BGO and LRC partner to invest in 2,100-home multi-family portfolio

BGO will acquire 19 of LRC’s residential buildings for an undisclosed sum. The portfolio will also include add-on acquisitions, primarily across Greater London. The post BGO and LRC partner to invest in 2,100-home multi-family portfolio appeared first on Property Week.

Broadway Malyan redesigns plans for Birmingham tower entirely covered in PV panels

Co-living scheme would be one of UK’s narrowest residential buildings at just 8.5 metres wide

Watkin Jones gets backing for New Kent Road scheme

Watkin Jones, specialist developer of multi-occupancy residential buildings, is planning to build a 260-unit apartment/hotel scheme in south London.

Safety of 60 buildings called into question as cladding assessment firm investigated

Questions have been raised over the safety of more than 60 residential buildings after it emerged that fire safety consultant Tri Fire faces suspension and investigation. The post Safety of 60 buildings called into question as cladding assessment firm investigated appeared first on Property Week.

Mecanoo six-tower scheme approved at final Olympic Park planning committee

The Architects’ JournalMecanoo six-tower scheme approved at final Olympic Park planning committee The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC)  has approved Mecanoo’s plans for six residential buildings of up to 32 storeys at its final planning meeting The post Mecanoo six-tower scheme approved at final Olympic Park planning committee appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia

Is this proposal from Michael Gove a potential solution to the post Grenfell fire safety issues?