CERT moves to kickstart stalled Manchester BtR 

Singaporean investor The Fragrance Group has bought the 116-bedroom Aloft Hotel on North John Street. 

The first residents have arrived at the 381-home Manchester scheme after main contractor Russell WBHO handed the project over following a 159-week build costing £80m. 

A contractor is sought to design and build a children’s residential assessment unit in Colwyn Bay, replacing WRW Construction, which went into administration this summer.

Covering approximately 80% of rented properties in the city, the initiative will boost the council’s ability to regulate and enforce safety standards.

The developer has outlined its intention to use half of the 37-acre site for open space as it launches the second round of consultation on its plans for the 5,500-home neighbourhood. 

The 7,552 sq ft flagship shop can be found at the Manchester Arndale.

The council wants to build a renewable energy facility on disused land at Wrigley Head in Failsworth, close to the Rochdale Canal.

One of the business practices that has shifted up a gear in the wake of the pandemic is the role of data in identifying opportunities, writes Sam Caulton of Re-Leased.

The media company is searching for a city centre hub and English Cities Fund’s net-zero scheme is the early favourite, according to market sources. 

The £3.5m Market 41 project, which has been in the pipeline since 2017, is recommended for approval when Trafford Council's planning committee meets next week.

Community Gateway Association’s 230-home project off Tabley Lane has been approved, along with a Wainhomes scheme at Garstang Road.