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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Milton Hill House unveils refreshed ground-floor interiors after summer refurbishment
Milton Hill House has unveiled a refreshed look following a summer refurbishment. The upgrades enhance comfort and style across the restaurant, bar and reception areas while retaining the property’s historic character.
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Oxford University opens £200m Life and Mind Building to tackle global challenges
Oxford University, in partnership with Legal & General, has opened the £200m Life and Mind Building, a transformative facility uniting the Departments of Biology and Experimental Psychology to advance world-class research into life, mind, and artificial intelligence.
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Bicester Motion unveils designs to conserve Hangar 113 for the next century
Bicester Motion has announced plans to restore Hangar 113, a historic 1937 RAF building, securing its future as a sustainable office and events space while preserving its heritage and supporting the estate’s mission to champion innovation and mobility.
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Taylor Wimpey invites buyers to ‘Dusty Shoe’ weekend at Southern Counties developments
Taylor Wimpey is inviting homebuyers to explore new homes before completion at its “Dusty Shoe” weekend across the Southern Counties. Visitors can enjoy early access, tailored incentives, and expert advice from the sales team.
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Banbury coach house apartment up for auction this month
A two-bedroom coach house apartment on Alma Road, Banbury, with a guide price of £180k to £200k, is up for auction with Clive Emson Auctioneers on 30 October.
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Charles Church to open new showhome at Didcot’s Valley Park development
Five-star housebuilder Charles Church will unveil a new showhome at Valley Park, Didcot, on Saturday 11 October. Visitors can explore beautifully designed homes, speak with financial advisors, and learn more about the 57 new properties available.
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Dame Mary Berry officially opens Audley Shiplake Meadows retirement village
Audley Shiplake Meadows, a new retirement village near Henley-on-Thames, has officially opened with a ceremony led by Dame Mary Berry. The development offers 65 senior living apartments, penthouses and cottages, all with private outdoor spaces and andscaped grounds.
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Grove Business Park welcomes Croyde Medical as its latest occupier as expansion continues
Croyde Medical, a leading UK maternity equipment supplier, has become the latest occupier at Grove Business Park, signing for a 3,419 sq ft unit as the Park undergoes a major expansion.
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Swedish company Inify selects Milton Park as first UK base for AI-powered cancer diagnostics
Inify Laboratories has chosen Milton Park’s Nebula development for its first UK laboratory, bringing AI-powered cancer diagnostics to Oxfordshire. The facility aims to reduce NHS delays in prostate cancer testing, with results guaranteed in five days or less and world-leading diagnostic accuracy.
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Oxford’s £185m Schwarzman Centre opens with aim to boost culture and tourism
Oxford University’s new Schwarzman Centre has opened its doors, uniting all humanities departments under one roof. Featuring theatres, a concert hall, cinema, and exhibition space, the £185 million development aims to boost tourism and widen access to arts and culture.
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Olafur Eliasson unveils first permanent UK public artwork at Oxford North
Oxford North has unveiled Olafur Eliasson’s Your planetary assembly, his first permanent UK public artwork. The illuminated planetary sculptures, inspired by the solar system, invite visitors to gather and reflect in the new Fallaize Park.
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Oxford University to open £185m Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in October
Oxford University’s new £185 million Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities will open this October, bringing nine faculties and the Institute for Ethics in AI under one roof, with world class performance spaces accessible daily to both students and the public.
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Open Day success at Housing 21’s Fern Meadows Extra Care scheme in Faringdon
Housing 21 has opened its fifth Extra Care scheme in Oxfordshire. Fern Meadows in Faringdon offers stylish apartments, landscaped gardens and communal spaces for over-55s, designed to support independent living with access to care when needed.
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Graven Hill to host part exchange event for homebuyers this September
Graven Hill is hosting a Part Exchange Event this September, showcasing how its scheme can simplify moving. Visitors can explore new homes, meet experts, and discover exclusive incentives while experiencing Oxfordshire’s greenest and most connected housing development.
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Grainger achieves full lease-up at flagship Oxford build-to-rent scheme
Grainger plc has reached full lease-up at The Kimmeridge, Oxford’s first build-to-rent scheme, in just seven months. The milestone highlights strong demand for high-quality rental homes and marks a significant achievement for the UK’s largest listed residential landlord.
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Persimmon Homes donates 10,000 bricks to support ACE Training construction apprentices
Persimmon Homes Wessex has donated 10,000 bricks to ACE Training Centre in Kidlington, helping apprentices gain hands-on experience. The donation, marked by MP Calum Miller and Cllr Sean Gaul, supports the next generation of Oxfordshire’s construction professionals.