All set for Leeds: the industry anticipates UKREiiF 2025
Ahead of the UK’s premier real estate event, UKREiiF 2025, we asked various leaders from our network of developers, designers, investors, engineers and local authorities to let us in on what they are most looking forward to about the conference Whilst networking, and hosting events were common threads, what emerged was a picture of […]
Local Elections 2025: Yet another tough test for the Tories as Labour escape a serious reckoning
Coverdale Barclay’s Edward Poynton looks at the key battlegrounds of the upcoming local elections this week and who’s likely to win and lose. Mired in controversy due to delays following council reorganisation plans, as well as the first major opportunity for the electorate to let the Labour government know how they have been doing since […]
International arts institute to establish new cultural landmark at The Langham Estate’s newly restored heritage building
Our client The Langham Estate recently announced that international arts institute The Kamel Lazaar Foundation has signed a lease to occupy 93 Mortimer Street, a Grade II-listed 18th-century heritage commercial building. The foundation, which supports the research and production of art by Middle Eastern and North African contemporary artists, will occupy the entire 10,000 […]
Is Liverpool Street’s new BOXHALL City indicative of the changing face of the City?
We have been working closely with the BOXPARK team for the launch of their new big sister concept, which breathes new life into the historic Metropolitan Arcade and adds 14 new kitchens and 2 new bars to the City of London’s growing F&B scene. The BOXHALL brand moves away from the traditional shipping container design and […]
Plus ça change: Has yesterday’s Spring Statement changed anything for the built environment?
Coverdale Barclay’s Account Director Alexander Peel asks whether Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement has shifted the outlook for the built environment. In short, no. In Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ ideal world, yesterday’s statement would have been little more than a programmatic update on Labour’s progress in growing the economy. In reality, due to […]
Growth driver or power grab? The tensions at the heart of Labour’s Planning & Infrastructure Bill
Junior Account Manager, Edward Poynton, explores Labour’s tightrope walk of boosting economic growth while ensuring local communities are adequately consulted on what gets built. The long-awaited Planning and Infrastructure Bill was announced on Tuesday 11th March and promises a number of major reforms to remove blockages in the planning system to bring forth the completion […]
A headline-grabbing start to the year from Placefirst
It’s been a busy first quarter for our client, Placefirst. The developer and operator of rental homes (and specialist in single-family housing) has been in a period of accelerated growth and is targeting new territories as its customer-centric, community-driven strategy reaps rewards. In early January, its first private sector joint venture was announced – […]
Stockport MDC Welcomes New Managing Director
Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) has appointed Catherine Chilvers as its new Managing Director, marking an exciting new chapter in the regeneration of Stockport town centre. Catherine joins from Network Space Developments (NSD), where she led commercial and employment-led property schemes across the North. She brings a wealth of experience in urban development and […]
Flurry of office leasings for Sugar House Island & Devonshire Square
Exciting leasing news for Q1 for both Sugar House Island and Devonshire Square (DSQ) International Workplace Group (IWG), the leading global workspace provider, has taken space at Chimney Walk, the newest phase of the Island. Meanwhile, four companies – Railpen, ICE, Bullhorn UK and Manpower UK – take a combined five floors at […]
BOXHALL City announces full-line up of operators
BOXHALL City, the BOXPARK Group’s first new concept since 2011, has announced its full line-up of traders. The renovated heritage arcade turned-food hall will be home to global cuisines, from Singaporean to Peruvian, and independent businesses like Sourdough Sophia. BOXHALL City will open its doors to the public on Thursday 10th April. This […]