The UK is facing a shortfall of new homes, with the delivery of homes for social and affordable rent particularly affected. In our new report, Closing the gap: Unlocking investment to address the UK’s affordable housing challenge, we set out to further understand the key pressures faced by Housing Associations and explore possible solutions to increase affordable housing supply. Here are some of our key learnings: - Pressures including inflation, higher interest rates, net zero commitments and new regulations are impacting Housing Associations’ ability to deliver new affordable homes - Housing Associations anticipate a 22% reduction in the number of new affordable homes built - Many Housing Associations are looking towards new funding partnerships as a solution to unlock capacity Read our full report to learn more about the outlook for affordable housing in the UK: https://bit.ly/45wl9Yg
Octopus Real Estate
Real Estate
Octopus Real Estate provides award-winning finance for UK property investment, lending and development.
About us
Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Investments, is a leading specialist real estate investor, with over £3.7* billion in real estate assets and secured lending, and a highly experienced team of over 90 professionals. The property lending team provides bespoke, customer focused financing solutions across the UK residential, commercial and development sectors. The team has lent more than £6.1 billion across over 4,300 loans, providing competitively priced financing throughout the UK and spanning the property investment lifecycle, with loans typically ranging from £100,000 to £100 million. The investment team manages over £1.8 billion of investments, with a focus on care homes, retirement communities and affordable housing. *Octopus as at 31 December 2022. Funds under management data includes undrawn commitments, funds under advisory mandates, funds monitored and the Octopus Cash service. It also includes funds under the management of Octopus Renewables Limited.)
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http://www.octopus-realestate.com
External link for Octopus Real Estate
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- Healthcare real estate investment, Healthcare property development, lending, residential lending, Commercial lending, development lending, Retirement Living, Care Homes, Affordable Housing, and Buy to let
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33 Holborn
London, EC1N 2HT, GB
Employees at Octopus Real Estate
Updates
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🎈 This July we are fortunate to host an incredibly talented group of interns. They are working across the Real Estate and Investment teams and have gotten off to a fantastic start. Over the next few weeks we will be introducing each of them and hearing more about their experiences, so keep an eye out! To get us started, we are pleased to introduce Gbemi Adeoye-Showole. Gbemi is studying Archaeology & Geography at the University of Nottingham and is working with the Development Lending team. 🎉Welcome Gbemi!
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Exciting news 📢 Octopus Real Estate's very own Head of Retirement Living Kevin Beirne will be speaking at The Operational Real Estate Festival. Join Kevin as he shares his insights and expertise around how property returns link to operational business success. Thursday 27th June 2:00 - 3:00pm
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The Octopus Real Estate team is excited to be attending NACFB! Alex Alexandrou Stephen Christmas Becky Dixon Alex Doveston Dan Rhodes Nick White, CFA Sam Wisker Jenna Hollins and Steve Matthews will be on site and looking forward to connecting with clients and building new relationships. Please reach out if you would like to speak with us tomorrow!
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We are pleased to announce the transfer of 180 affordable homes 🎈 Golding Homes has finalised the transfer of 180 affordable homes to NewArch Homes, a registered provider of social housing owned by Octopus Real Estate. Located outside Mid Kent the homes will consist of a mix of 111 affordable rent, 68 shared ownership and one leasehold houses and flats 🏘️ We’re delighted to have acquired these modern, high-quality affordable homes and today's news cements our aims to accelerate the much-needed delivery of quality, affordable homes in the UK. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3R3cDe0
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The future of sustainable development depends on innovative approaches to land use. Our Investment Manager, Benjamin Leader-White, will be joining a panel discussion at UKREiiF to explore how strategic land use can optimise environmental and economic outcomes. Join Ben as the panel explores: ♻️ How efficient land use for conservation, biodiversity, renewables, agriculture, and forestry can contribute to economic productivity. 🎯 How targeted land use could open new avenues for responsible investment. 🌍 Strategies for achieving the dual goals of environmental stewardship and financial viability. When: Thursday, 23 May 2024 at 8.30 am Where: Bidwells Pavilion, Pavilion Avenue, Leeds Armouries We look forward to seeing you there! #UKREiiF #SustainableInvestment #LandUse #OctopusRealEstate
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The Octopus Real Estate team is excited to attend UKREiiF 2024! Benjamin Leader-White, Andy Scott, Ludo Mackenzie, Nick White, CFA and Sam Wisker along with Edward Clough will be on the ground between Tuesday, 21 May, and Thursday, 23 May. We are looking forward to meeting with existing clients and building new relationships. Please do reach out to schedule a time to connect. #UKREiiF
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The future of elderly care demands innovative thinking. Our Head of Care Homes, Michael Toft, and Clinical Assurance Director, Carrie Pilgrim, will be exploring this further at The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in May. Join their workshop: Planning for the Elderly – Adult Social Care Provision for the End User This session will dive deep into the design and planning of care facilities, considering: • Technology's role in enhancing care • Strategic location choices • Intergenerational living possibilities • Design considerations for optimal well-being When: Wednesday, 22 May 2024, at 10 am Where: Regeneration Brainery Stage, Royal Armouries We hope to see you there! #UKREiiF #ElderlyCare #Innovation #OctopusInvestments
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The Octopus Real Estate team is looking forward to attending UKREiiF 2024! Edward Clough Carrie Pilgrim Jack Burnham Kevin Beirne Michael Toft Peter Merchant and Sian Roberts, CFA will be there between Tuesday, 21 May, and Thursday, 23 May. We are excited to connect with existing clients and build new relationships. Please do reach out to schedule a time to meet! #UKREiiF #OctopusRealEstate
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