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….
Circular Construction: Redefining Sustainability in the UK Built Environment
The UK construction industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by the principles of the circular economy. Rather than viewing buildings as end-of-life structures, designers and developers are increasingly treating them as repositories of reusable materials. This shift not only reduces construction waste but also promotes long-term sustainability in the built environment. Central to this…
Buy-to-Let Remains a Trusted Path to Wealth for a Third of UK Adults
Despite increasing regulatory pressures and rising borrowing costs, a significant portion of the UK population continues to view buy-to-let (BTL) property investment as a reliable route to long-term financial security. According to new research by Market Financial Solutions (MFS), one in three UK adults still regard becoming a landlord as the safest way to build…
CapitalRise Advances Growth Strategy with Bespoke Loan Closure and Senior Appointment
CapitalRise, the UK’s leading prime property finance platform, has announced the successful closure of a bespoke development loan, marking another key milestone in its continued expansion. While specific details of the transaction remain confidential, the deal underscores the company’s expertise in structuring tailored financial solutions for high-value real estate projects. This latest financing achievement adds…
Daibiru Enters UK Market with £169 Million Acquisition of Capital House in London
London, June 2025 – In a landmark transaction marking its official entry into the UK property market, Japanese real estate firm Daibiru Corporation has acquired Capital House at 85 King William Street in the City of London for £169 million. The asset was sold by global investment manager Barings, which had repositioned the building following…
Why Nigerians Are Increasingly Investing in UK Property Insights from Hadiza Atta
In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge in the number of Nigerians investing in the United Kingdom’s real estate market. According to Hadiza Atta, a respected property investment advisor, this growing trend is being driven by a mix of economic strategy, legal certainty, and long-term planning. “Wealth preservation is a primary motivation,” Atta…
North Sea Showdown: RWE, Ørsted, and SSE in Legal Dispute Over Offshore Wake Losses
Three of Europe’s largest offshore wind developers RWE, Ørsted, and SSE are embroiled in a high-stakes legal battle over alleged “wind theft” in one of the UK’s most strategically important renewable energy zones. The dispute centers on RWE’s proposed Dogger Bank South project, a 3GW development that Ørsted and SSE claim will interfere with the…
Henry Boot Completes £9.5 Million Sale of Industrial Park Following Strategic Redevelopment
Henry Boot PLC has announced the successful sale of its TWO45 industrial business park in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, for £9.5 million. The transaction was completed by its property investment and development division, HBD, and acquired by an undisclosed European real estate investor. The sale follows a comprehensive value-add strategy executed over the past three years. The…