HCLG Committee calls for reform to ‘damaging’ stamp duty rules
The report's proposals include replacing stamp duty with a revenue-neutral alternative, cutting rates and overhauling banding thresholds in line with local property prices. The post HCLG Committee calls for reform…
Generali makes UK hospitality debut with Novotel Tower Bridge acquisition
The purchase of the four-star City hotel adds London to the list of European locations in the firm's pan-European hospitality portfolio. The post Generali makes UK hospitality debut with Novotel…
Cinch Self Storage secures £11.7m loan to expand portfolio
Its Bedford facility and 21 offices will be extended, while in Leeds it will transform a prominent brownfield site into a purpose-built self-storage unit. The post Cinch Self Storage secures…
Bellway reiterates profit guidance despite rising build costs and mortgage rate worries
In a Q3 update, the group said trading in the early part of the spring selling season showed a “marked improvement” compared with autumn 2025. The post Bellway reiterates profit…
LNT secures £100m loan to expand care home portfolio
The Leumi UK facility will support the delivery of 330 beds across schemes in Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Devon, Gloucestershire, Cheshire and Newcastle upon Tyne. The post LNT secures £100m loan to…
Leumi loan backs Castleforge and Fortress’s City office acquisition
The £85m loan will fund the purchase and refurbishment of the interconnected Vintners Place and Thames House. The post Leumi loan backs Castleforge and Fortress’s City office acquisition appeared first…
Barwood bags £19.3m Investec loan for Birmingham PBSA scheme
The loan will fund the refurbishment of two listed buildings and the construction of new PBSA blocks at the St Chad’s Hospital site in Edgbaston. The post Barwood bags £19.3m…
Galvin succeeds Brown as Real Estate Balance managing director
He joins from Hammerson, where he led the firm’s strategy for culture, performance and employee experience, helping to embed inclusive behaviours. The post Galvin succeeds Brown as Real Estate Balance…
Berghaus picks Manchester Arndale for first branded store
The brand, which was founded in the North West, will open a 2,750 sq ft store at the centre later in the year. The post Berghaus picks Manchester Arndale for…
NatWest launches £250m S106 loan fund to unlock affordable housing
The funding is available to existing HA customers and matches £250m of government funding for the purchase of homes built under Section 106 agreements with councils. The post NatWest launches…