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RO acquires further development site in Swindon
The RO Group is delighted to announce that it has completed the strategic acquisition of a further development site in Swindon, to extend its current freehold ownership adjacent to Home Farm. The new acquisition constitutes a 11.6 acre parcel of land situated directly to the south of Home Farm, which was acquired in July 2024. The most recent off market purchase from a local landowner extends the Group’s total site ownership to 21 acres. The site forms a key part of Swindon B
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Two new tenants for sustainability champion in Milton Keynes
Silbury House welcomes Tickets.com and Scottsdale Lifetime Partners Considerable investment ensures long-term energy saving, less environmental impact RO Real Estate is delighted to announce that two companies have signed up as new tenants in its flagship office scheme, Silbury House in Milton Keynes. The comprehensive refurbishment of the property set out to make it the most sustainable office building in the city. Originally built in the 1990s, the property exemplifies th
Nov 5, 20242 min read


RO completes successful sale of Admiral House, Windsor
The RO Group is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of Admiral House, a prime Grade II listed town centre office in Windsor, for an undisclosed sum to a private buyer. The sale highlights the Group’s value-driven approach to unlock property potential and attract buyers. Admiral House is situated in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, a desirable commercial location known for its rich history, cultural appeal, and strong connectivity. Located on St. Leo
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Infersens selected for REACH 2024
Infersens are delighted to have been selected for REACH UK 2024 and to receive investment from REACH UK, a global scale up programme created and operated by Second Century Ventures. As part of this journey with REACH UK Infersens are further supported by co-investments from Propertymark and TDS. REACH UK: Real Estate's Premier Technology Scale-up Program Beginning with the Class of 2013, REACH has scaled more than 200 companies serving real estate and adjacent industries incl
Sep 4, 20241 min read


RO appoints Tom Sater as head of RO Energy
The RO Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Sater as its new Head of Energy. In his new role, Tom will be based at the company's Potters Bar office and will work across the Group’s extensive land and property portfolio, as climate change challenges business operations and how we consume resources, but also offers significant opportunity. Tom brings a wealth of experience to the RO Group, having previously served as a Commercial Manager at Clean Energy Capital
Aug 12, 20242 min read


RO acquires prominent development site in Swindon
Group set to replicate success of Solstice Park, Amesbury with new development in Swindon The RO Group is delighted to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Home Farm in Swindon. Home Farm, which is located on a busy road junction on the A420 Swindon to Oxford road with c22,500 cars passing every day, is the ideal location for the Group to develop a strategic mixed use scheme that will generate job opportunities for Swindon and cement its status as an important re
Jul 30, 20242 min read


RO Group wins Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce award
The RO Group is delighted to announce that it has been awarded with a special prize at the recent Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce’s Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards. At the event, the RO received the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award. The event celebrates and showcases the best achievements and contributions from the county’s business community. Now in their thirteenth year, the Awards were presented during a glittering 1920s-themed gala dinner at the Tewinbury Farm
Jul 10, 20242 min read


measurable.energy smart sockets installed at PKF Francis Clark in Bristol
RO Capital Partners (“ROCP”), the RO Group’s venture capital arm, announces that its portfolio company, measurable.energy , has installed its smart power sockets in the office of PKF Francis Clark in Bristol. PKF Francis Clark is an award-winning firm of chartered accountants and business advisers. measurable.energy is a UK tech company that designs and manufactures smart, machine-learning enabled power sockets that will reduce the energy costs of PKF Francis Clark’s Bristo
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Silbury House practical completion
The RO Group proudly announces that its flagship sustainability focused property in Central Milton Keynes, Silbury House, has achieved practical completion. This was celebrated at an event at Silbury House on 27 June, and attended by contributors to its pioneering success, and property professionals from the region and London. John Tarbet, Head of Carbon Management at Planet Mark, internationally recognised carbon reduction and net zero specialists, highlighted the building's
Jul 1, 20245 min read


Airlines solutions company lands at Waterside court, Langley
ADB Safegate signs New Lease at RO’s Thames Valley Property RO Real Estate announces that ADB Safegate has chosen Waterside Court in Langley as the new location for its expanding operations, securing 1,711 sq. ft. of high-quality office accommodation. Headquartered in Belgium and with offices across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, ADB Safegate is a significant addition to the economic fabric of Langley and a notable new tenant for RO Real Estate. The compa
Apr 12, 20242 min read


RO Group Quiz Night raises over £8,000 for local charity Recover
The RO Group has once again held their annual charity quiz and raised £8,000 for an important local charity, RECOVER , a vibrant up-cycling charity that provides important opportunities for vulnerable adults to rebuild their lives through the medium of transforming furniture. This year’s event, held as usual at the Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar, marked the return of the annual tradition celebrating its 20th year and saw enthusiastic participation from across the business a
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Holiday Extras checks in at Bell Street, Maidenhead
RO Real Estate announces that Holiday Extras has chosen 6 Bell Street, Maidenhead, as the new location for its expanding operations, securing 3,697 sq. ft. of premium Grade A office space in line with its commitment to growth and innovation within the wider travel sector. Using innovative technology and the smart service in travel, Holiday Extras offers airport hotels, airport parking, airport lounges, airport transfers, car hire, holiday insurance and UK breaks. The company
Mar 4, 20242 min read


The RO Group parks up in Reading with prime Honda showroom acquisition
The RO Group announces its latest strategic investment: the acquisition of the freehold of the Reading Honda dealership in Reading for £6.2 million. The purchase reflected a net initial yield of 9.93%. The property is let in its entirety to Honda Motor Europe for a term of 25 years expiring in 2033, with a break clause in October 2028. Spanning 16,400 sq. ft., the dealership features an expansive showroom, a state-of-the-art workshop, and comprehensive aftersales accommodatio
Jan 18, 20242 min read


d-flo plugs in at Admiral House, Windsor
RO Real Estate is delighted to announce that d-flo has relocated its UK operations to Admiral House in Windsor, which is situated in the historic centre of the bustling and world famous royal town. d-flo’s enterprise platform improves document and data flows that underpin transactional communications. The business also operates from Miami, Florida. An architecturally significant building, Admiral House is a former Edwardian police station which has been sensitively transforme
Dec 19, 20232 min read


NMT International Shipping expands at Waterside Place, Southampton.
RO Real Estate is pleased to announce that NMT International Shipping UK Limited (“NMT Shipping”) has expanded its presence at Waterside Place, the RO’s Southampton office development that is situated at Town Quay. NMT Shipping had moved into the first floor of 5 Waterside Place in November 2020, and have now also taken 4,184 sq. ft. of further space on the ground floor of that building. This leaves the last remaining top floor suite at 3 Waterside Place; where 5,266 sq. ft.
Oct 16, 20232 min read


RO fuels further growth with £2.3m petrol station sale
The RO Group announces that it has sold the Westacre Service Station in Salisbury to Gardner Garages for £2.3 million. Gardner Garages have been the lessee of the station for a number of years. Westacre Services is located on the Wilton side of Salisbury, roughly a mile from the city centre on the A36 Bath/Southampton Road. At Westacre Services, the public has access to modern and convenient facilities including a Londis convenience store and the Post Office. RO were advised
Oct 3, 20231 min read


RO Group Quiz Night raises £10,400 for local charity Herts Musical memories
The RO Group have once again used their annual charity quiz to raise over £10,000 for an important local charity, Herts Musical Memories . An annual event until it was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic it returned again in 2023 for the first time since 2019 and was held at the Wyllyotts Theatre. Alongside the quiz, organised and run by RO employees, the fundraising evening also comprised an auction, raffle and a prize draw for specially designed hampers, put together by t
Sep 25, 20232 min read


RO appoints Matteo Scabbia as Head of Property Management
The RO Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Matteo Scabbia as Head of Property Management. In his new role, Matteo will be based at the company's London office and will work across the Group's extensive real estate portfolio. Matteo brings a wealth of experience to the RO Group, having previously served as a Property Asset Manager at Sorbon Estates, where he started his career. He demonstrated considerable proficiency in overseeing a diverse portfolio, including of
Sep 18, 20231 min read


RO appoints Ana Bajri as its first Head of Sustainability
The RO Group announces that it has appointed Ana Bajri as its first Head of Sustainability. A technical expert in the property sector, Ana's experience lies in real estate and the built environment, with a strong record of understanding and navigating ESG issues in a commercial environment. Ana joins the RO Group from Countrywide Surveying Services where she has been responsible for creating and implementing sustainability strategies and the integration of ESG principles acro
Sep 12, 20233 min read


RO checks out of Taunton Travelodge
The RO Group announces that it has sold the Travelodge located on the Riverside Retail Park, Hankridge Farm in Taunton to The Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society (The Unity United (Property) Investment Fund) for £3.9million reflecting a net initial yield of 6.375%. The RO have been the proud owners of the Travelodge for close to a decade and are delighted to have had a long relationship beneficial to the local economy of Taunton and to the RO wit
Sep 6, 20232 min read


RO to launch most sustainable office building in Milton Keynes
The RO Group is delighted to announce that it will shortly start work on a substantial refurbishment of Silbury House with the intention of making it the most sustainable office building in Milton Keynes, already the greenest city in UK and also well on its way to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 . Inspired by the many projects of the city's Sustainability Team, such as its Energy Mapping Report, Cycling Strategy, and Display of Energy Certificates project, the RO has embarke
Aug 14, 20233 min read


Hays moves to new office in Southampton
The workforce solutions and recruitment experts take space at One Dorset Street. The RO Group is delighted to announce that it has signed a new 10 year lease with Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd at the Group's One Dorset Street property in Southampton. Hays identified the modern property, which has been substantially refurbished, as their preferred long term re-location option in the city as it best serves their practical needs as well as conforming with their wider ESG polic
Jun 20, 20232 min read


InferSens wins Innovation Alley at the inaugural Cambridge Tech Week
InferSens was announced as the Innovation Alley winner during the first day of CTW at Hinxton Hall. Set in the wider CTW exhibition, Innovation Alley featured 14 of the brightest early-stage start-ups and their innovative solutions in technologies such as AI/ML, Medtech, Robotics, and immersive technologies. The two-day event offered a dynamic and interactive showcase of their cutting-edge solutions. Speaking to CTW podcast partner, Cambridge Tech Podcast Chief Executive Offi
Jun 6, 20231 min read


RO Group invests in the heart of Bristol
Family owned trading company, the RO, is delighted to announce the acquisition of 90 Victoria Street, Bristol from Mayfair Capital. 90 Victoria Street is an office building comprising 24,377 sq. ft. of high-quality accommodation across four storeys. The building is fully let and is home to a group of well-known companies. These include Mazars LLP, which has offices in over 90 countries; and Tetra Tech Group Ltd, a global provider of engineering services, with over 450 offices
Apr 25, 20232 min read
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