On Tuesday 6 October, members of UKPF attended Bidwells’ “Delivering good growth across the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor”, hosted at the Clayton Hotel in Cambridge, Alfie Morse reports:
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Real estate investment specialist James Law has joined Mills & Reeve as a partner, supporting continued growth of the firm’s built environment sector and Oxford office.
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Savills has expanded its tourism, leisure & events (TLE) consultancy team with the appointment of Kate Lord as director.
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Milton Keynes City Council has set out how it could create up to 600 new council homes with the backing of funding from the government’s new £39 billion, 10-year Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
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DevComms, stationed primarily in Oxford, has opened a new office in Manchester and expanded its team in the North.
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Savills reports that office take-up in Cambridge reached 263,000 sq ft in H1 2026, representing a 16 per cent increase on H1 2025 and 53 per cent above the five-year half-year average.
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The last six properties are now available at Persimmon Homes’ housing development in Hilperton on the outskirts of Trowbridge.
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The Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP), is seeking planning permission for the redevelopment of the former council estate, Ekin Road, in Abbey, Cambridge.
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A prominent office building in Reading has been sold for proposed residential development in a deal successfully concluded by property consultancy Vail Williams.
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Nev Surtees, associate director for Savills Central Planning, speaks on Swindon’s Local Plan for 2043:
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Railpen, has appointed Paul Hunt, a senior asset manager with multi-sector experience, to lead the asset management of its 1.9 million sq ft innovation cluster in Cambridge.
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Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) has published the framework that will govern how it raises green and social and sustainable finance in future. The framework has achieved a SQS1 rating from Moodys as SPO provider.
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Blenheim Estate Homes has officially opened the doors to its new Hill Rise show home in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, giving prospective buyers the chance to experience the development for themselves.
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Savills has added to its Chelmsford development team with the appointment of director Lucy Robbie.
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A hybrid application, containing an outline application for the erection of up to 250 dwellings, and a full application for the erection of 102 dwellings, has been allowed on appeal.
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Against the backdrop of a proposal for devolution in the Thames Valley, this year’s BerksProp Summit will explore where the areas of growth are located and the impact this will have on the property and real estate sector.
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An Oxford educational campus in one of the city’s education and healthcare districts is being brought to market by Bidwells.
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Persimmon Homes Wessex has appointed two of its own to senior positions in the business.
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An application for the construction of 152 dwellings at land south of The Elms, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, has been permitted on appeal by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Wiltshire Council is beginning to develop plans for a package of transport improvements in Westbury, including a new bridge at Mane Way, improvements to Amazon Way and future changes to Oldfield Road.
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Bargate has submitted an outline planning application to Fareham Borough Council for a proposed development in the coastal village of Stubbington, Hampshire.
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A full planning application for the erection of 29 new homes in Cambridge has recently been submitted by the Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP).
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Plans are being developed for up to 12 new affordable homes on two council-owned sites in Blackbird Leys.
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An application for the part conversion and change of use for existing offices – known as Bath & West Buildings – to student accommodation, has recently been submitted to Bath & North East Somerset Council.
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Glenhawk, the specialist property lender, has completed a £1.9 million regulated bridging loan, giving a borrower additional time to market and sell a converted barn in Watford.
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A full planning application for the development of 49 new residential dwellings in Salisbury was refused permission by Wiltshire Council.
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Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council are working together on the Banbury Framework Masterplan and have begun meeting with local stakeholders, including businesses, employers, and transport providers to get their views.
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A full planning application for the demolition of existing buildings, and the erection of eight dwellings at Charlton Road in Midsomer Norton has recently been submitted to Bath and North East Somerset Council.
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Enabling works start next month in readiness for a vital £6 million flood alleviation project to help protect homes and businesses in Taunton.
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Persimmon Homes Wessex has been awarded planning consent for the next 400 homes at Valley Park.
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The South Cambridgeshire Investment Partnership (SCIP) has marked a major milestone at Cambium Square in Cambourne.
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Matt Francis has returned to The Oxford Trust as its new chief executive, succeeding Steve Burgess, who has retired after 13 years leading the charity.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council is continuing to invest in energy-efficient council-owned homes, with a range of developments helping meet local housing demand.
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Residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to have their say on a draft local plan that will help shape how Swindon grows and develops over the next 20 years.
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At its meeting on 24 September, West Berkshire Council’s Executive approved plans to continue developing the proposed 20MWp solar farm on Council-owned land at Bloomfield Hatch, south-west of Grazeley village.
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Construction is now underway on six council homes on a disused garage site in Stanford-Le-Hope.
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SEGRO has commissioned Kew Reach, a partnership between the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Greensphere Capital, to deliver a biodiversity enhancement programme at Slough Trading Estate.
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Somerset Council is set to move ahead with the sale of the Saxonvale site in Frome to specialist real estate investment managers Newcore Capital.
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T A Fisher has confirmed the unconditional acquisition of the former Police Station site on Reading Road, Pangbourne, with plans to deliver fifteen new homes in the heart of the village.
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CBRE has been appointed on behalf of a client of Federated Hermes, to sell their interest in Milton Park, with a total enterprise value of £800 million.
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Works on Worle High Street and the surrounding areas are due to start shortly, running from Monday 5 October to Spring 2027, bringing changes to improve safety, accessibility and the look and feel of the high street.
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Denbury Homes and Savills welcomed prospective buyers to the opening of the new show home at Swans Brook in Abberton, Essex.
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Maxine Reynolds, head of Oxford residential sales at Bidwells, discusses how Oxford can achieve its housing targets whilst maintaining its identity:
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Hampshire-based housebuilder Bargate has submitted a Reserved Matters planning application for 62 homes in the sought-after rural village of Medstead on the Hampshire Downs.
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The Hill Group has announced the launch of Fitzwilliam Gate, a new collection of 70 one to four-bedroom homes in north Cambridge on Saturday 26 September.
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A full planning application for the development of 49 new residential dwellings will be heard at Wiltshire Council’s planning committee meeting on Thursday.
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Max Barnes, director in the development team at Savills in Norfolk, discusses what the future could hold for housebuilders and the new homes market:
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A senior residential development sales consultant with nearly 20 years’ experience in the property industry has rejoined Savills’ multidisciplinary business in Oxford.
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North Somerset Council has invested more than £10.1 million in maintaining roads, while introducing a new long-term strategy designed to help roads, footways and other highway assets last longer and deliver better value for residents.
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The Highly Commended submissions have been confirmed for OxProp Awards 2026.
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Recognise Bank has completed a £2.025 million bridging loan to refinance existing debt secured against a prime residential development site in Hertfordshire, completing the deal within two weeks of the initial enquiry.
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Indigo Networks, a specialist utility asset adoption provider, has expanded its presence at Green Park, the Thames Valley business park owned by Mapletree Investments.
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T A Fisher has confirmed that all eight homes at Bowbrook Copse, Charter Alley have now been sold.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Cabinet has approved the appointment of the main contractor for the Leigh Port Regeneration Project.
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A cable link that will power Somerset’s flagship new battery manufacturing facility near Bridgwater is being installed this autumn.
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The construction sector in the South East is showing signs that confidence is improving against a challenging economic and political situation in the UK and wider geopolitical environment, according to the latest construction market intelligence from construction and property management consultant, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB).
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Ten new energy-efficient Bath & North East Somerset council homes in Keynsham have been completed and are ready for residents to move in.
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Turnstone Estates has entered into a Promotion and Option Agreement with the Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (EDBF) to bring forward planning proposals for a major mixed employment scheme on a 43-acre site at Milton Park, on the northern fringe of Cambridge.
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The Berkshire Business Board (BBB), made up of senior representatives working in business across the region, met at Slough & Langley College recently to discuss a range of initiatives including devolution, learning and skills and employment which can assist with growth across Berkshire.
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Plans for safer, greener and healthier neighbourhoods across south Bristol have been updated, after feedback from Bristol City Council’s consultation in 2025.
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The Hill Group will launch its latest development of family homes on Saturday 19 September, Abbotts Chase – a collection of 42 three-, four- and five-bedroom properties in the Essex village of Stapleford Abbotts.
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On Monday 14 September, the Oxfordshire Developers Forum convened at The Oxford Science Park to discuss the latest emerging factors influencing Oxfordshire’s property development. Alfie Morse reports.
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The RO Group has continued the expansion of its roadside portfolio with the freehold purchase of a Starbucks drive thru on the Attleborough Bypass (A11) in Norfolk, together with 2.85 acres of adjoining development land, for a combined purchase price of £1,557,500.
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Latimer Homes has Recently launched River Gateway, just south of the River Avon. One-bedroom homes are available from £102,000 for a 40 per cent share, with estimated monthly costs of £1,006, and a minimum deposit of £5,100.
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The company behind the major Wellington Gate development in Grove near Wantage has handed over the latest tranche of homes to a local housing provider.
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An application for the phased development of up to 450 dwellings, land for primary school uses, a community hub, travel links and other infrastructure, will be heard this Thursday, at South Gloucestershire Council’s strategic sites delivery committee meeting.
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Savills, on behalf of Peterborough City Council, has advised on a new letting at the Herlington Centre in Peterborough, with Clayton Pharm agreeing to take Unit 22 to operate a healthcare retail store.
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Last week, the government pulled Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) decisions for Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, after updated legal advice.
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During the ongoing party conference season, DevComms have launched a live webinar for Monday 12 October, where members will review the sessions for those who were unable to attend.
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An application for construction of a new Aldi store, a Costa drive-thru, and car parking was approved at Wednesdays Cotswold District Council planning committee meeting.
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Our excellent photographer Aurelien Langlais produced another great set of images from OxProp Awards on Thursday (September 10).
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On 19 September, the South Cambridgeshire Investment Partnership (SCIP) is launching Cambium Square, a new neighbourhood in Cambourne, 15-minutes west of Cambridge.
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The winners have been confirmed for OxProp Awards 2026.
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Bidwells has added to its industrial & logistics agency team with the appointment of Luke Davenport.
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Savills has been appointed to source a tenant to develop and operate a new business at the Elephant Barn in Beerfurlong, Gloucestershire.
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The government has given the go-ahead for a new busway with path for walking, cycling and wheeling and a new travel hub to support the area’s growth – making journeys quicker and easier.
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ARC Oxford has welcomed clinical-stage biotechnology company, Infinitopes, which has taken an initial 800 sq ft in Motherlabs, ARC Oxford’s accelerator space, marking the next step in its growth after graduating from the Oxford BioEscalator.
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Founders, investors and industry figures gathered at Oxford North to discuss how the city can build on its research strengths to grow more artificial intelligence companies.
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Roger Smith, a director in Savills Central Planning team, considers the new iteration of West Oxfordshire’s Local Plan, which is now open to consultation:
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An application for construction of a new Aldi store, a Costa drive-thru, and car parking will be heard at tomorrows Cotswold District Council planning committee meeting.
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MERA has completed a £1,249,500 facility, secured at 70 per cent LTV over a 24-month term, to support the acquisition of a £1.8mn former commercial glasshouse site near Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
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The Oxfordshire Developers Forum has published its updated agenda for its next meeting at The Oxford Science Park, on Monday 14 September.
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Ipswich Borough Council has acquired Waterloo House, the former Debenhams building on the Cornhill, as part of its commitment to revitalise Ipswich town centre.
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Oxfordshire planning and heritage consultancy Edgars has announced a management buyout led by Jon Westerman as the independent business approaches its 20th anniversary.
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Milton Park is officially launching Signal Yard, its new £14 million social and retail destination.
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New bus shelters, real-time passenger information and improved cycling facilities will make it...
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In this exclusive piece of UKPF research, insight is given to the ten most significant (primarily of scale and mixed use) proposals happening in the Oxfordshire region which are in the planning application pipeline
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Oxfordshire residents will soon be able to access more EV charging sites as part of plans to make EV charging easier and more accessible across the county.
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Lomond has announced its latest strategic acquisition, establishing a new regional hub and strengthening its presence in the South West through the purchase of Ocean Property Services Group, a Bristol-based property services company.
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Gloucester City Council has submitted the Phase 1 planning application for the Greyfriars Project,, which is located between the recently completed Forum regeneration project and Gloucester’s popular Docks and Quays.
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Property consultancy Vail Williams has made a strategic appoint in its Thames Valley Valuation team.
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A planning application seeking refurbishment of Cambridge’s Market Square has seen approval at yesterday’s Cambridge City Council planning committee meeting.
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A Hertfordshire arable farm of more than 460 acres is on the market for a guide price of £5 million.
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Harwell Campus and Diamond Light Source, have unveiled ‘Fragments’, a new public interactive artwork inspired by the pioneering scientific discoveries taking place at Harwell campus.
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Pigeon has acquired the former Network Rail Goods Yard at Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds from Platform4, Network Rail’s dedicated property development company, bringing together a brownfield regeneration opportunity alongside its adjoining Burlingham Mill site.
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T A Fisher has recently acquired a five-acre site at Burghfield Common, for the purpose of...
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A recently submitted outline planning application for the development of 40 dwellings at land near Farnham Common, has received requests to be heard at Buckinghamshire Councils planning committee.
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A new eastern entrance for Bristol Temple Meads Station opened yesterday, allowing for direct access between the station and the new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus
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A proposal for the refurbishment of Market Square, Peas Hill, and Guildhall Street in Cambridge, will be heard at tomorrow’s Cambridge City Council planning committee meeting.
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FRP Real Estate Advisory has structured a £1.1 million refinance across four lenders and seven separate leases for an experienced property refurbishment contractor.
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