Category: Breaking News

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…

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…

In a significant step toward modernising the UK’s housing and infrastructure landscape, the Government has unveiled Extract, a new AI-powered tool designed to transform the country’s outdated planning system. Announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer during London Tech Week, the tool promises to speed up planning permission processes and reduce delays that have long frustrated…

Tucked away in the rolling countryside of East Sussex near the town of Uckfield stands one of Britain’s most astonishing and tragic architectural stories, Hamilton Palace. Once envisioned as a private residence grander than Buckingham Palace, the mansion now lies abandoned, its towering shell slowly decaying into the landscape. What was meant to be a…

For decades, Grosvenor Square stood as a quiet but unmistakable symbol of the United States in London. It was here, in the heart of Mayfair, that the U.S. Embassy operated behind its midcentury modern façade, where American presidents were honored in bronze, and where diplomats, soldiers, and citizens wove their stories into the fabric of…

Rachel House, Scotland’s first children’s hospice, is preparing for a significant transformation as Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) submits plans for a £17 million redevelopment. Since opening in Kinross 30 years ago, Rachel House has been a vital source of care and comfort for children with life-shortening conditions and their families across the country. The…

From the salty breeze of a Cornish fishing village to the bustling heart of Britain’s high streets, Cornish Bakery is on a mission to make freshly baked, feel-good food a nationwide staple. What started as a small seaside bakery has grown into a beloved brand with 66 locations and now, the company is gearing up…

The UK property market is witnessing a notable shift as doctors’ surgeries emerge as highly sought-after assets among investors. Traditionally overlooked in favour of residential or commercial developments, these medical premises are now commanding fierce bidding competition, offering a reliable and resilient investment opportunity amid wider market uncertainties. This surge in interest is driven largely…

REACH UK, the scale-up programme powered by Second Century Ventures, the venture capital arm of the National Association of Realtors, has announced the eight high-growth startups selected for its 2025 scale-up programme. Developed in collaboration with Propertymark and TDS Group, the initiative supports the growth of early-stage companies driving innovation across the UK property sector….

In a major boost for Bolton’s future, eight local schools and Royal Bolton Hospital are set to receive a share of a £125 million government funding package finally tackling years of neglect and urgent repair needs. Over £54 million is being funnelled into schools across the country, with more than £4.7 million earmarked for Bolton’s…