Latest East England's Property News and Analysis | Property Week https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england News, analysis, insight and events for UK property professionals Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:03:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://wp-eris.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/favicon-70x70-1.png Latest East England's Property News and Analysis | Property Week https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england 32 32 https://www.propertyweek.com/wp-content/themes/mbm-mops-2017/images/logo.gif Property Week https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england 125 75 News, analysis, insight and events for UK property professionals Vistry bags two deals to build over 3,500 new homes https://www.propertyweek.com/news/vistry-bags-two-separate-deals-to-deliver-over-3500-new-homes Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:16:51 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=649036 The housebuilder will construct up to 2,204 homes as part of its Hopfields development in South Worcester along with 1,375 homes on a site in Bury St Edmunds.

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]]> Housing associations Settle and Paradigm agree merger https://www.propertyweek.com/news/housing-associations-settle-and-paradigm-agree-merger Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:19:17 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=639947 The new organisation, called SettleParadigm, will become the largest housing association operating across the Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire region.

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]]> Jones to lead Savills’ Cambridge development team https://www.propertyweek.com/news/abigail-jones-to-lead-savills-cambridge-development-team Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:27:34 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=635556 The 2021 RICS Surveyor of the Year will continue to advise on the sale and marketing of residential land.

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]]> Rockspring buys £47.5m Ipswich retail park https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/rockspring-buys-47-5m-ipswich-retail-park Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:07:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/rockspring-buys-47-5m-ipswich-retail-park Rockspring Property Investment Managers has acquired Euro Retail Park in Ipswich from Helix Property Advisors for £47.5m at a yield of 7%. 

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]]> Turnstone Estates plots £50m seaside leisure scheme https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/turnstone-estates-plots-50m-seaside-leisure-scheme Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/turnstone-estates-plots-50m-seaside-leisure-scheme Developer Turnstone Estates has agreed the conditional purchase of a 5.7-acre site in Southend-on-Sea, where it plans to build a £50m leisure and residential development.

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]]> New Ipswich restaurant rises from the ashes of failed development https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/new-ipswich-restaurant-rises-from-the-ashes-of-failed-development Fri, 21 Nov 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/new-ipswich-restaurant-rises-from-the-ashes-of-failed-development When the mixed-use Quayside Bar & Grill development in Ipswich’s Regatta Quay closed without warning last February, locals lamented its demise.

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]]> Long-term vision for shopping centre in Chelmsford pays off for Aquila https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/long-term-vision-for-shopping-centre-in-chelmsford-pays-off-for-aquila Fri, 21 Nov 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/long-term-vision-for-shopping-centre-in-chelmsford-pays-off-for-aquila After more than a decade, Tony Chambers sees his dreams come true.

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]]> Thorny question of housing in Cambridgeshire https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/thorny-question-of-housing-in-cambridgeshire Fri, 21 Nov 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/thorny-question-of-housing-in-cambridgeshire Why two Cambridgeshire councils are taking different approaches to housebuilding.

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]]> Rethink due on vacant space in shopping centre https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/rethink-due-on-vacant-space-in-shopping-centre Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/rethink-due-on-vacant-space-in-shopping-centre Norwich councillors met yesterday to discuss future uses of the almost vacant fourth floor of Castle Mall (pictured), the city-centre shopping centre.

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]]> AstraZeneca move sparks scramble for science park sites https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/astrazeneca-move-sparks-scramble-for-science-park-sites Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/astrazeneca-move-sparks-scramble-for-science-park-sites A shortfall of space is forcing landowners to rethink campus plans. By Christine Eade.

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]]> Brookgate lays tracks for new-look city https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/brookgate-lays-tracks-for-new-look-city Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/brookgate-lays-tracks-for-new-look-city The man behind Cambridge’s biggest property deals talks to Property Week about his plans for one of England’s most sought-after counties.

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]]> Duke’s Wharf deal gets developer back on target https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/dukes-wharf-deal-gets-developer-back-on-target Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/dukes-wharf-deal-gets-developer-back-on-target A new resi development in Norwich heralds a fresh focus for Targetfollow Estates.

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]]> Sky’s the limit once change of use is granted https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/skys-the-limit-once-change-of-use-is-granted Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/skys-the-limit-once-change-of-use-is-granted Developers make city-centre history after a shift in government policy, Christine Eade reports.

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]]> Developers make a move for unfinished flats https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/developers-make-a-move-for-unfinished-flats Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/developers-make-a-move-for-unfinished-flats Housebuilders, speculative developers and those wanting to carry out mixed-use developments have put in offers to Savills’ Chelmsford office to purchase the concrete framework of the unfinished blocks of flats on Ipswich water front.

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]]> Aylesbury East developers aim to reap what they sow https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/aylesbury-east-developers-aim-to-reap-what-they-sow Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/aylesbury-east-developers-aim-to-reap-what-they-sow The new village of Aylesbury East in Buckinghamshire will be protected from traffic by a link road that will run between the A148 that travels north-east from the proposed development, and the A41 heading south-east towards London.

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]]> MEPC office enterprise pays off in Abingdon https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/mepc-office-enterprise-pays-off-in-abingdon Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/mepc-office-enterprise-pays-off-in-abingdon Speculative schemes have benefited from enterprise zone status. Christine Eade reports.

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]]> Augur must bring homes to market at Luton’s Napier Park https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/augur-must-bring-homes-to-market-at-lutons-napier-park Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/augur-must-bring-homes-to-market-at-lutons-napier-park Augur Developments is in discussion with Luton Borough Council about how many houses Augur must build at Napier Park before it can open a supermarket within the development.

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]]> Clegg pledges £55.5m to put Oxford on road to innovation https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/clegg-pledges-55-5m-to-put-oxford-on-road-to-innovation Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/clegg-pledges-55-5m-to-put-oxford-on-road-to-innovation City Deal funding package will improve transport and research centres. Christine Eade reports.

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]]> Move fuels Aero Tec’s expansion https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/move-fuels-aero-tecs-expansion Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/move-fuels-aero-tecs-expansion Fuel tank manufacturer to quadruple its presence in Milton Keynes. Christine Eade reports

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]]> Q+A: Milton Keynes development https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/qa-milton-keynes-development Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/qa-milton-keynes-development Milton Keynes continues to show its heritage as the UK’s last big New Town, since it was launched in 1967. Consequently, the public sector still plays a big part.

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]]> And finally … JLL’s giant Norwich let https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/and-finally-jlls-giant-norwich-let Fri, 29 Nov 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/and-finally-jlls-giant-norwich-let The Norwich office of Jones Lang LaSalle was responsible for the city’s biggest letting this year — but as a tenant, not an agent.

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]]> Cambridge face-off to restore hotel’s dignity https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/cambridge-face-off-to-restore-hotels-dignity Fri, 29 Nov 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/cambridge-face-off-to-restore-hotels-dignity One of Cambridge’s architectural embarrassments of the 1960s — the front of the University Arms hotel on Regent Street in the city centre — is to be demolished and replaced by a more traditional frontage.

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]]> Occupier’s eye: all roads lead east for Aldi https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/occupiers-eye-all-roads-lead-east-for-aldi Fri, 29 Nov 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/occupiers-eye-all-roads-lead-east-for-aldi Discounter targets “middle market” in eastern counties.

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]]> Bucket maker scoops up distressed factory https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/bucket-maker-scoops-up-distressed-factory Fri, 29 Nov 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/bucket-maker-scoops-up-distressed-factory Harford Attachments, the Norwich-based firm that manufactures excavating buckets for mechanical diggers, has exchanged contracts to buy the factory of the failed double-glazing company, Uniglaze.

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]]> Habitat unit’s cosmic transformation https://www.propertyweek.com/regions/east-of-england/habitat-units-cosmic-transformation Fri, 29 Nov 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.propertyweek.com/uncategorized/habitat-units-cosmic-transformation Cosmo SONY DSC More than two years after furniture chain Habitat went into administration, the Norwich branch in London Street will reopen as Cosmo, the pan-Asian buffet restaurant (pictured), and the Gym, a budget gym. Landlord HSBC granted Cosmo a 15-year lease with five-yearly rent…

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