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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Taylor Wimpey to launch 281 new homes at Harwell’s Valley Park
Taylor Wimpey will launch 281 new homes at Valley Park, Harwell, this September. Dahlia View follows the success of Primrose Gardens and is part of a 4,254-home development featuring schools, shops, sports facilities, and green open spaces.
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Harrow Estates secures 300-acre site for landmark Bicester development
Harrow Estates has acquired a 300-acre site in Bicester to deliver 1,500 homes, a 21-hectare Nature Conservation Area, and new community facilities, with works starting in 2027 on what will become a flagship, nature-led Oxfordshire development.
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Construction begins on Aspen Building at Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington
The Oxford Trust has broken ground on its Aspen Building at the Wood Centre for Innovation. The new facility will provide laboratory and office space, boost jobs, and expand Science Oxford’s STEM outreach when it opens in summer 2026.
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Beard partners with Abingdon & Witney College to support future construction talent
Beard Construction has joined forces with Abingdon & Witney College to provide Oxfordshire students with valuable on-site experience as part of the T-Level Technical Qualification in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction.
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Oxford University confirms plans for housing on North Oxford Golf Club site
Oxford University and two colleges plan to redevelop the North Oxford Golf Club site with around 1,180 homes. The 118-year-old course will close later this year, leaving many members devastated.
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Greyarc Investments unveils plans for redevelopment of Building 2700 into OxBio Hub
Greyarc Investments has revealed plans to transform Oxford Business Park’s former Oxfam HQ into OxBio Hub, a flexible, sustainable innovation campus designed for science and technology companies, providing lab-ready spaces, modern amenities and growth opportunities.
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First phase of The Ranges completed for innovative automotive and aviation companies
Bicester Motion and construction partner Kier have completed the first phase of The Ranges, a £26.8m development for innovative automotive and aviation companies, delivering a 90,000 sq ft headquarters for YASA, a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary.
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Construction specialists The M&M Group urge students to explore career opportunities
The M&M Group is urging Oxfordshire students receiving their A Level results to consider careers in construction, with diverse roles, full training and inspiring progression stories, as part of a group committed to sustainability and innovation.
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Graven Hill launches summer 2025 offers with exclusive homebuyer incentives
Graven Hill, one of the UK’s most innovative housing developments, has unveiled its Summer 2025 offers, featuring exclusive incentives such as savings up to £30,000, stamp duty and legal fees paid, mortgage contributions, and part exchange options.
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Oxfordshire waste management leader pushes for more women in construction industry roles
An Oxfordshire environmental business is celebrating the vital role women play in construction and waste management. The M&M Group boasts women in half of its senior management roles in a sector where female representation remains low.
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Bicester Motion to restore Station Offices for future mobility estate
Bicester Motion has submitted plans to redevelop Buildings 146/147, formerly The Station Offices, at the gateway to its Technical Site. Originally, RAF Bicester’s operations block, built in 1926, the structures will be transformed into a contemporary HQ workspace.
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Graven Hill submits new hybrid planning application to Cherwell District Council
A hybrid planning application has been submitted to Cherwell District Council for the remaining residential development at Graven Hill. Prepared by Graven Hill Village Development Company, it seeks both outline and full planning permission, including homes, an extra care facility, a pub/restaurant, and green spaces.
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ARC Oxford begins construction of 105,000 sq. ft landmark lab and office development
Construction has officially begun on ARC Oxford’s 105,000 sq. ft Ascent development, a landmark lab and office space set to drive innovation in the science and technology sectors. The project was launched with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by key political and business leaders.
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British interiors brand OKA relocates headquarters to Milton Park innovation hub
British interiors brand OKA has returned to Milton Park in Oxfordshire, relocating its headquarters to a custom-designed 12,971 sq ft office that reflects its design-led heritage. Founded in 1999, OKA has grown from a mail-order business to a national brand with 13 stores.
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Persimmon Homes submits plans for 172 new homes at Valley Park in Didcot
Persimmon Homes Wessex has submitted plans for 172 new homes as part of the fourth phase of the Valley Park development in Didcot. The proposal includes 61 affordable homes for a local housing association, a playground, and access to green infrastructure.
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Barnwood Limited strengthens pipeline in Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor
Barnwood Limited has reported a strong start to 2025, underpinned by project completions and a robust pipeline along the revived Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor. The firm has delivered £40m in Oxfordshire projects over the past two years and anticipates continued growth.