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The impact of fluctuating interest rates on funding for property developers

As rising interest rates present an obstacle for property developers across the UK, Peter MacAllan, director at J3 Advisory, explains how to reassess strategies amidst a rapidly changing financial landscape.

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SFS is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components for the building envelope.

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HS2 begins work on Old Curzon Street Station refurb

HS2 Ltd has begun work on the major restoration project to restore the Grade 1 listed Old Curzon Street Station in Birmingham.

Green light for £30m care home scheme in Bromley

Savista Developments has received planning permission to transform St Raphael’s care home in Bromley into a new care home on behalf of Hallmark Care Homes.

Materials and labour shortages threaten subcontractors’ recovery

Subcontractors across the UK are struggling to take advantage of the economy reopening, as rising costs and lack of availability of raw materials threatens business.

Network Rail to improve reliability between Norwich and London stations

Network Rail will carry out track and maintenance works between Marks Tey and Chelmsford on the busy London to Norwich mainline in September, October and November.

Green light for Bath student scheme despite lack of parking

Bath and North East Somerset Council has resolved to grant planning permission for a build-to-rent purpose-built student scheme in Bath.

New initiatives highlight need to do more for disabled drivers

The media hasn’t exactly swamped its audiences with the news, but this has been a significant summer in terms of improving accessibility for disabled drivers and passengers. Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, takes a look.

Homes England allocates £5.2bn to strategic partners for affordable homes

Homes England’s has announced 31 new strategic partners that will deliver nearly 90,000 grant-funded affordable homes over the next five years.

Housing association acquires Bedfordshire site to deliver 100 affordable homes

A Bedfordshire housing association has completed the purchase of 4.06 acres to develop 100 new homes as part of a new 650-acre urban village being created near Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire.

Preserving Nottingham’s history with security secondary glazing

In 2018, Grade I Listed Nottingham Castle has undergone a £30m conservation, renovation, and redevelopment to revitalise and restore the 17th-century Ducal Palace and its grounds.

Formal complaint against KPMG issued over Carillion audit

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced a formal complaint against KPMG and others regarding allegedly false information provided to the FRC in Carillion and Regenersis audit quality inspections.

Go-ahead for £78m Wigan to Bolton railway electrification

Major upgrades to the railway line between Wigan and Bolton have been given the green light.

Bidders shortlisted for £370m HS2 Solihull Interchange station

HS2 Ltd has revealed the shortlist of bidders for the £370m contract to deliver the Interchange Station in Solihull.

Graham secures 25-year facilities management contract

Graham has landed a landmark 25-year facilities management contract to support the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT).

Bouygues bags Essex student accommodation block

Bouygues UK has reached financial close for £168m on the third phase of the University of Essex's student accommodation scheme.

8 suppliers win place on £5m engineering inspection framework

8 suppliers have secured a place on a new £5m engineering inspection framework for public sector organisations across England and Wales.

Kier to refurbish Intercity Place for the University of Plymouth

Procured through the Southern Construction Framework (SCF), Kier has been appointed by the University of Plymouth to deliver the refurbishment of Intercity Place.

Government injects £8.6bn for affordable housing

The government has allocated £8.6bn for affordable housing over the next five years to deliver around 119,000 homes.

Caddick bags £15.7m industrial development in Ellesmere Port

Redsun has appointed Caddick Construction to deliver the £15.7m AVIATOR Phase II, which comprises two new-build warehouses with integral mezzanine offices.

Plans revealed for major mixed-use development in Leeds

Plans to create a multi-purpose events venue alongside student accommodation in the heart of Leeds’ cultural district have been revealed by developer Downing and Leeds City Council.

Green light for £124m Bracknell Coopers Hill regeneration

Plans for the first stage of Countryside and Bracknell Forest Council’s £124m vision to further regenerate the town centre have been approved.

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