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Building better
At Octopus, we believe that finance can be a force for good. More than just loan providers, we act as catalysts for positive transformation, breathing new life into underutilised spaces and creating vibrant communities.
Explore our diverse range of case studies from across the UK; each story showcasing the power of real estate regeneration and highlighting how our flexible and innovative finance solutions unlock development potential, deliver positive social impact, and contribute to a more sustainable built environment.
York, North Yorkshire
A redundant former gas works site, which included a decommissioned gas holder, was the original composition of the site. The loan facility was used for site acquisition, clean-up, and infrastructure works. The development scheme, which includes 625 residential units, retail units, and a community-use floorspace, is expected to transform the previously redundant area once finished.
Commercial loan
- Loan size: £15,006,607
- Number of beds: 928
- Sector: Industrial to Residential
- Purpose: Refinance & Acquisition
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Manchester, North West England
Our commercial loan facilitated the refinance of two development sites within a larger area that forms part of St John’s Manchester, a creative quarter transforming the former site of Granada TV studios. The total development includes 1.3m sq. ft. of office space and residential accommodation.
Commercial loan
- Loan size: £8,520,563
- Number of beds: 400
- Sector: Industrial to Residential with Office
- Purpose: Refinance
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Nottingham, East Midlands
A 707-bed purpose-built student accommodation development was constructed on this site, previously occupied by industrial buildings. Our commercial loan facilitated the purchase of the site. The final development incorporates a number of carbon-reducing features and provides students in Nottingham with access to more suitable student accommodation.
Commercial loan
- Loan size: £10,908,000
- Number of beds: 707
- Sector: Industrial to Purpose-Built Student Accommodation
- Purpose: Acquisition
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Clapham, South West London
A freehold former industrial site and terraced house in Clapham, a prime South West London residential location, was converted with this loan. Once completed, the development will have 297 flats, including 87 affordable units, 31,248 sq. ft of office space, and a café.
Commercial loan
- Loan size: £29,447,250
- Number of beds: 380
- Sector: Industrial to Residential with Office
- Purpose: Refinance
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Isle of Dogs, East London
With this loan, a part-vacant office building in the Docklands was acquired and converted into a residential property with 63 residential units. The property is in the Isle of Dogs Opportunity Area, with the potential for over 10,000 new homes and 110,000 new jobs.
Commercial loan
- Loan size: £13,495,024
- Number of beds: 99
- Sector: Office to Residential
- Purpose: Equity Release
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Exeter, South West England
A vacant former House of Fraser store in Exeter city centre was acquired with this loan. The store had planning permission for conversion to a 104-bedroom hotel with retail and leisure units on the ground floor. When the loan was granted, Exeter city centre had no other hotels due to a fire that permanently closed the Royal Clarence Hotel in 2016. This loan helped to refurbish the building and offer much-needed accommodation in the area.
Commercial loan
- Loan size: £7,938,681
- Number of beds: 104
- Sector: Retail to Hotel
- Purpose: Acquisition
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