Construction & Real Estate
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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Flex Health Hub launches at Signal Yard to boost workplace wellbeing
A new clinically led wellness facility has opened at Signal Yard, Milton Park. Flex Health Hub combines physiotherapy, rehabilitation and fitness services, offering expert-led classes and tailored employer programmes to improve workplace wellbeing and support long-term health.
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Oxfordshire’s laboratory market sees mixed activity in 2025, according to data
Oxfordshire’s lab and office markets saw a mixed 2025, with total laboratory take-up of 620,200 sq ft driven largely by The Ellison Institute’s 450,000 sq ft acquisition at Oxford Science Park. Smaller deals slowed due to tighter funding, creating a two-tier demand pattern across the county’s science and office locations.
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Thomas White Oxford launches search for residential partner for Eastside homes at Oxford North
Thomas White Oxford is seeking a residential development partner to deliver up to 161 energy-efficient homes at the Eastside site within Oxford North. With outline consent secured and 50 per cent affordable housing planned, the scheme marks the next phase of the city’s flagship innovation district.
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Green light for landmark HQ redevelopment at Bicester Motion
Plans to restore and extend the former Station Offices at Bicester Motion have been approved by Cherwell District Council. The 1926 neo-Georgian buildings at the gateway to the Technical Site will become a landmark HQ workspace for motorsport and future mobility brands.
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Bicester Motion strengthens estate team with two senior hires
Bicester Motion has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of an HR manager and estate manager as the 444-acre future mobility estate continues to grow.
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Stepnell completes refurbishment of Molecular and Imaging laboratories at University of Oxford
Stepnell has completed a complex refurbishment of specialist laboratories at the University of Oxford, modernising facilities within the Henry Wellcome Building while working in a live research environment and delivering significant local social value.
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Oxford biotech Newrotex takes new R&D lab space at Wood Centre for Innovation
Newrotex has moved into new laboratory space at the Wood Centre for Innovation as it scales up development of silk-based nerve repair devices, following encouraging early clinical results and ahead of planned regulatory submissions in the UK and United States.
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Taylors to open flagship gourmet deli and café at Oxford North innovation district
Oxford deli company Taylors is set to open a flagship café at Oxford North in March 2026, bringing gourmet food, coffee and event catering to the innovation district’s Red Hall and expanding its city presence to nine locations.
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Milton Park appoints Benedicts and CBRE as joint leasing agents
Milton Park has appointed Benedicts alongside CBRE as joint leasing agents for the 2.8 million sq ft innovation community, following a strong year of growth and rising demand from life sciences, quantum and emerging technology companies.
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172 new homes approved for next phase of development at Valley Park Didcot
Reserved matters approval has been granted for 172 new homes at Valley Park in Didcot. The next phase of the major development will include affordable housing, new infrastructure and strong community links, with construction expected to begin within weeks.
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Vistry and Abri to deliver 129 affordable homes at Kingsgrove Wantage
Vistry and Abri are partnering to deliver 129 new affordable homes at Kingsgrove in Wantage. The fully affordable development, supported by Homes England funding and built using modern timber construction, is set to begin this spring.
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The M&M Group appoints new Group Finance Director Tim Smith to support strategic growth
The M&M Group has appointed Tim Smith as Group Finance Director, joining the board as the business builds on record recycling rates and continued growth across its waste, environmental and remediation services.
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Savills appoints Gemma Chandler as new head of Oxford office
Savills has named Gemma Chandler as the new head of its Oxford office from January 2026. She succeeds Richard Binning as the firm prepares to celebrate 30 years in the city.
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Ground broken on first new primary school at Valley Park Didcot
Work is now underway on the first new primary school at Valley Park, Didcot. The net-zero carbon school will include a nursery, outdoor learning spaces and modern facilities, supporting families in the expanding new community.
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Grove Business Park reaches major milestone as Phase One construction progresses
Phase One construction at Grove Business Park has reached a milestone with Logica 1 and 2 nearing internal fit-out. The redevelopment will add three new science-focused buildings by 2026, supporting up to 2,500 future jobs.
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Blenheim Estate Homes unveil most energy-efficient development yet at Hill Rise
Blenheim Estate Homes has announced the launch Hill Rise, a new low-carbon community in Woodstock featuring up to 180 energy-efficient homes with solar power, heat pumps and EV charging. Designed around nature, the development includes green spaces, allotments and extensive walking routes.