MasterChef Studios Land in Digbeth Shake-Up
Digbeth’s Big Makeover Kicks Off Britain’s Levelling Up Dream
BBC’s MasterChef is cooking up a storm in Birmingham’s Warwick Bar thanks to Homes England. The agency teamed up with Digbeth Loc Limited — the company behind Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight — to lease land on Fazeley Street for the new MasterChef studios.
This move is just the start. Homes England has snapped up the Warwick Bar area, a patchwork of derelict and brownfield sites around Digbeth, aiming to kickstart massive regeneration.
The overhaul promises a major boost for Birmingham and the wider economy. Expect 1,000 new homes and 270,000 sq ft of office and education space to transform the city centre.
£233m Loan Breathes New Life into East London Docklands
Silvertown to Be London’s Next Big Urban Revival
After 40 years of neglect, Newham’s Silvertown docklands are set for a dramatic comeback. Homes England is pumping in a hefty £233 million infrastructure loan to back the project.
The plan? Build 6,000 new homes, next-gen business hubs, cultural spaces, and a buzzing town centre for the Royal Docks.
Funding will cover key projects like a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over Royal Victoria Dock, restoring the iconic Millennium Mills, and fixing dock walls that have held development back.
Cash Boost for Small Housebuilders with New £80m Fund
Homes England & Newstead Capital Drive SME Growth
Small housebuilders get a shot in the arm thanks to an £80 million launch from the Newstead SME Real Estate Lending Fund, backed by Homes England and private investors, including Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
The fund aims to champion eco-friendly, community-friendly development, supporting regional builders and creating jobs.
Newstead Capital is steering the fund, hoping to swell it to £300 million and unleash £1 billion in funding over time.
Affordable Housing Set for Boost via Innovative Investment Model
Homes England Partners to Deliver Thousands of New Homes
Homes England is teaming with housing association Hyde and investment manager AXA IM Alts on a fresh approach to funding affordable homes across southeast England.
The partnership includes a new development vehicle and a for-profit provider, Halesworth, aimed at attracting responsible capital to build homes that might otherwise never get off the ground.
This strategy not only increases supply in pricey areas but also empowers local SME builders — a key goal for the agency.
