Adra secures £20m loan to bolster its North Wales portfolio

Welsh lender Principality Building Society provided the finance for the housing association to develop new homes and upgrade its existing stock. The post Adra secures £20m loan to bolster its North Wales portfolio appeared first on Property Week.

Westminster Council launches £746m housing works framework

Westminster City Council has launched a £746m procurement for housing repairs and major works contracts covering its 21,000-home housing stock. The local authority is seeking contractors for two long-term agreements covering responsive repairs, voids and major works across its residential portfolio, according to a tender… The post Westminster Council launches £746m housing works framework appeared first on Construction News.

Private equity firm eyes eight construction acquisitions this year

Investor TrueNorth Capital Group has acquired Leeds-based contractor KNG Building Services as it sets about creating a “construction supergroup”. Bradley Lay, principal of the private equity firm, said he hoped to complete eight acquisitions in the industry this year ahead of listing on the stock… The post Private equity firm eyes eight construction acquisitions this year appeared first on Construction News.

Encon merges, expands in East Anglia

Encon has merged its Encon Newmarket depot with Encon & Nevill Long Thetford, to offer a wider range of stock from a single 'Total Solutions' branch.

PAYCE project to boost Sydney’s affordable rental stock

Artist’s impression: PAYCE’s Melrose Park development. (Images: PAYCE)Sydney developer PAYCE has received planning approval for a 351-apartment development in Melrose Park. The NSW Department of Planning has … The post PAYCE project to boost Sydney’s affordable rental stock appeared first on Inside Construction.

FT - The 2023 Tech M&A Outlook, 13012023

After a pullback in tech M&A in 2022, and with IPO markets sluggish, dealmakers expect an uptick in M&A activity in 2023