All Property Week articles in 8 December 2023
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OnlineIDIP Pledge Q&A: Andrew Geldard, chief communications officer, Willmott Dixon
Earlier this month, Willmott Dixon signed Property Week’s Inspiring Diversity in Property campaign pledge. Andrew Geldard, chief communications officer at Willmott Dixon, spoke to Stephanie Denton about why it signed and what the pledge means to the company.
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InsightIMS Property Group’s Michelle Niziol on encouraging women into careers in property
The property sector is a dynamic and lucrative industry, yet it remains largely male-dominated. As we strive for inclusivity and diversity in all fields, it becomes imperative to address the gender disparity within the property sector. Encouraging more women to join and thrive in the industry not only fosters equality ...
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InsightThe Chancerygate Foundation’s Amanda Walker on a multifaceted approach to improve access for a career in property
According to RICS, black professionals make up just 2% of its members. This snapshot highlights the issue around ethnicity the property sector faces to improve its diversity profile.
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NewsCrossbay snaps up four UK I&L assets in £80m move
Crossbay, the pan-European last-mile logistics platform incubated by real estate investor MARK, has added over 500,000 sq ft to its UK portfolio with the acquisition of four assets for a combined total of over £80m.
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NewsCadogan appoints new head of sustainability
Cadogan, owner of the £5bn eponymous family estate around Chelsea, London, has announced the appointment of Sarra Pardali as its new head of sustainability.
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NewsAlumno Group greenlit for 200-bed PBSA scheme in Edinburgh
Student accommodation developer Alumno Group has secured planning permission for a 191-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Edinburgh.
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NewsCoplan and Welbeck seek funding partner for £120m residential revival scheme in Exeter
Joint venture partners Coplan Estates and Welbeck CP are seeking a forward-funding partner for the redevelopment of a residential scheme on Exeter’s canal.
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NewsGovernment launches consultation to seek views on UK home energy rating system
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a public consultation seeking views on the home energy rating system in the UK.
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NewsOlympian and Housing Growth form JV to deliver £120m PBSA scheme in Nottingham
Commercial and residential developer Olympian Homes has formed a joint venture (JV) with Housing Growth Partnership to deliver a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Nottingham, with a GDV of £120m.
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NewsAtelier completes £24m financing deal for two care homes in West Yorkshire and Cheshire
Development finance lender Atelier has completed finance facilities for two new care homes in West Yorkshire and Cheshire totalling £23.9m.
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NewsFuture Homes Standard sets energy standards lower than modern homes, says UKGBC
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has warned that the government’s proposed Future Homes and Buildings Standards will set energy-efficiency standards lower than many homes built today.
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NewsHousebuilding targets on greenfield land ‘due to be cut’ in imminent NPPF
Housing secretary Michael Gove is believed to be planning to scrap proposed requirements for local councils to allocate greenfield land to meet their housing targets in the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), reportedly due to be published later this week.
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NewsPurplebricks latest signatory of PW’s Inspiring Diversity in Property pledge
Estate Agent Purplebricks has joined Property Week’s Inspiring Diversity in Property campaign, joining other signatories including Willmott Dixon, The LOWE Group and Watts.
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NewsHousing Ombudsman launches special investigations into three London landlords
The Housing Ombudsman has launched a special investigation into three social landlords in London following rising maladministration rates.
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NewsMacquarie Asset Management invests £400m in debt secured against Asda ground leases
Australian banking giant Macquarie Asset Management has partnered with clients to invest £400m in debt secured against Asda supermarket ground leases on behalf of UK retirement-focused financial services specialist Just Group.
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NewsBoots’ US owner considering £7bn London IPO
Boots’ US owner is reportedly considering a £7bn listing on the London Stock Exchange in a renewed effort to shed the business.
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NewsCompletion of £300m justice quarter ‘at risk’ of rights of light injunction
Completion of the £300m ‘justice quarter’ development on Fleet Street is under threat of an injunction served by its neighbours under rights of light laws.
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NewsPlymouth city centre 136-affordable home scheme given green light
Social housing landlord Plymouth Community Homes’ plans for 136 city-centre homes have been given the green light.
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NewsChancerygate and Bridges Fund Management snap up Birmingham site for development
Chancerygate and Bridges Fund Management have acquired a former automotive plant in Birmingham to deliver a 300,000 sq ft industrial and logistics development.
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NewsMPs warn rental Reform Bill set to fail without proper enforcement
Government reforms to the private rented sector (PRS) are set to fail without sufficient resources to enforce the provisions of he Renters Reform Bill (RRB), MPs on the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) have warned.
