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'Boutique' student flats plan for under-used building in Nottingham - Nottinghamshire Live

The aim is to 'inject new life' into the area

Plans for 87 homes on part of derelict Nottingham college site | West Bridgford Wire

A developer has resubmitted plans to convert part of Chilwell College into apartments and homes after a council failed to make a decision on the application

Controversial former Chilwell college plan passed but some residents criticise ‘monstrous’ project | Notts TV News | The heart of Nottingham news coverage for Notts TV

Developer of former Nottingham College site appeals as plans left undecided for ten months - Nottinghamshire Live

A mixture of student accommodation and residential buildings is planned at the site

Former Nottingham College site in Beeston set to be changed into student flats - Nottinghamshire Live

The scheme first went to a planning committee in July 2021

Planning inspector says yes to 162 student flats on former Nottingham College site - Business Live

Developer ALB Group bought the campus on the town’s High Road in 2020

Successful planning appeal paves way for 162-apartment student scheme | TheBusinessDesk.com

Happy ending for developer as drawn-out process concludes

Plans revealed for 162 flats on former college site | TheBusinessDesk.com

Nottingham developer bought the 120,000 sq ft site last November

Student accommodation eyed for college site | Insider Media

Nottingham College's Beeston campus has been sold to a developer which has drawn up plans to transform the site into student accommodation.

Plan to revamp Chilwell college site into student flats tipped for approval - Nottinghamshire Live

A petition has been set up against the project

Student accommodation planned for former Nottingham College site in Beeston - Nottinghamshire Live

The 120,000 sq ft site is earmarked for potential student apartments

120,000 sq ft Beeston site changes hands | TheBusinessDesk.com

Developer reveals plans for residential-led scheme

Plans for student accomodation to replace Nottingham College site will 'bring life to the area' - Nottinghamshire Live

But some residents were concerned about noise

Deal agreed at multimillion-pound Birkenhead development | Insider Media

A deal has been struck at a multimillion-pound Birkenhead town centre development, signalling a boost for the area.

Birkenhead flats planned after £1.5m acquisition - Place North West

Investor expands its original plans for Birkenhead accommodation scheme | TheBusinessDesk.com

Roof space will be utilised to build more apartments Roof space will be utilised to build more apartments

Big plans revealed for Birkenhead town centre building | Wirral Globe

THERE are the big plans in place for the huge unit in Birkenhead town centre that previously housed JD Sports and is current home to TK Maxx,…

Company behind new town centre development delivers presents to children at Arrowe Park Hospital | Wirral Globe

THE company behind a new development in Birkenhead have donated Christmas presents to the children's ward at Arrowe Park Hospital.

Big plans for huge Birkenhead town centre building home to TK Maxx, Barclays and New Look - Liverpool Echo

It's also home to the old JD Sports unit, after the brand last year moved into a larger space across the road

New town centre apartments prompts Worksop revival

Bassetlaw District Council have given the green light to an application to create nine new apartments costing £800,0000 above the former Burton menswear store in Worksop.

ALB on Arcadia spending spree | Commercial News Media

New apartments set to replace Burton Menswear store in Worksop as part of Nottinghamshire town 'revitalisation' - Nottinghamshire Live

The building has stood empty since 2014

Developer wins battle to create 55 new apartments in Chesterfield town centre

A developer says that he is delighted to get the go-ahead to turn an empty space above shops in Chesterfield town centre into apartments.

40 new apartments bid for Chesterfield's Burlington House

Property developers want to transform a rundown office block in Chesterfield town centre into hi-spec apartments.

Run-down office block to be turned into 40 flats | TheBusinessDesk.com

Seven-figure deal will see mixed-use building transformed

New high-quality apartments set to add vibrancy to Chesterfield town centre - Destination Chesterfield | Destination Chesterfield

ALB Group have bought Burlington House, a four-storey 37,000 sq ft building located on Burlington Street in Chesterfield's town centre for a seven-figure sum, and aim to convert the office block into apartments. 

Council u-turn sees developer get green light for new apartments | TheBusinessDesk.com

Revised plans get go-ahead

Luxury flats planned for empty run-down Chesterfield office block - Derbyshire Live

There are big plans for the building

£14M Development 'King Of The Castle' Nottingham Property Entrepreneur - Love Business East Midlands

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Regeneration of Falcon House takes flight | Dudley News

AN outdated Dudley office block could soon be transformed into 141 flats as part of a £14m regeneration project.

£14m transformation of former office block nears completion | TheBusinessDesk.com

18 month scheme to complete in June

Dudley's Falcon House to become 141 flats in £14m plan | Express & Star

Dudley's landmark Falcon House office block is to be turned into 141 flats in a £14 million regeneration project, it has been revealed.

Regeneration of Falcon House Takes Flight | Bdaily

Bdaily UK | Business News

Nottingham developer set to kick-off £14m Dudley resi scheme | TheBusinessDesk.com

A developer from Nottingham has bought Falcon House in a bid to create 141 flats, in what is set to be a £14m regeneration project. Arran Bailey, owner of

Regeneration of Falcon House takes flight | Dudley News

AN outdated Dudley office block could soon be transformed into 141 flats as part of a £14m regeneration project.

Dudley office building to be turned into apartments - Eque2 Housebuilding

A former office building in Dudley is to be converted into apartments, after previous plans to demolish it and turn it into a supermarket were abandoned.

Castle Court developer delivers gifts to Children's ward - Black Country Radio

West Midlands-based property development company, ALB Black Country Properties, have brightened up the festive season for children receiving treatment at the sensory unit at Russells Hall Hospital.

First look at new homes created at former Ilkeston Co-op - Derbyshire Live

Show apartment completed at ex-department store that was once the shopping hub of the town

Midlands regeneration – new homes at Ilkeston Co-op...

The latest multi-million pound residential development from Prosperity Developments – the company behind a recent scheme in Digbeth which was sold out before it began construction – has sold out just weeks after being released to the market.

Ilkeston Regeneration Plans ‘Step Up A Gear’ As Show Flat Is Released - Love Business East Midlands

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New homes sell out at Ilkeston Co-op conversion | Bdaily

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Property investor outlines £4m Ilkeston plans | Insider Media

A former Co-operative store in Ilkeston is set to be converted into 60 apartments and seven commercial units as part of a £4m project by ALB Investments.

Plans for 69 Ilkeston flats given green light | TheBusinessDesk.com

ALB Commercial Investments has been given the go-ahead to convert the upper floors of the former Co-op department store in Ilkeston into apartments. The

£4m investment set to ‘co-operate’ with local businesses in Ilkeston regeneration project | Commercial News Media

Plans to build 22 apartments at site of former care home in Carlton - Nottinghamshire Live

The care home was demolished back in 2017

Apartments approved at former Highclere Lodge care home in Carlton - Gedling Eye

A block of 20 apartments has been approved on the site in Carlton despite concerns over parking and developer contributions.

New apartments planned on former Highclere Lodge care home site in Carlton - Gedling Eye

The planning application seeks permission for the construction of 22 residential apartments at the site in Carlton

Major Nottingham city centre store closes near to 'half-demolished' Broadmarsh - Nottinghamshire Live

It is one of many stores to close in the area

New shop, cafe and activity hub for Lister Gate building in Nottingham city centre - Nottinghamshire Live

The new tenants say it's "going to be great for people living in the city centre" too

Community hub with shop and café to open on Nottingham's Lister Gate | West Bridgford Wire

Retro gaming, beginners’ yoga and arts and crafts are just some of the activities being brought by a community initiative to a high street currently

New plans for historic area 'in need of Hockley-style makeover' - Nottinghamshire Live

"People don't look up enough"

Developer hopes to serve up restaurant in former bank building | TheBusinessDesk.com

The Grade II listed building housed the former TSB bank until it closed in 2020

ALB Group banking on a restaurant to occupy Grade II listed building in Nottingham | West Bridgford Wire

A developer with ambitions of reversing the fortunes of Nottingham’s high street has bought a prominent city centre building, as it continues with its

ALB Group buys more city centre sites with plans to turn Grade II-listed building into restaurant - Business Live

ALB Group said negotiations were underway with tenants to extend their leases

Developer snaps up prominent Nottingham building | Insider Media

A developer has acquired a prominent building in Nottingham as part of plans to revitalise the city's high street.

Developer buys prominent Nottingham city centre building - East Midlands Business Link

A developer with ambitions of reversing the fortunes of Nottingham’s high street has bought a prominent city centre building.

Nottingham developer snaps up landmark building | TheBusinessDesk.com

Company acquires 30,000 sq ft building in Staffordshire

City centre retail premises under new ownership - Business Live

Nottingham-based ALB Group has bought the building in Stoke-on-Trent for an undisclosed sum

Row of popular city centre shops under new ownership - Stoke-on-Trent Live

A Nottingham property developer bought the building for an undisclosed sum

Empty town centre shop transformed to offer retreat for gaming fans | TheBusinessDesk.com

The former Greenwoods Menswear shop had been vacant since 2017

New lease of life for former city centre Greenwoods branch - Business Live

Geek Retreat has taken up the last remaining vacant space at Moxon Island in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

Plans approved to turn vacant city centre offices into flats - Business Live

The empty site is set to be transformed within six months

New shop and cafe perfect for 'geeks' coming to Hanley - Stoke-on-Trent Live

Geek Retreat is opening in the former Greenwoods unit

Flats Given Green Light for Hanley Town Centre - PropertyWire

Developers acquire landmark building in Hanley town centre

New owners are excited at commercial potential of property.

Stoke residential scheme gets backing from city planners | TheBusinessDesk.com

Vacant office space to be transformed

Property developer acquires landmark building in Hanley town centre | Commercial News Media

Nottingham developer ALB Group buys Sailmakers shopping centre in Ipswich - Business Live

ALB has made recent property purchases in Birkenhead, Stoke-on-Trent, Huddersfield, Derby and Nottingham

Nottingham developer goes shopping for 133,000 sq ft mall | TheBusinessDesk.com

The new owner is promising to take a "fresh approach to encourage more local businesses into the space

New owners of Sailmakers pledge to 'revive' Ipswich shopping centre | East Anglian Daily Times

The Sailmakers shopping centre in Ipswich has been sold to new owners who plan to support the town on its "road to recovery".

Sailmakers scores a try with Ipswich Rugby Club as it becomes its main sponsor

The new owner of a shopping mall has agreed to sponsor a rugby club's youth squads.

Deals secured for prominent Sailmakers site | Insider Media

Tenants have been secured for the flagship store formerly occupied by Top Shop and Top Man at the Sailmakers shopping centre in Ipswich.

ALB Group completes shopping centre acquisition | Insider Media

Nottingham property company ALB Group has acquired a shopping centre in Ipswich as part of its drive to revitalise town centres.

Bright future for Sailmakers after shopping centre changes hands

A major shopping destination in the heart of Ipswich has been bought by a Nottingham property firm on a mission to revive struggling town centres.

Ipswich: New doughnut shop offering free doughnuts on opening day | Ipswich Star

A new Ipswich store is giving away free doughnuts in the Sailmakers shopping centre this weekend.

Former Topshop unit at Sailmakers shopping centre to house two new tenants - Suffolk Live

The unit has been vacant since Top Shop's parent company Arcadia went bust. Now two tenants are moving into the former flagship store.

New owners of Sailmakers pledge to 'revive' Ipswich shopping centre | Ipswich Star

The Sailmakers shopping centre in Ipswich has been sold to new owners who plan to support the town on its "road to recovery".

Developers launch Victoria Mill apartments | Insider Media

A historic mill in Debryshire has been relaunched as a residential scheme following a £7m regeneration project.

‘No Trouble At Mill’ As Property Developer Arran Vows To Bring Regeneration To Draycott - Love Business East Midlands

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Arnold builders complete £7m revamp of historical Derbyshire mill - Gedling Eye

£4m regeneration project starts as properties snapped up | Insider Media

A £4m project to create new homes in Derby's Cathedral Quarter has been kick started after a Nottingham-based investment company acquired four properties.

132-apartment block in Halifax get extensive makeover

The completion of an extensive refurbishment programme has seen a Calderdale tower block add 132 apartments to the housing market.

Halifax tower block and surrounding buildings sold off to developer

A Calderdale tower block will be transformed as part of major investment in the Mixenden area.

Tower block to be refurbished following sale | Insider Media

A West Yorkshire tower block is set to be redeveloped following its acquisition.

Tower block sale to fund social housing developments | TheBusinessDesk.com

Developer to invest in refurbishment programme for 132 apartments