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Godwin promotes leadership team to drive growth across core residential, commerc...

06/03/2024

UK property business Godwin Developments has promoted development directors Marcus Phayer, Simon Handslip and Simon Boreham to Divisional Managing Directors […]

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Developer submits planning for purpose built student accommodation in Bristol

19/02/2024

UK property developer Godwin Developments has submitted a planning application for a 101-bed student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in central Bristol. […]

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Godwin bolsters development team with top residential hire

22/01/2024

UK property developer Godwin Developments has appointed prominent residential figure Simon Boreham to the position of Senior Development Director to […]

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Public consultation for the regeneration of a gateway site in Bristol launched

16/01/2024

UK property developer Godwin Developments announces it has launched a public consultation for the redevelopment of a vacant brownfield site […]

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Godwin Developments exchanges on two affordable housing sites in Nottingham

15/01/2024

Delivery is to be overseen by newly appointed Partnership Director Tim Hart, who will lead Godwin’s affordable housing division UK […]

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Watch House Lane Doncaster affordable homes

Property developer agrees sale of a residential scheme in Doncaster to Places fo...

02/11/2023

Property development business Godwin Developments is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement for the sale of its […]

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Godwin lands a 54-acre Industrial & Logistics site in Daventry

02/10/2023

UK property developer Godwin Developments has announced it has exchanged contracts with a consortium of landowners on a 54-acre site […]

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Godwin relocates London HQ to St James’s Square

07/08/2023

UK property business Godwin Developments has chosen 26 St James’s Square as its new London headquarters. In a move that […]

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Shepshed Residential Development

Residential development of up to 50 homes sold to Places for People

31/07/2023

National property business Godwin Developments announces that it has completed the sale of its residential development of up to 50 […]

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Ram Jam Services Costa Coffee and Wendy's Drive Thru

Godwin secures Costa Coffee and Wendy’s for Ram Jam Services

07/06/2023

Two new brands sign up to busy roadside retail development in Rutland UK property developer Godwin Developments has announced it […]

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Godwin supports the launch of UKAA’s Midlands BTR Hub

05/06/2023

UK property developer Godwin Developments is pleased to support the upcoming launch event for the UK Apartment Association’s (The UKAA) […]

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Outline planning application submitted for a prominent site in Wisbech

22/05/2023

Property developer Godwin Developments has announced that it has submitted an outline planning application for a range of commercial uses for […]

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Marcus Phayer, Development Director, Industrial and Logistics

Godwin promotes Marcus Phayer to Development Director, Industrial and Logistics

15/05/2023

National property business Godwin Developments today announces that it has promoted Marcus Phayer to the position of Development Director, Industrial […]

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Quarterly Update on affordable homes development in Bletchley

02/05/2023

Property development company Godwin Developments and national construction company Winvic have shared updates on the affordable homes project Bletchley View […]

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Want to secure the maximum sale price for your land? 

15/03/2023

You need to keep these three considerations in mind if you want to get the best price for your property. […]

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Local stakeholders visit Bletchley View construction site

31/01/2023

Godwin Developments welcomes stakeholders for a tour of its Bletchley View development.

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Lesley Roberts BTR Operations

Godwin bolsters BTR ambitions with a senior executive hire

22/01/2023

UK property developer Godwin Developments has appointed leading industry figure Lesley Roberts, a highly experienced residential and Build to Rent […]

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GODWIN SIGNS WENDY’S AT BRAMPTON HUT SERVICES

Godwin Signs Wendy’s at Brampton Hut Services

18/01/2023

First services location for US burger chain as part of the brand’s UK expansion plans UK property developer Godwin Developments […]

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Fully charged: future-proofing industrial & logistics developments 

13/12/2022

Industrial and logistics has been one of the most dynamic sectors in property development in the past few years – […]

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Single family housing scheme in Ely gets green light

01/12/2022

Cambridgeshire single family rentals (SFR) development will be delivered through modular construction UK property developer Godwin Developments announces it has […]

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Godwin secures Loungers’ Brightside restaurant for Ram Jam Services

23/11/2022

UK property developer Godwin Developments has announced that Loungers, a leading nationwide operator of all day café-bars and restaurants, has […]

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Single family housing

Godwin Developments launches £1bn nationwide BTR platform

16/11/2022

JV partnership with leading institutional real estate investor will focus on creating a portfolio of professionally managed homes across UK […]

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Maximum land value

Want to secure the maximum sale price for your land?  

01/11/2022

You need to keep these three considerations in mind if you want to get the best price for your property.   […]

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Godwin Board Director Contributes to BBC Radio 4 Drive-Thru Development Feature

12/10/2022

Stuart Pratt, Board Director at national property developer Godwin Developments has featured on BBC Radio 4’s flagship consumer affairs programme, […]

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Roadside Retail Development Sold To LondonMetric

26/09/2022

UK property developer Godwin Developments has announced the joint land, lease and investment sale of a roadside retail site in […]

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Shepshed Residential Development

Residential development in Shepshed, Leicestershire secures planning permission

22/09/2022

The outline scheme includes up to 50 family homes south of Ashby Road Central UK property developer Godwin Developments has […]

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Property development companies: how to choose the right partner for your land 

15/09/2022

Owners of land or property thinking about a sale need to ensure their chosen partner has the skills and resources […]

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Green light for Starbucks store and ultra-rapid EV charging hub in Uttoxeter  

26/07/2022

UK property developers Godwin Developments announce they have secured detailed planning permission for a new commercial scheme comprising a Starbucks […]

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Bletchley View CBRE IM affordable homes

Funding deal for affordable homes development signed with CBRE Investment Manage...

12/07/2022

Work is already underway for first major residential scheme of affordable homes in central Bletchley UK property developer Godwin Developments […]

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Plans for a prime commercial site in Dorset submitted

04/07/2022

Site to benefit from Godwin’s unique capability in hybrid industrial and roadside development Occupiers on site will include McDonald’s and […]

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How Electric Vehicles Are Powering A Shift In Roadside Retail

30/05/2022

With under eight years to go until the sale of new diesel and petrol cars is phased out, the provision […]

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Steve Gascoygne

Godwin Developments bolsters delivery team with senior appointment

03/05/2022

UK property developer Godwin Developments has appointed Steven Gascoyne, a highly experienced construction and consultancy professional, as Associate Director – […]

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The Bendigo Buildings PBSA

PBSA development of 783-beds sold to Bricks Group

26/04/2022

Consented PBSA scheme The Bendigo Buildings will contribute high quality student beds to Nottingham UK property developer Godwin Developments announces […]

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Greggs and Costa Coffee roadside retail Roadside Development

Investment sale of Greggs and Costa Coffee roadside retail scheme completes

06/04/2022

The modern, purpose-built roadside retail development in Stoke-on-Trent was delivered from start-to-finish through Godwin’s planning and development expertise UK property […]

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Accelerated growth leads to expanded office space for investment specialists God...

04/04/2022

Godwin Capital, the fundraising and investment arm of Godwin Group, is delighted to have moved its growing Birmingham team to […]

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3 things we learned from Bisnow’s Single Family Rentals event

31/03/2022

Whilst the need for more housing stock for rent has been rising progressively in the last decade, it is clear […]

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Sell land alternatives

Selling your land for development? Alternative ways to generate reliable income

07/03/2022

Michael Brough and Tom Smallbone explore how farmers can generate more income from their land – without selling up. The […]

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EV Charging Forecourt

Demand for EV Charging Forecourts at all time high

01/03/2022

With the clock ticking on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, well-located sites for charging infrastructure across the […]

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Godwin Developments supports Team Nottingham

Godwin Developments lends support to Team Nottingham at MIPIM

22/02/2022

UK property developer Godwin Developments is one of 14 partner organisations who will be part of ‘Team Nottingham’ at next […]

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Selling land for development

Thinking of selling land to developers direct?

22/02/2022

Here are five ways to sell your land privately and get the most value of out of your property. Across […]

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Creating EV charging destinations across the UK

EV Forecourts: Powering up the UK’s charging infrastructure

31/01/2022

Robert Birch of Godwin Developments explores the growing need for dedicated EV Charging Forecourts nationwide to bolster the national charging […]

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New roadside retail scheme in Stoke-on-Trent features Costa Coffee and Greggs

Godwin Developments completes roadside retail scheme in Stoke-on-Trent

13/12/2021

Practical completion of roadside retail scheme means the arrival of Costa Coffee, Greggs and EV charging points moves a step […]

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EV charging forecourts: A new asset class and the one to watch in 2022

02/12/2021

By Stuart Pratt, Director of Godwin Developments Over the last couple of years forecourts have undergone a quiet transformation – […]

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Godwin adds prominent Uttoxeter site to growing commercial portfolio

10/11/2021

Godwin Developments has secured a prime site in Uttoxeter which it intends to transform into a brand-new commercial development.

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Godwin Developments secures prime West Midlands site for residential development

05/11/2021

Godwin Developments has acquired a well-located site in Hockley Heath which it intends to promote through planning to deliver new homes.

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Godwin Developments director picks up two leadership awards

20/09/2021

Stuart Pratt, Co-Founder and Director of UK residential and commercial property developer Godwin Developments has been named Leader of the […]

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Shepshed Residential Development

Godwin Developments submits outline plans for new homes in Shepshed

13/09/2021

UK residential and commercial developer Godwin Developments today announces that it has submitted outline plans for the creation of up […]

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Stoke on Trent Greggs Costa

Godwin inks agreements with Greggs and The EV Network for Stoke-on-Trent drive t...

01/09/2021

National property developer Godwin Developments has secured leases with leading British bakery chain Greggs and electric vehicle charging company The […]

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Resolution to grant approval for 692-bed Bendigo Building student scheme

18/08/2021

Decision means Godwin Developments has secured approval for 1000+ units this week PLANS for the redevelopment of the former Royal […]

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The Bendigo Building’s social value rated “outstanding” by international c...

16/08/2021

New student accommodation scheme can generate £5 of return for every £1 invested Total of £234 million of economic stimulus […]

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Student accommodation Nottingham

Unmet demand for student beds in Nottingham significant and set to rise, accordi...

05/08/2021

7,000 student beds required to keep pace with rising acceptances, with a 2,000 bed shortfall even if entire pipeline is […]

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The Bendigo Building PBSA

Plans submitted for a 692-bed purpose built student accommodation scheme in Nott...

26/04/2021

UK RESIDENTIAL and commercial property developer Godwin Developments has submitted proposals for a 692-unit purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in […]

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Michael Jones Construction Director

Godwin Developments appoints industry leading construction director

15/04/2021

UK residential and commercial property developer Godwin Developments has announced the appointment of highly experienced property lead Michael Jones to […]

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Lidl Supermarket Birmingham investment sale

Godwin Developments seals investment sale of Lidl store in Birmingham

08/04/2021

UK residential and commercial developer Godwin Developments has announced the successful completion of a Lidl supermarket investment sale to property […]

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Plans submitted for 116 Build-to-Rent homes in Ely

01/04/2021

UK residential and commercial property developer Godwin Developments has submitted planning proposals for 116 build-to-rent (BTR) homes and flexible commercial […]

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Available for immediate let: Two roadside retail units at a busy Cambridgeshire ...

15/02/2021

We are pleased to invite letting enquiries for two newly constructed units – a drive thru and a drive to, […]

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Owen Michaelson

Industry heavyweight joins Godwin Developments Advisory Board

25/01/2021

UK residential and commercial property developer Godwin Developments has announced the appointment of regeneration specialist Owen Michaelson to its advisory […]

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‘Right to Regenerate’ is an opportunity to do better

22/01/2021

Proposals for a new ‘Right to Regenerate’ approach from the government have been welcomed by national property developer Godwin Developments […]

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Costa Coffee Stoke on Trent

Planning secured for new Costa Coffee shop in Stoke-on-Trent

22/01/2021

UK residential and commercial property developer, Godwin Developments has last week gained planning permission to deliver a new coffee shop […]

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Rutland convenience and roadside retail units now available to let

12/01/2021

After receiving planning approval for its Ram Jam Services development in Rutland last month (December 2020), Godwin Developments is pleased […]

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Planning approval granted for Rutland roadside retail

23/12/2020

Revised plans to create four new retail units on the former Ram Jam Inn site in Greetham, Rutland, were given […]

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Go ahead secured for two residential schemes in Nottingham

16/12/2020

UK residential and commercial property developer Godwin Developments has today (Wednesday 16 December) secured planning consent from Nottingham City Council’s […]

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Godwin awarded approved supplier status on major national developer framework

15/12/2020

UK residential and commercial developer Godwin Developments has today (Tuesday 15 December) gained approved supplier status on Pagabo’s new national […]

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Why the Levelling Up Fund is a win-win for communities as well as investors

02/12/2020

Following on from last week’s spending review statement, Stuart Pratt, Group Development Director at Godwin Developments, praised the launch of […]

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Godwin adds Yaxley site to Roadside Retail portfolio

25/11/2020

UK residential and commercial property developer Godwin Developments has secured a prominently located 3.5-acre site in Yaxley, Suffolk, with the […]

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Godwin Capital welcome Ellie and Raj to the Capital Team

28/10/2020

We are pleased to announce and welcome our two newest appointments, Ellie Cudmore and Raj Hayre. Ellie and Raj join […]

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Godwin wins planning approval for suburban scheme in Doncaster

14/10/2020

Plans to create a new residential scheme of 60 houses in Doncaster were approved yesterday (13th October 2020) at a […]

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Godwin Developments acquires prominent roadside site in Wisbech

29/09/2020

UK multi-sector property developer Godwin Developments has announced the purchase of a 9.5-acre roadside site in the famous Georgian market town […]

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New Costa Coffee Drive Thru Stoke-on-Trent

Plans submitted for a new Costa Coffee in Stoke-on-Trent

17/09/2020

UK multi-sector property developer Godwin Developments has submitted a planning application for a new coffee shop scheme in Stoke-on-Trent and […]

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Godwin Welcome David Newton to the Capital Team

29/06/2020

We are pleased to announce that David Newton joins Godwin Capital as a Funding Director. David qualified as a Chartered […]

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Godwin Delivers New Plans for Nottingham’s Former Royal Mail Building

25/06/2020

UK property developer Godwin Developments has announced the acquisition of one of Nottingham’s most significant buildings – the former Royal […]

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Godwin Welcome Rob Freer to the Capital Team

22/06/2020

We are delighted to announce that Rob Freer joins Godwin Capital as a Managing Director – Funding. Rob has over […]

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Godwin Gets Green Light for Flagship BTR Development in Derby

18/06/2020

Proposals to construct Derby’s first Build-To-Rent (BTR) scheme and one of the city’s tallest buildings were granted permission today (18 […]

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Godwin Welcome Harrison Cleaver to the Capital Team

28/05/2020

We are delighted to announce our newest appointment Harrison Cleaver. Harrison joins Godwin Capital as an Investment Coordinator and will […]

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Why The Landmark Can Kick Start The Economic Recovery Of Derby

26/05/2020

An open letter from Godwin Developments regarding their development in North Riverside Dear City of Derby councillors, Over the last few […]

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Godwin Developments Seals Triple Roadside Long Income Convenience Sale

18/05/2020

UK property developer Godwin Developments has announced the joint land, leases and investment sale of a roadside convenience site in Rushden, Northamptonshire […]

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Godwin Strengthens Development Team With A New Appointment

21/04/2020

NATIONAL multi-sector property business Godwin Developments has expanded its team with the appointment of experienced development assistant Claudine Tracey. Joining […]

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Godwin Developments partners with Lord Stafford for a major regeneration scheme

08/04/2020

National multi-sector property developer Godwin Developments has signed a significant collaboration agreement with Lord Stafford to redevelop the former Stafford Rugby Club ground […]

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A Message from Stuart Pratt on behalf of the Directors

20/03/2020

These are extraordinary times when many families and business grapple with the speed and scale of the impact of the […]

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Godwin Group COVID-19 Communication Update

17/03/2020

We’ve taken steps to protect our colleagues, their families and our business partners, but remain open for business through remote […]

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Planning Fees Reform

Planning Reform: The doubling of planning fees will promote world-class teams

17/03/2020

Stephen Pratt, Group Land Director at Godwin Developments, commented on the need for planning reform: “One of the most interesting […]

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Pineham Retail Centre

Northampton retail centre nears opening as units handed over

16/03/2020

Construction work on a new neighbourhood retail centre in Pineham, Northampton, led by national multi-sector property developer Godwin Developments, was […]

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Housing

A balanced long-term strategy is required to solve the UK housing crisis quickly

11/03/2020

Following today’s budget announcement, Stephen Pratt, Group Land Director at Godwin Developments, said:  “We welcome the Chancellor’s ambitious plans to […]

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Godwin’s London Expansion Continues With Newest Recruit

02/03/2020

Godwin Developments, a multi-sector development company with sites across the country, has expanded its London-based team with the appointment of a […]

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Brexit, a Positive News Story for UK PLC

28/02/2020

It is fair to say that Brexit dominated headlines in the final few years of the 2010s. After the UK […]

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Lidl, Kings Heath

Work Completes On New Birmingham Lidl Store

26/02/2020

Construction work on a new Lidl store in Kings Heath, Birmingham, led by the multi-sector property developer, Godwin Developments, was […]

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Planning Resubmitted For Rutland Roadside Retail Units

18/02/2020

PLANS to create four new retail units on the former Ram Jam Inn site in Greetham, Rutland have been resubmitted […]

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Green Light for HS2

11/02/2020

Group Development Director, Stuart Pratt gives his view on HS2 and why this is a step forward for the UK. […]

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Godwin Acquires Former Pizza Hut Site In Longton

11/02/2020

Godwin Developments, a multi-sector development company with sites across the country, has purchased a former Pizza Hut site on Baths […]

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Godwin secure Euro Garages as tenant for roadside site in Rushden

09/01/2020

Following the Outline Planning approval in July 2019, Godwin Developments has secured the British based retailer Euro Garages Limited as […]

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Godwin to bring much needed homes to Doncaster

10/12/2019

Godwin Developments, the property arm of Godwin Group, has submitted planning for a development of 60 new family homes on Watch House […]

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General Election 2019: Housing and Construction as much a priority as Brexit

10/12/2019

Godwin Capital’s Andrew Mitchell examines the importance of housebuilding in the upcoming general election… Brexit, Brexit, Brexit With less than […]

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SME property developers are on life support – Alternative Finance will speed ...

06/11/2019

The current state of play The National Housing Federation (NHF) recently revealed that an estimated 8.4 million people are living […]

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Progress on Warstock Road’s Newest Lidl

16/10/2019

Progress is being made on our latest development in Birmingham. The new Lidl food store which is located on Warstock […]

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Godwin Developments Continues its National Growth with Commercial Investment in ...

12/09/2019

GODWIN DEVELOPMENTS, a leading national property developer, has secured another large roadside site on Cromwell Road, Wisbech.  The site of […]

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Is Build-to-Rent the Answer to Address Birmingham’s Housing Shortage?

10/09/2019

It should come as no surprise that England is experiencing a housing shortage epidemic. Stories of young professionals unable to […]

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Collaboration Agreement Signed with Harworth Group to Deliver BTR Housing

23/07/2019

We are delighted to announce that our new build-to-rent brand, Core Living, has entered into a collaboration agreement with Harworth Group plc (“Harworth”), one […]

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Planning Approved for a New Derby Student Accommodation

19/07/2019

We’re delighted to announce plans for Godwin to develop an eight-storey state-of-the-art student accommodation scheme in Derby which was approved […]

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Outline Planning Approved For Northamptonshire Petrol Station and Retail Unit

04/07/2019

PLANS to create a new petrol filling station with complimentary drive-thru retail unit in Rushden, Northamptonshire, have been approved at […]

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