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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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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Taylor Wimpey launches January homebuyer events across Southern Counties
Taylor Wimpey is welcoming househunters to a series of January events across the Southern Counties, offering property tours, bespoke buying support and free mortgage advice at selected developments.
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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.
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Oxford North celebrates milestone as it creates its 2,000th construction job
Oxford North has created its 2,000th construction job, doubling local employment in under two years and surpassing its regional hiring targets. With strong apprenticeship support and major investment, the development continues to deliver lasting economic and community benefits.
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Exeter College unveils proposals for EXOq research and innovation district next to Oxford Parkway station
Exeter College has revealed proposals for EXOq, a major new 30-hectare research and innovation district beside Oxford Parkway station, combining sovereign high-performance computing infrastructure with quantum-ready data facilities, extensive parkland, and new community amenities for Kidlington.
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New illustrated walkway celebrates West Oxford as Botley Road bridge works continue
A new illustrated walkway by artist Chris Shipton will brighten the route between Oxford Station and West Oxford from 13 November 2025, blending engineering storytelling with local heritage as Botley Road bridge replacement works continue under the Oxfordshire Connect project.
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Mishcon de Reya becomes first tenant at £1.2bn Oxford North innovation district
Mishcon de Reya has become the first tenant at Oxford North, taking 3,500 sq ft at The Red Hall within the £1.2bn global innovation district designed to drive Oxford’s science and technology growth.
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Oxford Golf Club unveils new dining and hospitality space
Oxford Golf Club has opened a new 50-seat dining and hospitality space, marking the first phase of its clubhouse regeneration project. The development aims to transform the historic course into a vibrant, seven-day-a-week community hub.
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Oxford North welcomes hundreds for IF Oxford science and theatre celebration
Hundreds gathered at Oxford North for IF Oxford’s family science event, enjoying interactive exhibits, robotics, and Creation Theatre’s Orbit performance, celebrating science, art, and innovation at the city’s new innovation district.
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Wantage-based Stepnell reports fifth year of profit and targets £140m turnover in 2026
Stepnell has reported its fifth consecutive year of profit, with turnover up to £112m and projected to reach £140m in 2026, following strategic expansion, repeat business, and a successful demerger positioning the firm for sustained growth.
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The Crown Estate acquires Harwell East site for science and innovation expansion
The Crown Estate has acquired Harwell East in Oxfordshire, a 221-acre site set to deliver 4.5 million sq ft of lab and manufacturing space, 400 homes, and 30,000 jobs, expanding the UK’s science and innovation infrastructure.