Category: Projects

The Mayor of London’s Towards a New London Plan proposes a transformative shift in land use policy, signalling a more pragmatic and targeted approach to the capital’s green belt and Metropolitan Open Land (MOL). With London facing a severe housing and infrastructure shortfall, the Plan introduces the concept of a “grey belt” green belt land…

At a pivotal moment for the Scottish property sector, the Scotland Investor and Developer Breakfast held during UKREiiF 2024 in Leeds brought together 40 senior stakeholders from the public and private sectors for a candid discussion on unlocking investment and accelerating delivery in real estate. Keynote speaker Sheelagh Cooley, real estate partner and head of…

Market with the acquisition of a major industrial site in the East Midlands, signalling its strategic expansion into one of the UK’s most important logistics regions. The 176,000-square-metre plot, named VGP Park East Midlands, offers development potential for approximately 78,000 square metres of logistics space across four buildings. The site benefits from excellent connectivity, located…

London’s property market continues to captivate global investors and discerning buyers with its blend of iconic heritage, cultural vibrancy, and innovative luxury living. Four standout developments exemplify this dynamic, each offering unique opportunities within some of the city’s most coveted locations. Opus at Bankside Yards is set to become the tallest residential tower in Prime…

MacQuesten Development has officially begun construction on Crescent Manor, a new 73-unit affordable senior housing community in Ossining, NY. Designed specifically for residents aged 62 and over, the development features 33 studio and 40 one-bedroom apartments, with rents set at 40%, 50%, and 60% of Westchester’s Area Median Income (AMI). The project aims to provide…

Burges Salmon has significantly expanded its real estate energy team in Edinburgh by appointing partner Dixcee Fast and director Janice Napier, both bringing extensive expertise in renewable energy law. Ms Fast, previously with Anderson Strathern, is well-versed in advising on a wide range of clean energy projects such as wind, solar, wave, tidal, and cable…

A major regeneration initiative is now underway in Coventry as demolition begins on three 1960s tower blocks Kerry, Milestone, and Trafalgar Houses in Spon End. Led by social housing provider Citizen, the £120 million project marks the start of a long-anticipated transformation of the estate, which had fallen into disrepair. The first phase of the…

Plans for a £250 million regeneration of Thetford’s Abbey Estate remain in limbo more than a year after a planning application was submitted. The project, led by Flagship Group, aims to transform the 1,100-home estate over the next 20 years through phased demolition, rebuilding, and the addition of up to 500 new properties. However, Breckland…

The Icelandic poppies are exploding in colour. Deep inside the tropical biome, cacao pods hang like golden lanterns. In the Japanese garden, koi dart between lily pads beneath a canopy of cherry blossoms. Spring has come to the Eden Project and it’s glorious. But not everything is in bloom. Behind the radiant plant life and…

Once riding high on the boom of Japan’s real estate crowdfunding wave, MOH Nippon PLC has hit a wall and hard. The London-listed company now expects to post a staggering net loss of JPY1.15 billion (USD7.77 million) for the 11 months ended March 31, a complete turnaround from its JPY2.08 billion profit just a year…