AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHotel Development Hit by Fire: Criterion Capital’s planned 328-bedroom Zedwell hotel at the former Debenhams site on Edinburgh’s Princes Street has been badly damaged after a major blaze gutted the top floors and roof. Local Planning & Housing Pressure: Dorset’s Langton Matravers faces backlash after a holiday-let approval that locals fear could set a precedent, worsening “ghost village” concerns as second homes rise. Infrastructure Risk Under Homes: A new commentary warns UK drainage systems are still Victorian-era designs, leaving businesses exposed to hidden failure risk as demand and building use intensify. Heatwave Disruption: East London saw hundreds of homes lose water and over 150 lose power after a water main burst, with firefighters rescuing people from a pub. Property & Capital Markets: Prologis has pushed Segro for talks over a £12.6bn takeover bid, while Workspace is fighting Saba’s “high-risk” plan ahead of a key vote. Crime & Homes: Police continue a manhunt after a mother and two children were found dead in Bedfordshire, and separate reports follow a “ram raid” linked to a stolen car in East Lothian.
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