone in the firm’s continued investment in talent development. A total of 18 team members have stepped into new roles across a variety of legal and professional disciplines, reinforcing Gateley’s commitment to internal progression and long-term growth. Leading the…
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…