Property & Development
Browse the latest Construction & Real Estate news and stories in Oxford and across Oxfordshire, including stories about building, managing, developing or investing in Real Estate in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
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Worcester College acquires Jericho Wharf site after years of deadlock
Worcester College has completed the purchase of the long-derelict Jericho Wharf site, ending years of uncertainty and raising hopes that one of Oxford’s most prominent brownfield sites can finally be redeveloped following the City Council’s threat of compulsory purchase.
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Didcot and Wantage MP visits Greencore Homes sustainable development in Milton Heights
Olly Glover MP has visited Greencore Homes’ Better Than Net Zero housing development at Milton Heights to discuss sustainable housebuilding, affordable home ownership and the role of environmentally efficient homes in supporting Oxfordshire’s future growth.
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Three innovative companies choose Milton Park for next stage of growth
Three growing companies spanning ecology, fusion energy and immersive technology have chosen Milton Park as their new base, strengthening Oxfordshire’s position as one of the UK’s leading centres for science, innovation and high-growth businesses.
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Australian life sciences firm IonOpticks chooses Milton Park for European headquarters
Australian life sciences company IonOpticks has established its first overseas headquarters at Milton Park, creating a new UK and European base that will bring faster support to researchers working in proteomics and medical science.
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Milton Park launches new Park Rangers to support growing Oxfordshire innovation community
Milton Park has introduced a new Park Rangers service designed to provide a more visible and customer-focused presence across the Oxfordshire innovation community, supporting thousands of employees, visitors and more than 280 businesses based at the site.
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Oxford Trust opens £9m Aspen Building in Oxford as demand for laboratory space grows
A £9m innovation building has opened in Headington, providing specialist laboratory space for science and technology companies while expanding STEM education facilities through Science Oxford.
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Plans for major Ozone Leisure Park redevelopment set for approval by City Council
Plans to transform Oxford’s Ozone Leisure Park with new leisure facilities, laboratories, a transport hub and the restoration of a historic Grade II listed pub are set to move forward, with planning officers recommending approval.
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Apollo Pharmacy expands healthcare services at Signal Yard, Milton Park
Apollo Pharmacy has opened a larger, purpose-built site at Milton Park’s Signal Yard, strengthening the Park’s growing health and wellbeing ecosystem while supporting both local residents and the working community with faster, more accessible care.
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Major milestone as 38–40 George Street redevelopment moves into construction phase
The regeneration of 38–40 George Street has reached a key milestone as Marick Real Estate appoints Watkin Jones Group to deliver the new 145-unit Wilde Oxford aparthotel, alongside a 400m² community space developed with Makespace Oxfordshire.
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Home buying and selling reform has the potential to “transform” home sales in West Oxfordshire
In this opinion piece, Brendan Kay, Managing Director of Parkers Properties, voices his support for new Government reforms aimed at improving transparency, speeding up home sales and raising professional standards in the estate agency sector.
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EXOq innovation district plan near Kidlington sparks debate over green belt development
Plans for a major £900 million innovation district on Oxfordshire’s green belt have sparked strong opposition from campaigners and local groups, who warn of severe traffic impacts and accuse developers of a “betrayal” over land use commitments.
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Plans to redevelop Warneford Hospital reapproved after review by Oxford City Council committee
Plans to redevelop the historic Warneford Hospital site in Headington have been approved for a second time by Oxford City Council, despite cross-party objections over increased parking provision, environmental concerns and warnings of a potential judicial review.
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Planted Plates opens at Signal Yard as Milton Park’s first food and beverage operator
Independent café Planted Plates has opened at Signal Yard, Milton Park, becoming the first food and beverage operator at the £14m development. The opening marks a key milestone in the ongoing transformation of Signal Yard into a mixed-use social and retail destination.
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Oxford Covered Market: How the £8m regeneration could reshape a historic landmark
Oxford City Council has unveiled plans for an £8m programme of improvements to the Covered Market. A before-and-after vision shows how the historic market could be transformed while preserving its character and independent trading spirit.
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City Council invites public to consultation on £8m Covered Market improvement plans
Oxford City Council has opened a public consultation on proposals for an £8m programme of essential improvements to the Covered Market. The plans aim to upgrade ageing infrastructure, enhance accessibility and public spaces, and secure the long-term future of one of the city’s most historic trading sites.
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Bidwells launches 1,054-acre Nuneham Estate to market in rare Oxfordshire offering
Set within the village of Nuneham Courtenay near Oxford, the 1,054-acre estate combines heritage assets, diversified income streams and significant long-term development potential in a rare rural setting.