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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Plans lodged for 72 homes and care home in Kingsmere, Bicester
Countryside Properties has submitted plans to build up to 72 homes and a 75-bed care home in the Kingsmere development south of Bicester. The proposed site, located west of Oxford Road, is part of a larger plan for 1,585 homes and key amenities.
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Barclays Bank on Cornmarket to move as part of major Clarendon Centre redevelopment
Barclays Bank is preparing to relocate its longstanding branch on Cornmarket Street, moving just across the road to new premises.
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Oxford North ESG report 2024 highlights environmental and social milestones
Oxford North has released its 2024 ESG annual report, detailing strong progress in building a sustainable innovation district. Highlights include reductions in carbon emissions, 100% construction waste diversion from landfill, and significant investments in public transport and community engagement.
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Energy efficiency tops homebuyer priorities according to Knight Frank survey
A recent Knight Frank survey highlights a growing trend in the UK housing market: 60% of buyers now prioritise energy efficiency when choosing a new home. In response, Berkeley Homes has launched The Summerleigh Collection at Winterbrook Meadows in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
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Oxford’s low-carbon housing project reaches highest point of construction
Oxford City Council’s housing company OX Place and Lucy Developments have reached the “topping out” milestone for Marston Paddock, a low-carbon housing project in Old Marston. Due for completion in Autumn 2025, the development will provide 40 affordable homes – 21 for social rent and 19 for shared ownership.
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Oxford City Council and Hill Group celebrate affordable homes project at Canalside
Oxford City Council and The Hill Group have marked a major milestone in the Canalside development at Oxford North, which will deliver 112 affordable homes by 2026. The project includes 90 social rent council homes and 22 shared ownership properties.
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Stepnell strengthens higher education portfolio with major university projects
Complete construction partner Stepnell continues to solidify its role as a higher education construction specialist in Oxfordshire. Currently delivering a £3.3 million live refurbishment at the University of Oxford’s Henry Wellcome Building, Stepnell is enhancing molecular physiology and imaging laboratories.
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Persimmon Homes Wessex offers affordable flats at Didcot Valley Park
Persimmon Homes Wessex has launched new two-bed flats for sale at the Valley Park housing development in west Didcot, starting from £239,995. Buyers can benefit from the Gen H scheme, offering a 15% interest-free equity loan with just a 5% deposit.
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New showroom brings 200 years of joinery expertise to Blenheim Palace Sawmills
Allan Brothers, the UK’s oldest timber window and door manufacturer, is opening a new showroom at Blenheim Palace Sawmills near Combe. Set in a renovated 19th-century barn, the showroom will showcase premium timber and Alu Clad products.
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Bupa’s Stratum Dermatology Clinic relocates to Origin at Wootton Science Park
Stratum Dermatology Clinic, owned by Bupa, is relocating its Oxford clinic to a 2,336 sq ft suite in Origin, the new CL2 laboratory building at Wootton Science Park. The clinic, previously at Cantay House, will open in July 2025 following a full fit-out by Total Projects.
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Construction set to commence on new £190m science park in Oxford
Construction is set to commence at the end of May on Fabrica science park, a £190 million commercial development on Botley Road that will become Oxford’s largest of its kind to date. Contractor Bowmer + Kirkland secured the build contract, with completion expected in early 2027. The 180,000 sq ft scheme will deliver a five-storey,…
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Oxfordshire’s largest flexible office space at Bee House nears full capacity with Oodle arrival
Oodle Car Finance has taken up space at Bee House in Milton Park bringing the building’s occupancy level to 92%ahead of the building’s third birthday this May.
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Housebuilding giant Persimmon names new Operations Director for South West
Persimmon, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, has appointed Darren Dancey as Operations Director for its South West division. Dancey will work closely with regional leadership to enhance performance and expand the company’s presence.
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Oxford North’s Careys Construction Campus celebrates first student graduates
Six students have graduated from the pilot Careys Construction Campus at Oxford North, a free three-week training course for those aged 17 and over. Supported by SOFEA and partners including Mace, E.ON, and local colleges, the course taught practical construction skills and led to job offers and interviews.
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Persimmon Homes appoints new Managing Director for its Wessex business
Persimmon Homes has appointed Seb Spiller as Managing Director of its Wessex region, covering Wiltshire, Swindon, parts of Oxfordshire and Somerset. Seb, who has spent a decade at the company, previously served as Technical Director and Deputy MD, and began his career as a civil engineer at WYG (now Tetratech).
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Savills Oxford announces seven key promotions across offices
Savills Oxford has announced seven promotions across its business space, rural, development, planning, and residential sales teams, effective 01 March 2025. Three individuals become directors, with others advancing to associate and senior planner roles.