Day one – UKREiiF 2025
A sunny start to UKREiiF in Leeds last week. Day one kicked off with a keynote by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Raynor, doubling down on the government’s message to “build, build, build”. And, the optimism continued. Listening to the plans and proposals for towns and cities across the UK, a key theme that […]
Placefirst completes Halifax’s first BTR scheme at successful launch event
Coverdale Barclay’s client Placefirst recently opened Bolt Works, a brand-new community of 122 rental homes in the centre of Halifax. Bolt Works is Halifax’s first dedicated build-to-rent community and features sustainable technologies, including solar panels, heat pumps, and MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) systems. The development was built on the site of […]
Untold Living completes £500,000 refurbishment of retirement community in Westbury, Wiltshire
Our client Untold Living recently completed a £500,000 refurbishment of its Chantry Court development in Wiltshire, at a ceremony attended by delighted residents as well as the Mayor of Westbury, Councillor Jane Russ, who officially marked the completion of the refurbishment. New door entry security systems and care assist systems have been installed, alongside […]
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 – […]