Press
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GVA’s Property Management Team expansion continues in 2012
GVA’s Birmingham-based Property Management team has been strengthened with the appointment of a new Associate and the promotion of another.
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Connells secures new city centre offices
National estate agency Connells has signed a 10-year lease for a ground floor retail suite at Lombard House on Great Charles Street, Birmingham.
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Don’t miss out on the January sales at Hemlingford Mill, Kingsbury
To mark the beginning of 2012, local housebuilder Walton Homes is offering a discount of more than £20,000 on the remaining property at its beautiful Hemlingford Mill development off Coventry Road at the entrance to the village of Kingsbury.
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Househunters encouraged to combat rising energy costs with an eco-friendly home
Crest Nicholson, the developer behind Park Central in Birmingham, is urging house hunters to consider the eco-appeal of a property before purchasing a new home in a bid to combat rising energy costs in the UK.
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Golden opportunities at Park Central
To celebrate the Chinese New Year (23rd January) and the Year of the Dragon, developer Crest Nicholson is offering house-hunters a selection of ‘golden’ opportunities at its Park Central development in Birmingham city centre.
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Brindleyplace continues to invest in its facilities through new car park contract
The award-winning Canalside Car Park at Brindleyplace is due to receive a 21st Century upgrade, providing a boost to services and facilities.
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Bullwell Trailer Solutions discusses its environmental responsibility
Carbon reduction is an intrinsic business policy for independently owned Bullwell Trailer Solutions, which in the past 12 months has invested nearly £1.5 million in ensuring green policies remain at the top of its agenda.
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Bucking the trend, Walton Homes will continue to build homes across the Midlands
Despite the challenging economic climate, local developer Walton Homes has announced that it will continue to build new homes and will launch a further six sites across the Midlands during 2012.
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Orion Media extends lease at Nine Brindleyplace to 2021
Orion Media, the company behind leading Midlands radio station BRMB, has extended its lease at Nine Brindleyplace until 2021.
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Celebrate the New Year with a new home in Tamworth
Local developer Walton Homes is encouraging first-time buyers looking for a new home in Tamworth to visit its Carisbrooke House scheme located on Greenway Park in Two Gates, to discuss the tailor-made deals available.
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Carlyle secures new tenant for top floor of Colmore Plaza
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (“Carlyle”), announces that it has secured Grant Thornton UK LLP, a leading business and financial adviser, as its latest tenant at Colmore Plaza, Carlyle’s prime office development in Birmingham city centre.
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‘All you’ll want for Christmas is an Ebington Home’ claims Walton Homes
Walton Homes is urging house hunters eager to reserve a property before the festive period to come and view the stylish Ebington Homes at its Brindley Gardens development in Rugeley.
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Crest Nicholson scoops residential developer of the year at Insider West Midlands Awards
Crest Nicholson scooped the title of ‘Residential Developer of the Year’ at the annual Insider West Midlands Property Awards, last week.
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Hive’s Best Kept Secret Revealed
Residents of Hive now have their own private urban oasis, following the opening of the development’s Secret Garden.
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£777,000 lighting product development centre launched at Birmingham Science Park Aston
West Midlands-based businesses developing new, low-carbon lighting solutions are being offered vital support into research and development thanks to a £770,000 project launched at Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA).
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New show home unwrapped at Park Central, Birmingham
Just in time for Christmas, Crest Nicholson has unveiled a stunning new two-bedroom show apartment at its Park Central development in Birmingham.
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Unwrap the perfect Christmas present at Walton’s Hillcrest, Corby
Walton Homes has reported that 50 per cent of homes at its Hillcrest development in Corby have now been sold and is urging any potential homeowners who may be looking to move in time for Christmas to act now.
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St Modwen reports rising demand for North Staffs industrial units
Demand is rising for industrial units in North Staffordshire, regeneration specialist St. Modwen has reported.
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Green light for next phase of Longbridge Technology Park
Plans for the next 21,000 sq ft office building at St. Modwen’s £100 million Longbridge Technology Park have been given the green light by Birmingham City Council’s Planning Committee.
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Birmingham Science Park Aston hosts UK’s largest future gaming conference
Birmingham Science Park Aston has welcomed the biggest names in digital gaming to LAUNCH; a one-day conference showcasing Birmingham’s achievements and innovations in one of the world’s highest-growth multi-billion pound industries.
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Park Central shortlisted as ‘Best Regeneration Project’
Crest Nicholson has added to its trophy cabinet after being crowned Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year – with Park Central in Birmingham shortlisted as the ‘Best Regeneration Project’.
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Purchasers are snapping up properties at The Lincombes
Walton Homes has reported a surge in sales of one and two bedroom apartments at The Lincombes development in Mere Green – with just three homes now remaining.
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First luxury homes released for sale in Houston, Park Central
A new selection of one bedroom apartments has now been released for sale in the latest phase of Crest Nicholson’s popular Park Central development in Birmingham.
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Prime Minister visits Birmingham Science Park Aston to mark 50th start-up tech business
Prime Minister David Cameron today visited Birmingham Science Park Aston to mark the 50th technology start-up to be enrolled onto the Park’s Entrepreneurs for the Future programme.
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Mucklow secures significant letting at Apex Park, Worcester
Jelf Clarke Roxburgh has signed a deal on 13,187 sq ft (1,225 sq m) of office space at Mucklow’s Apex Park in Worcester.
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Hive collects trio of prestigious property awards
Birmingham residential development Hive has scooped three of the property industry’s top accolades at the UK Property Awards.
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Walton Homes opens the doors to Tamworth’s latest development
Local developer Walton Homes will launch a selection of exclusive new homes this weekend (12th November) at its latest development, Millfields in Tamworth.
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Showhomes to be released for sale at Park Central this weekend
Award winning property developer Crest Nicholson has announced it will release three fully furnished show apartments for sale at its Park Central Liberty building this weekend (5/6th November) – with prices reduced for a limited time only.
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Dr David Hardman appointed to board of UKSPA
Dr David Hardman MBE, chief executive officer of Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) has been appointed to the board of the United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA).
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Last chance to buy at Honeybourne Grange, Alrewas
Developer Walton Homes has announced that there is just one home remaining at its Honeybourne Grange scheme in the village of Alrewas.
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Apartments selling fast at Hive
Eastside development Hive in Birmingham city centre is continuing to sell fast with 14 apartments sold in August and September.
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St. Modwen submits planning application for next phase of Etruria Valley
St. Modwen, on behalf of Stoke-on-Trent Regeneration Ltd., has submitted an outline planning application for the latest phase of its growing Etruria Valley development.
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Contigo claims place in UK Deloitte Technology Fast 50
Energy trading software developer Contigo is celebrating, following its inclusion on one of the UK’s most highly regarded indexes of the country’s fastest growing technology companies.
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FirstBuy proves popular at Park Central
Developer Crest Nicholson has reported a surge in first time buyers interested in the government’s FirstBuy scheme at its Park Central Liberty building.
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IM Properties to construct BMW’s largest non-production unit
Warwickshire based IM Properties has been appointed by BMW to design and construct the largest non-production unit in the company’s global portfolio near Munich, Germany.
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Construction commences at Walton’s Appledore development
Construction has now commenced at Walton Homes’ new Appledore development in Armitage – with the first homes due to be completed by Christmas.
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LAUNCH conference brings big-name games industry figures to Birmingham
Delegates attending this year’s LAUNCH Future Gaming & Digital Conference will have a unique opportunity to hear first-hand from some of the biggest names in the European gaming industry.
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DBK Birmingham appoints new senior project manager
Construction, property and development consultancy DBK Partners LLP has appointed Ross Fittall as Senior Project Manager within its Birmingham team.
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Secondary property will continue to struggle in current market
With the equity markets unsteady and gilts trading at low levels, GVA reports that in terms of the commercial property market, there will continue to be a flight to quality and a resultant widening of the yield spread between prime and secondary properties.
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Regional office market sees steady improvement yet underlying concerns remain
The regional office occupier market has improved each quarter this year following a sluggish start, according to a recent report by GVA.
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Young professionals invest at Park Central
Award winning property developer Crest Nicholson has reported a surge in young professionals and University students investing in its city centre based Park Central development – with many more enquiring about the government’s FirstBuy initiative.
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Bullwell Trailer Solutions goes green with new phase of technology
Independently owned Bullwell Trailer Solutions, has launched the latest phase of its bespoke PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) technology – a move that will eradicate all paper usage amongst the company’s engineers.
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GVA takes Lakeside House, Northampton to Market
GVA’s Office Agency team has been appointed to market Lakeside House, a 101,000 sq ft purpose-built office building located on The Lakes Business Park, Northampton, close to J15 of the M1 motorway.
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Launch of Brindley Gardens paves way for more development in Rugeley
Walton Homes has revealed exclusive new homes at its Brindley Gardens development in Rugeley – a move which will pave the way for further development in the area.
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Deputy Lord Mayor promotes equality within the city
Birmingham’s Deputy Lord Mayor has headed a team of Council workers to help spread deaf awareness across the city – a task which has led the team to be named as a finalist in Birmingham City Council’s (BCC) prestigious Chamberlain Awards.
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Launch of Brindley Gardens paves way for more development in Rugeley
Walton Homes has revealed exclusive new homes at its Brindley Gardens development in Rugeley – a move which will pave the way for further development in the area.
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Green-fingered Darren rakes in rewards
Bromsgrove resident, Darren Share, has been named as a finalist in Birmingham City Council’s (BCC) prestigious Chamberlain Awards.
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Construction team steam ahead in Council awards
A team of dedicated construction experts that successfully delivered the heaviest concrete bridge move ever undertaken in Europe, has been named as a finalist in Birmingham City Council’s (BCC) prestigious Chamberlain Awards.
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Kind-hearted Rose recieves recognition from local community
A youth worker from Hall Green has been named as a finalist in Birmingham City Council’s (BCC) prestigious Chamberlain Awards.
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Local resident champions the neighbourhood’s young people
Alvechurch resident, Tracey Radford, has been named as a finalist in Birmingham City Council’s (BCC) prestigious Chamberlain Awards in recognition of her community work with young people in Birmingham and the surrounding area.
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IM Properties relocates to group headquarters
IM Properties, one of the country’s largest privately owned Property Companies, has relocated to join the wider IM Group team at IM House in Coleshill, North Warwickshire.
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Birmingham Science Park Aston partners with Cisco and Keiretsu Forum to connect entrepreneurs and global investors
Entrepreneurs at Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) will be able to link directly to top international investors from around the world, thanks to a pioneering initiative.
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CML Logistics to take full occupation of Brockton Business Park
St. Modwen has secured the letting of Buildings 1 and 2 of its Brockton Business Park scheme in Brockton, Telford, to CML Fulfilment & Logistics Ltd.
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New sponsor signs up for Science Park entrepreneur programme
Members of Birmingham Science Park Aston’s (BSPA) entrepreneurs for the future (e4f) technology incubator programme have received a boost through the scheme’s latest sponsor, Chiltern Railways.
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Top UK businesses choose West Riding House
Following the acquisition of the 150,000 sq ft mixed use West Riding House in central Leeds earlier this year, Moorfield Group (Moorfield) and Holbeck Land have announced new letting and lease renewals totalling 25,700 sq ft, in a confident start to their asset management programme for the city centre building.
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Midlands tech entrepreneurs offered slice of £1 million fund
A new scheme designed to help fledgling technology businesses secure a share of a £1 million equity funding pot has been launched by Birmingham City Council, with the support of Birmingham Science Park, Aston (BSPA).
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Carisbrooke House attracts first time buyers as rental costs soar
With rental costs the highest they have been in the last 12 months, Walton Homes is seeing an increase in interest from first time buyers at its Carisbrooke House development, located on Greenway Park in Two Gates, Tamworth.
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Last two homes remaining at Hemlingford Mill, Kingsbury
Following a recent flurry in sales activity, developer Walton Homes has announced that there are just two homes remaining at its Hemlingford Mill scheme in the village of Kingsbury.
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Executive family homes to be launched in Dorridge
Spitfire Property Group has announced the imminent launch of its new Mill Hollow development in Dorridge; a luxurious collection of three and four bedroom townhouses in a secluded village location.
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Bullwell Trailer Solutions celebrates one year at Lichfield HQ
Trailer repairs and maintenance specialist, Bullwell Trailer Solutions, celebrates its one year anniversary at its Lichfield headquarters on Thursday (29th September).
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St. Modwen demonstrates confidence in retail market
Developer St. Modwen has demonstrated growing confidence in the North Staffordshire retail market having taken the decision to fully build out its Phoenix Park retail development in Longton.
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The Junction, Oldbury prepares for a mid 2012 construction start
A circa £30 million construction programme for The Junction, Oldbury could commence in mid-2012 reports the developer for the scheme; The Junction Limited Partnership.
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Ed Vaizey to open Launch Digital and Gaming Conference at Birmingham Science Park Aston
Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) has confirmed that its annual Launch Digital and Gaming Conference will this year be opened by Ed Vaizey MP, the Coalition Government’s Minister for Culture, Communication and the Creative Industries.
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Apartments to be unveiled at Priory Point, Handsacre
Walton Homes has welcomed the first homeowner to its recently launched Priory Point development in Handsacre; with six more apartments now ready for occupation.
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Planning application submitted for Audley Avenue, Newport
A planning application has been submitted by St. Modwen to Telford and Wrekin District Council for a residential development to the north of Audley Avenue in Newport, Shropshire.
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Construction to commence on Goldmine, Walsall
St. Modwen and Goold Estates have announced that construction will commence later this month on ‘Goldmine’ at Lower Hall Lane, Walsall.
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Birmingham Science Park Aston uses cutting-edge technology for live international pitches
Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) has used cutting edge videoconferencing technology to give budding entrepreneurs from around the world the opportunity to join its latest business incubator programme.
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Contigo secures Accredit UK certification
Birmingham-based Contigo, one of the leading developers of specialist energy trading software, has qualified for Accredit UK certification, assuring customers of its outstanding commitment to producing high quality products.
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Maverick Telemarketing reaps the benefits of location at Birmingham Science Park Aston
Maverick Telemarketing has reported a 20 per cent increase in turnover in the last six months; a rise the direct marketing company attributes to its location at Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA).
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Flurry of entrepreneurs join Birmingham Science Park Aston incubator programme
Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) has welcomed four new entrepreneurial businesses onto its business incubator programme: Entrepreneurs for the Future (e4f).
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GVA’s property management team strengthened with appointment of chief operating officer
GVA’s 120-strong Birmingham-based Property Management Accounts team has been strengthened with the appointment of a chief operating officer. Sharon Walton has joined GVA at director level, having previously worked in the social housing sector for organisations including Severnside Housing.
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IM Properties secures £9m warehouse sale
Warwickshire based IM Properties has sold an 167,000 sq ft warehouse at Magna Park, Lutterworth to the Local Authorities’ Mutual Investment Trust (LAMIT) for £9.188 million.
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113 new homes are launched at Park View, Longbridge
St. Modwen Homes has launched 113 luxury new homes at Park View in Longbridge, representing the first homes to be developed on the site of the former MG Rover works. Situated off the tree-lined Lickey Road, the ambitious family-focused development has been eagerly anticipated in the marketplace with over 150 potential purchasers expressing an interest prior to the launch.
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Contigo secures sale to E.ON
Birmingham-based energy software developer Contigo has added another client to its burgeoning portfolio, having completed the sale of its flagship product to leading UK energy company E.ON Energy Solutions.
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First time buyers invest in Park Central apartments
First time buyers are on the increase at Park Central, with developer Crest Nicholson reporting a surge in sales of one and two bedroom apartments at its Liberty building.
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Birmingham Science Park Aston’s entrepreneur programme attracts further funding
Members of Birmingham Science Park Aston’s (BSPA) specialist technology business incubator will receive a further boost thanks to the Birmingham office of financial and business advisory firm Grant Thornton.
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‘Just turn up’ at Park Central this weekend
Crest Nicholson will be opening the doors to three show homes at its Park Central development this weekend (10th and 11th September), at what will be the development’s premier open day event.
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Finalists annoucned for prestigious regional city council awards
Following much anticipation, the finalists of Birmingham City Council’s (BCC) prestigious Chamberlain Awards 2011 have been revealed.
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Homeowners are set to benefit from Walton’s Lions Share at The Lincombes
Walton Homes is giving potential homeowners a helping hand by launching its popular Lion’s Share initiative at The Lincombes development, in Mere Green.
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Contigo in the blocks for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
A team from Solihull-based energy software developer Contigo is getting into the blocks ahead of the Blythe Valley Fun Run this weekend (Sunday 11 September).
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Planning submitted for new homes at Longbridge East
St. Modwen and Persimmon Homes have submitted a planning application to Bromsgrove District Council for the first phase of residential development on the former 52 acre Longbridge East works located off Groveley Lane in Cofton Hackett, Worcestershire. The application has been made alongside an outline application from St. Modwen for the overall site which proposes up to 725 new dwellings, with future plans for a new community centre.
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IM Properties completes £15m planning and infrastructure project
IM Properties has announced the successful completion of a complex £15 million planning and infrastructure project on Phase 2 of its Birch Coppice Business Park in North Warwickshire.
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Birmingham Science Park Aston reports encouraging occupancy rate across the campus
Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) has seen an encouraging growth in occupancy over the last three months, with 14 new lettings across the campus.
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Walton Homes prepares to launch four new sites in Staffordshire
Walton Homes is gearing up to launch four new sites across Staffordshire; a development programme which will see a total of 84 new homes built across the county.
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Bullwell Trailer Solutions develops bespoke training scheme
A bespoke training scheme, aimed specifically at trailer engineers, which has been developed by Lichfield based Bullwell Trailer Solutions, has gained the seal of approval from its major clients.
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‘Rent-A-Room’ on the rise at Park Central, Birmingham
Crest Nicholson has reported a surge in ‘Rent-A-Room’ activity following an increase in homeowners choosing to welcome a tenant at its Park Central development in Birmingham.
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Contemporary Garden Rooms relocates to Audley Avenue Enterprise Park
Developer St. Modwen has secured a three year lease for the letting of a 1,784 sq ft industrial unit at its Audley Avenue Enterprise Park in Newport, Shropshire.
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Planning application submitted for former Castleworks site, Stafford
A planning application has been submitted by St. Modwen Developments to Stafford Borough Council for a residential redevelopment on part of the Castleworks industrial site, off Castle Street, Stafford.
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ABB selects Hams Hall National Distribution Park as Midlands distribution hub
Power and automation technologies specialist ABB has selected IM Properties’ Hams Hall National Distribution Park to create a new Midlands Distribution Hub.
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Construction work commences at £5m youth centre in Longbridge
St. Modwen has appointed Morgan Sindall to construct Birmingham City Council’s new ‘myplace’ centre at Longbridge. The construction contract for the three-storey building is valued at £5 million.
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Young entrepreneur on incubator programme looking to secure funding boost
A budding entrepreneur based at Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) has secured a grant of £7,500 and is now looking to secure match-funding.
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Colmore Plaza extends concierge service with new running club
Occupiers at Colmore Plaza are being encouraged to swap suits for shorts and trainers this summer with the launch of the building’s first running club.
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Soshi Games sets out for funding with launch of new title
Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) based social games developer Soshi Games is gearing up for its first release and is on the lookout for private sector investors.
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Over half sold at Carisbrooke House, Tamworth
Over 50 per cent of all apartments have now been sold at Walton Homes’ Carisbrooke House development located on Greenway Park in Two Gates, Tamworth.
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Construction underway at Pheonix Retail Park
Developer St. Modwen has commenced construction at the new £8m Phoenix Retail Park in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent.
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F&C Reit lets 245,000 sq ft at Fradley Park, Lichfield
F&C REIT has let a combined 245,000 sq ft of new high-specification warehouse space at Fradley Park, Lichfield, to DHL and retail warehousing and distribution specialist Amethyst Group. GVA’s Industrial team acted on behalf of F&C REIT, together with Kingstons Commercial and CBRE.
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House hunters flag down Park Central taxi cab
House hunters in Birmingham have discovered a new route to a new home thanks to the launch of the Park Central taxi cab.
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Enterprise Zone announcement will fast-track £35 million Digital Plaza
Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) is accelerating the timescales for developing its £35 million Digital Plaza, following Government approval of the designation of the site within the LEP’s Enterprise Zone.
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St. Modwen welcomes Integrated M&C Services Limited to The Oaks, Redditch
Leading regeneration specialist, St. Modwen has completed a letting with property and building solutions supplier Integrated M&C Services Ltd (IMCS) for a 1,292 sq ft office building at The Oaks Business Park, Clews Road in Redditch.