Property & Construction

A Shropshire estate agent has been selected by a leading national network which will help it to continue to develop its expertise in the booming land and new homes sector.

The traditional boundaries of Birmingham city centre are being pushed in new directions, according to Savills, as 31% growth in average residential values since 2013 has improved the viability of complex sites and strong commercial occupier demand is encouraging developers to look beyond the historic core.

Community groups in Bristol can now apply for a share of £250,000, available through Jewson Building Better Communities.

New lease of life for 76 Park Street, previously Moss Bros

Wolverhampton headquartered estate agent, Redstones, has expanded its portfolio by acquiring local student letting company Housemates, after securing a six-figure finance facility from HSBC.

Palatine Private Equity has completed the successful sale of Westleigh to Countryside Properties Plc, achieving over a 3x return and 90% IRR within less than two years of making the original investment.

Work set to start on £43m second phase of major dockside regeneration project in May, with funding secured from Homes England and contractor appointed

A DEAL to let 21,000 sq ft of industrial office space in Nottingham has been brokered by property consultancy Innes England.

Industry professionals call for ‘actions not words’

National Federation of Builders Awards 2018

New recruit to team covering South West and Wales for global real estate specialist

Local residents have chosen the name Martineau Road for a new development built in Birmingham by housing association Midland Heart and Westleigh Partnerships Homes.

Award winning residential developer Jones Homes has announced plans to build in Kendal.

Colmore Tang Construction has today (27th March) announced it is working alongside Virgin StartUp to launch a construction industry-first technology accelerator programme called ‘ConstrucTech’.

NATIONAL AUCTIONEERS John Pye Property, is on track to offer a record-breaking number of properties this year through its online-only property auctions.

2018 Industrial & Logistics Spring Barometer from Colliers International shows 6% annual rise

Local housebuilder Barratt Homes West Midlands has received the maximum five star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Survey.

Plans for five new homes on a nursery site at Redmarley in Gloucestershire have been approved by Forest of Dean District Council – despite an officers’ recommendation to refuse.

With Bristol’s office-based employment market growing more quickly than the UK average, the demand for high quality commercial space is outstripping supply.

There was cause for celebration last week as Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP, joined local Codsall retirees for the grand opening of McCarthy and Stone’s new Retirement Living complex, Brindley Gardens.

A revolutionary builders’ merchant is set to expand its operations across Birmingham with the launch of a brand new warehouse in Tyseley this Summer, creating more than a dozen jobs in the process.

Award winning global professional services firm WYG has appointed Alan Houghton as Director of Planning and Advisory Services for the North West.

Bellway has been awarded five-star builder status for 2018 after more than nine out of ten customers said they would recommend the developer to a friend.

The Government has recently announced that £3 million of the Housing Infrastructure fund will be invested in the West of England to unlock major developments.

Midlands housing association Nehemiah UCHA is delighted to announce the recent appointment of its Vice Chair Martin Levermore MBE to Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences at Birmingham City University (BCU).

Bolton-based Seddon, the UK’s largest privately-owned contractor, has secured a 12-month contract with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS).

Bristol's much-acclaimed Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital has been shortlisted for two top architecture and building awards.

Regional developer, Kersfield, has been granted planning permission by Bristol City Council to transform the main campus at Redland High School into 44 new properties.

Groundworks have commenced on an exciting new residential development in Boothstown.

Hayfield Homes has forged an exclusive partnership with Knight Frank to bring Hayfield Meadow, an exclusive collection of homes, to the popular village of Hallow in Worcester.

Leading property company, Bruntwood is set to acquire Innovation Birmingham, heralding a new era of major expansion at the region’s leading digital and technology campus.

Following a strong year and continued growth, Aztec has further strengthened its team with the appointment of Tony Pyper as Senior Contracts Manager.

Birmingham City Council has unveiled IM Properties as its preferred Development Partner to bring forward the first phase of Peddimore - one of the UK’s largest prime manufacturing and logistic sites.

Brownfield sites capable of delivering hundreds of homes for the community are ‘hiding in plain sight’ across the West.

Industrial specialist will also lead the firm’s Midland’s industrial team

On International Women’s Day (Thursday 8th March), leading Halesowen based developer Barratt Homes West Midlands is encouraging more women to consider careers in the construction industry, with a variety of roles available across the West Midlands, Black Country, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire.

Barratt West Midlands is continuing its positive work to support local employment, by creating six new roles to develop talent across the region in the construction industry.

Acting as employer’s agent on behalf of Crest Nicholson, national property and construction consultancy Wakemans is well underway with the latest development at Bristol’s creative hub, Paintworks.

As the number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Birmingham continues to rise, YMCA Birmingham have announced the refurbishment of its Northfield site.

Anwyl Homes Lancashire has cemented its position in the region with the introduction of a new team and the opening of a dedicated office at Buckshaw Village, Chorley.

The Landing @MediaCityUK has begun a major refurbishment of its seventh floor space by appointing Carla Taylor to run its brand new food and drink operations, in line with its strategic plans to become a globally recognised tech hub for early growth business.

Over 2,500 new residential units under construction

Seddon, the UK’s largest privately-owned contractor, has successfully handed over £2 million of refurbishment work at the Capitol Centre retail park in Preston.

Quality commercial space is in increasingly short supply in Gloucestershire with starts-ups and SMEs on the trail of easily-accessed logistics bases.

Avison Young has advised Demac Properties Ltd on the letting of 520 Europa Boulevard in Warrington to DX Network Connections.

Suites of new offices to let that are virtually “on the doorstep” of the new HS2 Birmingham Curzon Street Station,

Helm Construction are back on site in the familiar surroundings of Peache Road in Downend.

GMI Construction Group has opened a new office in Manchester city centre following significant growth in projects across the North-West region.

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has completed on the sale of 745 Wilmslow Road,

Commercial property specialist responds to rising demand for warehouses

Robust 2017 reflected in strong Q4 according to commercial property specialist Colliers International

Work of Rating team recognised with appointments to director and associate director

Plans to build a petrol filling station, convenience store and drive-thru restaurant at a major warehouse and logistics development in Manchester have been given the green light.

Nine new homes are set to replace the Motaman outlet on Bedminster Parade following the owner’s decision to close the business.

Homelessness social entrepreneur John Bird MBE, founder of street magazine, The Big Issue, will be the key note speaker at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) West Midlands property dinner 2018.

New 31,700 sq ft terrace of trade showrooms takes shape

National developer St. Modwen has been granted planning permission for the second phase of development

Onward Homes has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging its commitment to supporting serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families.

Community buildings, like village halls and community centres, in eligible postcode area BS11,

Skanska has opened a permanent office in Manchester city centre, as part of its commitment to working in Greater Manchester.