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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his government’s dedication to economic growth, emphasising the need to strengthen ties with key international partners. Speaking at a business breakfast at the British residence in Rome, Starmer highlighted the UK’s openness to trade and investment, particularly with fellow G7 economies like Italy. London is set to attract a substantial influx of investors from countries such as the USA, Italy and Germany, focusing on major refurbishments and new builds in the capital. “𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺,” Starmer stated. “𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘜 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘐𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘺, 𝘢 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺.” Starmer’s remarks are part of a broader strategy to draw investment from both the US and EU, especially in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Notable international companies like Balfour Beatty plc, Taylor Wimpey plc and Laing O'Rourke are already making significant investments in London’s construction industry. “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘒 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴,” he declared, inviting investors to explore opportunities in the country. https://lnkd.in/e3PWMAQ2 #keirstarmer #londoninvestment #economicgrowth #globalpowerhouse #uktrade #internationalpartners #g7economies #investmentopportunities #constructionboom #ukbusiness #economicstrategy #infrastructuredevelopment #globalchallenges #ukusrelations #euinvestment #innovationhub #economicdynamism #londonconstruction #tradeandinvestment #ukopenforbusiness #economicstability #internationalcooperation #futureoflondon #investmentinflux #economicpriority

Today, almost three years on from the signing of the first ever City & Growth Deal for Northern Ireland, Belfast Region City Deal partners visited Stormont to share how the decade-long programme of investment is already delivering results, creating jobs, and leveraging further private sector investment. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eSUieSHD

A free market system is essential for producing the best results, fostering innovation and ensuring quality in our buildings and infrastructure. Tune in as ABC Florida East Coast Chapter President and CEO Peter Dyga discusses the importance of a free economic system.

Good morning from Leeds. Here’s your Wednesday round-up of the latest news and views from EG. 📈 British Land is back in the black on the back of estimated rental value growth, although its portfolio value has declined. The owner made an IFRS profit of £1m in the year ending 31 March. That compares with a loss of more than £1bn in the same period last year. ERV growth reached 5.9%, with underlying profit up by 2%. Portfolio value fell by 2.6% to £8.7bn. EPRA net tangible assets per share was down by 4.4% to 562p in the year. 🤝 Today, EG through its Public Sector Forum, launches an indispensable guide for private investor and public bodies that are serious about developing valuable partnerships. The 'Working in Partnership' guide delivers a 12-point plan aimed at facilitating proper partnerships that will drive investment across the UK. “We live in unprecedented times,” said Jackie Sadek, EG public sector forum chair and chair of the The UK Innovation Corridor. “Foreign direct and domestic investment has become ever more important, nay crucial, to our local and national economies. Put simply, the need to align potential investors with local leaders and form on-the-ground partnerships is greater than it has ever been. “The EG public sector forum has come together as a group of local authority leaders, networkers and facilitators, to think afresh about how we can work with investors more productively.” The guide will be launched at UKREiiF this afternoon, with support from Lord Richard Harrington. Join the conversation and pick up your free copy by joining the conversation at 3pm in the Tournament Gallery. 🏢 Real estate agency Compton has launched its own marketing arm, Compton Studio – an offering that co-founder Shaun Simons says will give landlords leasing new space “a much tighter, more informed, more focused approach to how brands are put together”. The new business is led by partner and Compton head of marketing Holly Allenby, who joined the firm last year from the same role at residential estate agency The Modern House.   ⬇ All this and more below ⬇

The Belfast City and Region Place Partnership has just returned from UKREiiF – the UK Real Estate, Investment, and Infrastructure Forum – where they targeted GB investors with the offer of unique dual market access to both the UK and Europe. Together, they presented the region’s compelling business proposition and outlined developments already bolstering our commercial property market including: 🏗️ Ireland’s largest transport hub Belfast Grand Central Station –due to open later this year 🏗️ neighbouring 1.3 million ft² mixed-use space at Weavers Cross 🏗️ major investments from companies including Legal & General, providing £150m of funding for a major residential development 🏗️ transformational £1 billion Belfast Region City Deal programme of investment; and 💸 some of the most attractive yields across Europe. Watch this short video where Damien Martin, Strategic Director, Place and Economy, Belfast City Council outlines why it’s the perfect time to invest in the Belfast region. For more information, go to www.investinbelfast.com #Investment #Partnership #Regeneration

We are optimistic that the facilities services M&A market will remain strong in 2024 for both financial and strategic buyers. Read more in Lincoln's latest Facilities Services Market Update: https://lnkd.in/gvTKGZW8 #LincolnPerspectives

We are optimistic that the facilities services M&A market will remain strong in 2024 for both financial and strategic buyers. Read more in Lincoln's latest Facilities Services Market Update: https://lnkd.in/gsZh93Vs #LincolnPerspectives

It’s just over a week since we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with City of Virginia Beach 🖊. This economic collaboration will bring opportunities for growth in a range of sectors – both here and in the US 🌎. We’re already discussing initiatives from 2025 and beyond, including support for US investors and exporters who are interested in East Anglia 🤝. Find out more about the agreement: https://lnkd.in/e7FPMa2Q Norfolk County Council, Suffolk County Council, City of Virginia Beach

Catch up with our Guide to Alternatives webinar, which put the spotlight on European commercial property. Is the market at a turning point? Find out what Aaron Hussein and Carol Hodgson concluded. https://bit.ly/42gMvmt

Ryan Ip, CFA, MRICS, Vice President of 團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation cum Executive Director of Public Policy Institute, responded to the quarterly land sale programme for January to March 2025 announced by the Government. His response was quoted and forwarded by 20 media. He stated that the launch of smaller sites by the Government is within expectation. After the review of the infrastructure, the Government has put up a site in Tung Chung to test the market capacity. He regarded the above as a strategic move that maintaining stability while introducing changes, which likely will provide a valuable reference indicator for the future direction of the market. Read more: RTHK: https://bit.ly/3W5MkGM Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei: https://bit.ly/3DEVOlJ Land and Housing Research Team: Ryan Ip, CFA, MRICS, Jason Leung, Andy Wong, Calvin Au, Alvin Chiu, Wenhui Jia #OurHongKongFoundation #OHKF #LandandHousing #GovernmentLandSale