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    Placefirst reveals plans for 350-unit resi development

    The developer will submit a planning application for Canalside in the city’s canal quarter in the coming months and intends to start construction later this year. Canalside would comprise a mix of new build homes and restoration of historic buildings on a 3.5-acre brownfield site. It would be close to Wolverhampton’s new £150m transport Interchange. […] More

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    Future Generation unveil plans for two student accommodation schemes

    The funding will be put towards a 458-bed scheme in Loughborough and a 485-bed scheme in Nottingham. The Luxurio development in Loughborough, which has a gross development value (GDV) of £45.3m, is being designed by Rio Architects and will comprise landscaped grounds, roof terraces and green living walks on the outside of the building. The […] More

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    Attlee steps down as Empiric reveals strong annual figures

    NAV per share for the year to the end of December rose 4% from 2018 to 110.2p, while revenue was up 11% to £70.9m. Pre-tax profit leapt 36% to £54.8m, as did basic earnings per share to 9.08p. Commenting on the coronavirus outbreak the group said bookings for the 2020/21 academic year are in line […] More

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    UK government gives Purfleet-on-Thames regeneration a £75m boost

    The £1bn project to create a new riverside community in the Essex town is being led by Purfleet Centre Regeneration Ltd (PCRL) — a joint venture between Swan Housing Association and mixed-use regeneration experts Urban Catalyst in partnership with Thurrock Council. Government money will be used for vital infrastructure to support the new town centre, […] More

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    Vistry Group and Clarion launch £400m joint venture to build 1,000 homes

    Located in Collingtree, the mixed tenure development will consist of 700 private homes and 300 affordable homes, ranging from one-bed to five-bed houses.   This is the fourth joint venture between the two developers, which both said the latest venture made way for more affordable homes. Out of the 300 affordable homes, 195 will be earmarked […] More

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    Seven of the most Irish properties on the market this St Patrick’s Day

    It’s St Patrick’s Day and while this national holiday might be spent a little differently than those of previous years, it’s still a great occasion to celebrate everything Irish. With that in mind, here at MyHome.ie we asked our agents to submit some of the most distinctively Irish properties on the market right now and […] More

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    Collection date for Local Property Tax pushed back until May 21st

    Revenue has announced it is deferring the collection of Local Property Tax for those paying by Annual Debit Instruction or Single Debit Authority payment. Payments using these mechanisms had been due by this Friday March 21st. However, in a statement Revenue said the deduction date will now change to May 21st 2020. “Property owners who […] More

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    Manchester secures £50m funding for development of 5,500 homes

    Manchester City Council led the bid for the 20-hectare development of brownfield land that will support the initial phases of the Northern Gateway project and a joint venture between the council and Far East Consortium. The funding will support the delivery of homes, including affordable homes; walking and cycling routes; and a new road access […] More