PPR Estates

PPR Director, Nick Hopkinson joined the PLG Housing in Parliament yesterday to support this lively discussion on behalf of SME Developers. No way Kier Starmer hits his goals without us! #housingdelivery #regen #homesengland #housingcrisis

PPR Estates is excited to announce Gail’s Bakery is coming to our High Street, Chelmsford parade. The popular bakery chain has agreed a 10 year lease on a 2,230 sq ft retail unit. Jonathan Caplan, MD of PPR, commented; “Gail’s will add vibrancy and quality to Chelmsford’s bakery and lunchtime offerings at this prime location in the heart of Chelmsford. We are proud that PPR’s strategic focus on our resilient high street portfolio continues to be rewarded with high occupancy levels and strong incomes. We are working on several other similar sites and will be announcing further new acquisitions and leases shortly”. #realestate #highstreet #retail

PPR Estates is pleased to announce their new tenant in the former Norwich Top Shop flagship store, Cornish Bakehouse, opened its door to customers in early November. Jonathan Caplan, MD of PPR, commented: ‘’Its great to partner with Cornish Bakehouse in Norwich. Their presence enhances the town centre and activates a dormant frontage to the town square. Cornish Bakehouse is a great addition to our retail portfolio across London and SE.’’ #realestate #retail #regeneration

PPR Estates is excited to announce Gail’s Bakery is coming to our High Street, Chelmsford parade. The popular bakery chain has agreed a 10 year lease on a 2,230 sq ft retail unit. Jonathan Caplan, MD of PPR, commented; “Gail’s will add vibrancy and quality to Chelmsford’s bakery and lunchtime offerings at this prime location in the heart of Chelmsford. We are proud that PPR’s strategic focus on our resilient high street portfolio continues to be rewarded with high occupancy levels and strong incomes. We are working on several other similar sites and will be announcing further new acquisitions and leases shortly”. #realestate #highstreet #retail

PPR Estates (PPR) development team are making excellent progress in restoring and extending the Grade II Listed site above Joe & the Juice on Guildford High Street to create 5 high specification, new homes. The new roof extension will be completed by mid-November and the Apartments are on-program to be occupied in Spring 2025. Joining the site team for the monthly project meeting, Nick Hopkinson, PPR Director commented: “It’s always exciting to see redundant spaces like this being regenerated to create new homes & come back into use. The sensitive regeneration of this listed building fits within PPR’s ESG vision. The new homes will also add to the vibrancy and viability of Guildford town centre. We can’t wait to see the finished project early next year.” Our Regeneration Mission: PPR has considerable further funds to invest in similar site acquisitions. Our strategic aim is to repurpose vacant and under-utilised properties and create thriving mixed-use residential, retail, and commercial units whilst balancing Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) concerns through our hands on asset management and repurposing/ redevelopment approach. #realestate #regeneration #towncentre #resi

PPR Estates (PPR) joined Government Ministers, MP’s and activists at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool for talks about the Housing crisis and Planning reform this week. Representing SME Investor developers on the Policy Liaison Group (PLG) for Regeneration and Housing, Nick Hopkinson, PPR Director, held talks with Abdi Dali, Labour National Executive Committee Member (speaking on left of photo) who is passionate about housing delivery based on his own struggles to get on the housing ladder and Rushanara Ali, MP (seated on right of photo) Government Minister in the Housing Department. Nick Hopkinson said “it was encouraging to speak directly with Abdi, Rushanara and their teams, hearing about their passion to address the UK’s housing crisis. Their willingness to learn about the practical problems that PPR (on behalf of SME develop investors) are facing within the broken planning system was also a good sign. At least they know how challenging the environment is for SME’s and some of the policy steps that might help. One of the quickest wins the government could do is to unlock over 160k new houses via an interim Nutrient Neutrality solution before 2030 when the Water Authorities will assume responsibility. We (as an industry) are waiting…Meanwhile, we will continue to share real experiences and help the Government with insights and awareness from the street via the PLG Regen and Housing.” #plgregen #housing #labouryimby

PPR Director, Nick Hopkinson, attended Europe's largest Proptech conference in London last week. Nick commented, It was exciting to attend Proptech Connect. This slide in the opening session reminded me how big the Real Estate market really is and the almost endless opportunities to create value and be more efficient with tech. #regen #proptech

PPR Estates (PPR) confirms the acquisition of Chivas House, Chancellors Wharf, London for £55m re-generation project. The prime Thames riverfront site benefits from stunning Hammersmith Bridge views and currently comprises over 34,000sq ft office space across four floors plus under croft parking, plant space and a large riverside courtyard. Having been vacant since the Covid-19 Pandemic due to changing business requirements, the site is surrounded by residential property nowadays and no longer fit for purpose as offices. As re-generation specialists, PPR look forward to bringing it back into viable use in an environmentally and socially useful way. Jon Caplan, MD of PPR Comments: “We are excited to acquire this prime riverside site to our office regeneration portfolio and look forward to working with all our stakeholders to bring it back to life very soon. We are already working with potential new occupiers and local Planners to ensure the site has a sustainable future that meets Hammersmith’s needs. This type of core plus London site fits PPR’s office regeneration fund criteria perfectly.”

PPR team race through the City of London PPR Estates’ (PPR) team ran the Standard Chartered Great City Race in London last night. The 5km road race across the City saw over 6,000 runners raise money to help disadvantaged young people to get into work and all got a bit fitter at the same time! PPR’s race team leader, Sabrina Bogdalkova commented “It was hot last night but fun to run this event as Team PPR on the streets of London and help raise money for a great cause. Well done to everyone who finished!”

PPR team race through the City of London PPR Estates’ (PPR) team ran the Standard Chartered Great City Race in London last night. The 5km road race across the City saw over 6,000 runners raise money to help disadvantaged young people to get into work and all got a bit fitter at the same time! PPR’s race team leader, Sabrina Bogdalkova commented “It was hot last night but fun to run this event as Team PPR on the streets of London and help raise money for a great cause. Well done to everyone who finished!”