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Former Nottingham office set to be converted into flats - BBC News

Former Experian office building in Nottingham to be converted into 118 apartments

Major plans revealed for £25m transformation of Nottingham offices that once housed Experian - Nottinghamshire Live

£25 million redevelopment of Riverleen House approved by Nottingham City Council

Multi-million-pound Nottingham apartment project takes another step forward

A multi-million-pound project that is reinvigorating a Nottingham gateway has taken another step forward after planning

Plans for dozens more flats at old Nottingham Experian building in £25m development

The proposals would bring the total of homes at the former office block to 160

Plans to transform former Experian office building into apartments take another step forward - Insider Media

A scheme to transform an office block in Nottingham formerly occupied by Experian has taken another step forward with plans lodged for additional residential accommodation.

Carlton developer set to transform city offices into apartments

Plans to convert an iconic office building into apartments have been given the go ahead by Nottingham City Council. Riverleen House off Electric Avenue, will be redeveloped by ALB Group for residential use, as part of a city-wide push to ease the UK’s housing shortfall. The £25 million project will see the building previously occupied by Experian

Former Experian offices could be turned into £25m housing scheme

Almost 120 apartments could be brought forward under the plans

Nottingham multi-million-pound apartment project takes another step forward

A multi-million-pound project that is reinvigorating a Nottingham gateway has taken another step forward after planning was submitted for additional residential accommodation.

Nottingham office block could become 120 city living apartments | West Bridgford Wire

A major office block in Nottingham could soon be transformed into nearly 120 new apartments under new plans submitted by developer ALB Group. Featured

Major plans confirmed for £25m transformation of ex-Experian Nottingham offices

The plans for 118 flats submitted to Nottingham City Council have now been approved

Experian office building earmarked for almost 120 apartments - Insider Media

An office block in Nottingham currently owned by Experian could be transformed into almost 120 apartments if newly submitted plans are approved.

Fresh plans push multimillion-pound redevelopment to next level | TheBusinessDesk.com

ALB Group has now lodged proposals to convert the top-floor space into additional one and two-bedroom homes

Carlton-based developer ‘leens’ into vision of city living with multi-million pound project

A major office block in Nottingham could soon be transformed into nearly 120 new apartments under new plans submitted by Carlton-based developer ALB Group. Riverleen House, currently owned by Experian, is the latest commercial site earmarked for residential use as part of acity-wide push to ease the UK’s housing shortfall. The £25 million project would see the landmark building reimagined

Flats complex plans for former Experian offices

PROPOSED £25M TRANSFORMATION WOULD CREATE 118 APARTMENTS

Green light for £25m Riverleen House redevelopment | TheBusinessDesk.com

The former Experian building will be converted into 118 residential apartments

Nottingham developer brings colourful style of Copenhagen to Bridlesmith Gate | West Bridgford Wire

A Nottingham developer who pledged to transform the fortunes of Bridlesmith Gate, has begun working with local organisations to bring a colourful taste of

Bridlesmith Gate: Incredible transformation as more shops breathe new life into Nottingham city street | West Bridgford Wire

Arran, ALB Group acquired 11 properties in Bridlesmith Gate and a further three units in nearby Lister Gate.

Carlton-based developer to bring colourful taste of Copenhagen to Bridlesmith Gate in Nottingham - Gedling Eye

ALB Group, based in Carlton, has begun working with local organisations to bring a colourful taste of Copenhagen to Nottingham city centre

Plan to make street in Nottingham city centre 'cool again' - Nottinghamshire Live

They want to make the area similar to London's Carnaby Street

Praise for new Nottingham artwork that 'makes you feel like you’re in Camden Town' - Nottinghamshire Live

The area 'needed brightening up'

Nottingham property developer Arran Bailey hopes to spark city centre rebirth after snapping up units - Business Live

'We want to make this area cool again – bring a vibrancy back that Nottingham was once known for'

Mural project brings taste of Copenhagen to Bridlesmith Gate | TheBusinessDesk.com

ALB Group's plan to rejuvenate Nottingham city centre has taken a colourful turn

Property developer succeeding in plans to make high street ‘cool’ again

A NOTTINGHAM property development company is succeeding in its plans to make a city high street “cool again” - with the majority of empty units it has bought filling up fast. Arran Bailey, managing director of ALB Group boldly announced just six months ago that his company was buying up empty shops in Nottingham’s Bridlesmith Gate, with

Property developer succeeding in plans to make high street 'cool' again – Nottingham Local News

A Nottingham property development company is succeeding in its plans to make a city high street “cool again” - with the majority of empty units it has bought filling up fast.

Vacant units snapped up at “Carnaby Street style” Nottingham Street | Insider Media

Property development company ALB Group has revealed that nearly all of its vacant units at Nottingham's Bridlesmith Gate have been snapped up, building on its plans to bring more vibrancy back in to the area.

Excitement as new coffee shop set to open on struggling Nottingham city centre street - Nottinghamshire Live

"Its good to see the street filling up again"

Developer swoops in major city centre property deal | TheBusinessDesk.com

Company has bought 11 units in the city's retail core - and want to turn the area into 'Nottingham's Carnacby Street'

'Amazing' plan unveiled by developers hoping to make Nottingham street 'cool again' - Nottinghamshire Live

'It'll be very good'

All but 1 unit snapped up in Nottingham shopping street aiming to replicate famous area in London's West End - Nottinghamshire Live

'I hope to see the footfall increase'

Developer snaps up prime Nottingham retail unit | TheBusinessDesk.com

Developer snaps up prime Nottingham retail unit on Bridlesmith Gate

Latest Bridlesmith Gate Acquisition - Box Property Consultants

BOX Property are delighted to announce their latest acquisition on behalf of ALB Group, this time ‘25 Bridlesmith Gate’, currently home to Fashion brand Joules.

Property developer continues spree of acquisitions on Nottingham street - East Midlands Business Link

Property developer ALB Group has acquired 25 Bridlesmith Gate in Nottingham, currently home to fashion brand Joules.

Developer snaps up prime Nottingham retail unit | TheBusinessDesk.com

The firm has plans to convert the upper floors to office or residential use

Developer gets go-ahead to create apartments on high-end shopping street | TheBusinessDesk.com

Some 17 people could end up living on the upper floors of the unit

Nottingham developer brings colourful style of Copenhagen to Bridlesmith Gate | West Bridgford Wire

A Nottingham developer who pledged to transform the fortunes of Bridlesmith Gate, has begun working with local organisations to bring a colourful taste of

Bridlesmith Gate: Incredible transformation as more shops breathe new life into Nottingham city street | West Bridgford Wire

Arran, ALB Group acquired 11 properties in Bridlesmith Gate and a further three units in nearby Lister Gate.

Carlton-based developer to bring colourful taste of Copenhagen to Bridlesmith Gate in Nottingham - Gedling Eye

ALB Group, based in Carlton, has begun working with local organisations to bring a colourful taste of Copenhagen to Nottingham city centre

Plan to make street in Nottingham city centre 'cool again' - Nottinghamshire Live

They want to make the area similar to London's Carnaby Street

Praise for new Nottingham artwork that 'makes you feel like you’re in Camden Town' - Nottinghamshire Live

The area 'needed brightening up'

Nottingham property developer Arran Bailey hopes to spark city centre rebirth after snapping up units - Business Live

'We want to make this area cool again – bring a vibrancy back that Nottingham was once known for'

Mural project brings taste of Copenhagen to Bridlesmith Gate | TheBusinessDesk.com

ALB Group's plan to rejuvenate Nottingham city centre has taken a colourful turn

Property developer succeeding in plans to make high street ‘cool’ again

A NOTTINGHAM property development company is succeeding in its plans to make a city high street “cool again” - with the majority of empty units it has bought filling up fast. Arran Bailey, managing director of ALB Group boldly announced just six months ago that his company was buying up empty shops in Nottingham’s Bridlesmith Gate, with

Property developer succeeding in plans to make high street 'cool' again – Nottingham Local News

A Nottingham property development company is succeeding in its plans to make a city high street “cool again” - with the majority of empty units it has bought filling up fast.

Vacant units snapped up at “Carnaby Street style” Nottingham Street | Insider Media

Property development company ALB Group has revealed that nearly all of its vacant units at Nottingham's Bridlesmith Gate have been snapped up, building on its plans to bring more vibrancy back in to the area.

Excitement as new coffee shop set to open on struggling Nottingham city centre street - Nottinghamshire Live

"Its good to see the street filling up again"

Developer swoops in major city centre property deal | TheBusinessDesk.com

Company has bought 11 units in the city's retail core - and want to turn the area into 'Nottingham's Carnacby Street'

'Amazing' plan unveiled by developers hoping to make Nottingham street 'cool again' - Nottinghamshire Live

'It'll be very good'

All but 1 unit snapped up in Nottingham shopping street aiming to replicate famous area in London's West End - Nottinghamshire Live

'I hope to see the footfall increase'

Developer eyes further city centre regeneration after Bridlesmith Gate success | TheBusinessDesk.com

Developer plans further regeneration after Bridlesmith Gate success

Property company buys 11 shops in Bridlesmith Gate with a vision to make it Nottingham's Carnaby Street | West Bridgford Wire

A property company has been acquiring empty retail units in a once vibrant part of Nottingham city centre with the aim of bringing the area back to life.

Nottingham multi-million-pound apartment project takes another step forward

A multi-million-pound project that is reinvigorating a Nottingham gateway has taken another step forward after planning was submitted for additional residential accommodation.

Plan to make city street 'cool again'

They want to make the area similar to London's Carnaby Street

Plan to create Carnaby Street in Nottingham

ALB Group have bought up 11 shop units in the largely empty Bridlesmith Gate.

Regeneration project has created a “Carnaby Street” in Nottingham, the developer says - Insider Media

The Nottingham-headquartered developer behind the regeneration of Bridlesmith Gate has hailed the project's completion with all properties now let to a range of retailers.

Browne Jacobson aided ALB Group's store acquisition in Chesterfield

The UK and Ireland law firm has advised ALB Group, a Nottingham-based developer, on its acquisition of a landmark former M&S store in Chesterfield’s town centre.

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

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

Nottingham developer swoops for 40,000 sq ft Sheffield building | TheBusinessDesk.com

He has been responsible for the renaissance of parts of Derby and Nottingham city centre

Prominent Sheffield city centre building bought by developer with plans for apartments

A property developer has snapped a large multi-storey building in Sheffield city centre with plans to convert it into apartments.

Coles Corner – Plans for apartments and indie business

2-18 Fargate. "Given the huge housing shortage, plus the frequently reported difficulties faced by first-time buyers, the most obvious answer is to turn this unused office space into much-needed, quality apartments or student accommodation." Arran Bailey. Image: GCW It dates to 1965-1966, and stands at Coles Corner, the iconic site of the Cole Brothers department…

A renovation project for a Sheffield Building is in the works

Yorkshire: The building has been bought by the property group ALB, at an unknown price, with its plans hinting towards turning it into a housing space, reported a news source.

Nottingham developer swoops for 40,000 sq ft Sheffield building - UK Construction Online

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

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

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".

Former Jobcentre Plus in Newark to get new lease of life as flats - Business Live

The building will be turned into 18 one-bedroom apartments

Job centre, on Lombard Street, Newark, to be redeveloped after is stood empty for more than two years

Nottingham-based developer 2GP Ltd have bought the building, on Lombard Street in Newark, after a year of negotiations.

Green light for Jobcentre-to-flats conversion | TheBusinessDesk.com

18 apartments planned

18 apartments to be created in Newark's former Jobcentre Plus building - Nottinghamshire Live

They are expected to be marketed early next year

Work to transform former Jobcentre to get underway after year-long wait - Love Business East Midlands

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Carlton Police Station to be turned into flats after seven-figure sale - Nottinghamshire Live

The flats will be named after the owner's grandfather, who used to run a nearby pub

Police make move to Carlton Fire Station - Gedling Eye

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

Work on Walsall's tallest tower is off to a flying start | Express & Star

The tallest building in Walsall is to be given a brand new lease of life thanks to property firm Tameway as it embarks on its latest venture.

Walsall’s tallest tower opens after redevelopment | TheBusinessDesk.com

The building has been transformed into 145 apartments

Restaurant plan part of vision for Walsall's tallest building - Birmingham Live

Permission has been granted for more than 140 apartments at Tameway Tower

New restaurant or shop for Tameway Tower in Walsall | Express & Star

A new restaurant or shop will be added to the redevelopment of Walsall's tallest building after plans were agreed.

Walsall's tallest building is officially open - and you can live there - Birmingham Live

The former office building has been redeveloped into 145 contemporary apartments

Walsall's tallest building to be transformed into flats | Express & Star

Plans to convert a town’s tallest building into flats have been approved.

Work completed to redevelop the former Delph House tower block, in Parkwood Rise | Keighley News

CONTRACTORS and company bosses gathered at a prominent Keighley tower block to celebrate the completion of a phase of a major regeneration scheme.

Progress revealed on major scheme to upgrade Keighley's empty Parkwood Rise tower blocks | Keighley News

A PROPERTY developer has thrown open the doors of the first fully refurbished flat in Delph House, Parkwood Rise.

Tower block developer with high hopes for Keighley

The high-rise former council flats that tower over Keighley are widely regarded as a blot on as landscape. But Arran Bailey sees the beauty in what most see as ugly 1960s architecture and to prove it he has just bought Leylands House and Delph House.

New artist's impression reveals how tower blocks could look in future | Bradford Telegraph and Argus

A NEW artist's impression reveals how Keighley's Parkwood Rise tower blocks could look in future if plans to renovate the buildings are approved.

Redevelopment set to start on 1960s high-rise apartments | TheBusinessDesk.com

West Yorkshire sites aim to attract young professionals to the area

Company’s £3,600 Donation to Youth Club in Memory of Businessman - Love Business East Midlands

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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