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Congratulations to Richard Whitby, who has taken a more unconventional route to #MIPIM2025 having completed the 1,406km #CycleToMIPIM relay challenge from London to Cannes! The six-day journey has seen Rich raise an incredible £3540 for Coram, Cyclists Fighting Cancer and the Tom ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust. Firethorn’s Head of Investment, Charlie Ingham, and Head of Firethorn Living, Marcus Weeks are ready to cheer Rich over the finish line, as they look ahead to a busy few days at one of the industry’s biggest annual events. If you’re at MIPIM this week, reach out to the team to hear about our ambitious plans for this year and discuss opportunities for real estate investors, agents and lenders. MIPIM #UKRealEstate

Wishing the best of luck to our CFO Richard Whitby, who begins his Knight Frank #CycletoMIPIM relay challenge today with Club Peloton 🚴♂️   Rich will be riding an incredible 1,406km from London to Cannes over six days, to raise money for three amazing organisations transforming young lives.   Help Rich to hit his £3,000 fundraising target for the charities Coram, Cyclists Fighting Cancer and The Tom ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust by donating at: https://lnkd.in/eJ8XQyfh  

*SITE UPDATE: Leith Walk, Edinburgh*   Work is well under way at our #PBSA development site in #LeithWalk, Edinburgh, with the building substructure now complete.   Recently appointed contractor, Ogilvie Construction Ltd, is delivering the six-storey development, which will create high-quality accommodation for 230 students.   Set for completion next year, the Leith Walk site will also feature an on-site gym, cinema and cycle store, with an electricity substation to power the buildings.   Paul Martin, Development Director at Firethorn Trust, said: “With a shared commitment to quality, alongside the strength of its local expertise, Ogilvie Construction is perfectly positioned to deliver our vision for the development, which has been designed to meet the highest sustainability standards, while providing a vibrant community for students to thrive”   Read the story in full: https://lnkd.in/d43MKhXs

Barnsley340 is a modern logistics space, offering excellent connectivity from South Yorkshire. Situated within a sought-after industrial location, and just a two-minute drive from Junction 36 of the M1 – the site offers 344,910 sq ft of Grade-A logistics space, which is available for immediate occupation. With a net-zero carbon construction, the site is rated BREEAM ‘Excellent’, EPC ‘A’ and WELL ready. The development’s market-leading specification includes 15% rooflight coverage, 32 EV parking spaces and full LED lighting.   Firethorn is acting as asset and development manager for the scheme on behalf of site owners Cain International. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eu3h4v4R, contact James Sanders, or get in touch with the scheme agents at GV&Co, Knight Frank, DTRE LLP, Andrew Gent, Paul Mack, Rebecca Schofield, Tom Goode, Charles Binks, Andrew Lynn, and Rob Kos.

We’re counting down to Cannes, with #MIPIM2025 just one month away! Following an active year of expansion, with the launch of our Investment platform, and a string of acquisitions for the Living portfolio, Charlie Ingham, Marcus Weeks and Richard Whitby are looking forward to discussing new trends and opportunities with investors, agents and lenders across the UK real estate market, so be sure to get in touch to arrange a meeting. In the lead up to the event, Richard will also be participating in the incredible #CycleToMIPIM challenge – a 1,406km relay bike ride from London to Cannes, raising vital funds for Coram, Cyclists Fighting Cancer, and The Tom ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust. If you’d like to make a donation towards his £3,000 target, head to Rich’s JustGiving page: https://lnkd.in/eJ8XQyfh MIPIM #UKRealEstate

*SITE ACQUISITION*: Our Living portfolio is continuing to grow with contracts exchanged on the acquisition of our third PBSA development – Poland House in Stratford, East London. The development will create 284 high-quality student beds, accompanied by generous amenities, including dedicated study spaces, common rooms, and a residents’ gym. It will also feature 35% affordable accommodation, with a dedicated community space delivered as part of the scheme. Marcus Weeks, Director and Head of Living at Firethorn Trust, commented: “This acquisition reflects our ambition to deliver first class, energy efficient student accommodation in prime university locations, as demand for modern living spaces continues to outstrip supply.   We are extremely well capitalised, and actively seeking further opportunities in the Living market this year, including more PBSA and co-living sites in London and across the UK.” Find out more via Green Street News: Europe: https://lnkd.in/g8icqqzM

Located within a globally recognised 'Smart City', Peterborough South provides swift access to J17/A1(M) in just six minutes - perfect for businesses seeking enhanced specifications to maximise their potential. Following lettings to Taylor Wimpey plc and FreshLinc Ltd, just one unit at the scheme is still available for occupation. With 95,949 sq ft of Grade A logistics space, the final occupier will benefit from a highly specified, sustainable design, and features including: - 50m yard depth - 12 loading doors - Clear internal height of 15m Firethorn is acting as asset and development manager for the scheme on behalf of site owners Cain International. To find out more, visit https://lnkd.in/dec8xqAV, contact James Sanders or the scheme agents Savills Lambert Smith Hampton, Edward Gee, William Rose, John Madocks Wright, Richard Meering and Peter Edwards MRICS.

We’re proud to be a bronze sponsor for this year’s Knight Frank #CycletoMIPIM, in support of Firethorn’s CFO Richard Whitby, who will be taking part in the 1,406km relay bike ride from London to Cannes 🚵🏼♂️   Those taking part in the gruelling endurance challenge will be raising money for three brilliant charitable projects transforming young lives, Coram, Cyclists Fighting Cancer, and The Tom ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust.   We’ll be cheering Rich on throughout his six-day journey to the finish line! If you’d like to help meet his £3,000 fundraising target, visit his JustGiving page via: https://lnkd.in/eJ8XQyfh.

At Firethorn, our biggest asset is our people, and we’re proud to announce five promotions across the team.   Robert Kempster and Serena Haggas have been promoted to associate directors, while Ben Hull and Kyle MacCormick are stepping into the role of associates. This progression highlights the strength and breadth of expertise across our growing team, which includes the recent appointment of James Sanders to director and head of industrial and logistics.   Christopher Webb, founding partner at Firethorn commented: "Our year-end promotions represent just reward for the team’s hard work, and is a signal of intent to grow further as a business over the next 12 months."   Congratulations, team! 

This weekend, the Firethorn team is returning to Val Thorens for PropSki 2025! 🎿 We’re excited to connect with fellow industry experts on and off the slopes. If you’re attending and would like to arrange a meeting, reach out to one of the team: Hugo Briars, Li-Ying He, Katie Partington (née Sweetensen), Flora McDougall, Ben Hull, Julia Sutton, Kyle MacCormick, George Bebb, Sarah Noble, Robert Kempster. Here’s to a great weekend of networking, skiing, and collaboration - see you there! #PropSki2025 #Networking #PropertyIndustry #Firethorn #ValThorens