Futura park, Crane Blvd, Ipswich IP3 9SQ Greenridge Investment Management is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Waitrose & John Lewis at Home property on Futura Park, Ipswich. The acquisition was completed at a price £21.9 million, reflecting a net initial yield (NIY) of 8.05%. This strategic purchase marks the third acquisition for Greenridge’s […]
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Saudi Investors are increasingly looking to diversify into the UK Real Estate Market
By Bik Bhuptani and Paul Simmons
After a relative pause last year, investors from Saudi Arabia and rest of the Middle are looking once again to diversify into UK real estate. Fresh from a visit to Saudi Arabia, Bik Bhuptani and Paul Simmons, Co-Founders of Greenridge Investment Management report on the mood among investors across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC).
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WFH has transformed UK real estate – creating new opportunities for Mideast investors
By Bik Bhuptani
For GCC-based investors, there are significant opportunities to take advantage of the rising demand for high-quality, centrally located and strategically connected office space
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Power Letters 2024: Regional investors retain interest in UK real estate
By Bik Bhuptani and Paul Simmons
Despite economic headwinds, trends reflect a growing demand for green and ESG-compliant real estate assets in the UK. The past year was a transformative one that signalled new beginnings and strengthened connections, particularly with our Middle Eastern investors.
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Greenridge Investment Management: 30 years of partnerships & outstanding results
By Greenridge Investment Management
We are delighted to mark our 30th anniversary this week. Greenridge Investment Management was established by Bik Bhuptani and Paul Simmons in 1994, with a vision to build strong relationships and provide exceptional returns. As we look back on the last 30 years, we are proud of the achievements that have shaped our journey…
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Greenridge announces acquisition of prime retail units on one of UK’s busiest high streets
By Greenridge Investment Management
Greenridge Opportunities LP is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of two 100% prime retail units in Glasgow’s premier shopping destination. The property comprises two highly attractive buildings on Buchanan Street, one of the UK’s busiest high streets, attracting an estimated 52 million visitors per year.
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Gulf investors remain bullish on UK real estate despite economic slowdown
Comments by Paul Simmons
Gulf investments in UK real estate will remain robust in 2024, pointing to continued dealmaking activity and the incoming ETA visa scheme facilitating travel.
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UK cost of living crisis is shrouding a high-growth real estate sector with resilient income and capital growth
By Paul Simmons
As UK consumers navigate a prolonged cost-of-living crisis, the mainstream media narrative obscures a thriving recovery play opportunity in one of Britain’s most exciting real estate sectors – leisure. And evidence shows that Middle East investors are getting wise to the opportunity.
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Leicester leisure park changes hands for £25 million
By Greenridge Investment Management
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has sold Meridian Leisure Park in Leicester to Greenridge Opportunities LP for £25 million reflecting a yield of 8.50%. Montagu Evans advised the seller and Savills advised the buyer in this off-market transaction.
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Tenpin Sheffield, owned by a Greenridge SPV, opens this month at 1 Hartshead Square
By Greenridge Investment Management
New entertainment hub, Tenpin Sheffield, owned by a Greenridge SPV, is due to be unveiled this week. With 21 bowling lanes, two bars serving cocktails and beverages, karaoke rooms, laser tag, escape rooms, escape golf, arcade games, pool tables and table tennis, Tenpin is set to become a go-to entertainment spot for all ages.