The Green Building Initiative has launched Ascent Building Certification for the UK and EU markets. This science-based system evaluates sustainability and resilience across global commercial property portfolios. Building on the success of Green Globes, it provides a transparent framework. The certification helps investors achieve measurable ESG performance while adapting to local regulations and environmental standards across all building lifecycle phases.
A major redevelopment of 75 London Wall is set to begin in the City of London following the appointment of Multiplex as the main contractor. The £250 million contract was awarded by joint venture partners Gamuda Berhad and Castleforge this month. The project will transform the existing site into a £1.2 billion office scheme covering over 450,000sq ft.
Supermarket Income REIT has expanded its UK portfolio by acquiring three well-established grocery sites in Aylesbury, Sale and Frimley for a total of £97.6 million. The deal includes major stores operated by Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, all of which benefit from long-term, inflation-linked leases. This latest move marks the end of a busy year for the trust, which has focused on recycling capital and strengthening its position as a specialist landlord.
JINGDONG Property has increased its UK logistics holdings with the acquisition of a prime site near Leicester. Located in the "Golden Triangle," the deal includes two large warehouses and a development site capable of hosting 678,000 sq ft of new industrial space. This acquisition boosts the firm's total UK footprint to nearly 3.93 million sq ft as it looks to support regional supply chains and economic growth through high-spec, environmentally friendly infrastructure.
Penta Real Estate has formally entered the UK property market by acquiring two residential development sites in London's Canary Wharf and Nine Elms. The projects, which represent an investment of over GBP 700 million, will collectively deliver more than 680 new apartments. The developments, which began construction this year and are set for completion in 2029, are being undertaken through an equal-share joint venture with the established London developer Ballymore.
The Grand, York has completed a £2.8 million renovation to launch SubRosa, a state-of-the-art new spa located within the hotel’s historic vault. The spa offers a unique wellness concept blending global traditions, such as Moroccan-inspired marocMaroc rituals, with scientifically advanced products, notably becoming the first spa in the North of England to offer SeaBody’s marine bioactive treatments.
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