London, UK – 01st December 2025 – The Arora Group is delighted to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of 102 Petty France, a substantial freehold of more than half a million sq ft. Located immediately next to St. James’s Park and surrounded by key governmental and commercial institutions, this represents a unique opportunity for Arora Group to shape a major asset in one of London’s most historically rich and politically critical locales.
The significant purchase underscores the Group’s long-term confidence in the London property market and marks a major strategic milestone in the expansion and diversification of its portfolio.
A Landmark Acquisition and Key Milestone
The acquisition of 102 Petty France is not just a transaction; it represents an important acquisition and a significant milestone in the continuous journey of the Arora Group. Located in a prime area, this landmark property offers unparalleled potential.
Surinder Arora, Founder and Chairman of the Arora Group, commented:
"The completion of the 102 Petty France acquisition is a moment of great pride for the entire Group. This is a highly strategic purchase that is central to our vision for growth and innovation. It reinforces our commitment to investing in best-in-class real estate in prime locations."
Big Plans for an Exciting Future
The Arora Group is committed to maximizing the potential of this prestigious location. While detailed plans are currently under development, the Group intends to transform the property into a dynamic and world-class asset.
"We have big plans to create something very exciting at 102 Petty France," added Surinder. "We believe this location, coupled with the Arora Group's expertise, presents a unique opportunity to deliver a truly exceptional project that will contribute positively to the Westminster landscape and wider London market. We will begin work on planning this exciting project now."
The Arora Group looks forward to engaging with relevant stakeholders as its plans progress, aiming to deliver a transformative scheme that sets a new benchmark for quality and design.
Arora were advised by Dentons, Simon Masri.
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Notes to Editors
Arora Group
The Arora Group is a successful UK-focused private group of companies, which leverages synergies across its specialist property, construction and hotel divisions to its strategic advantage. Since 1999, the Group has built its standing through meticulously managing projects from inception to delivery and beyond. Today, it owns and manages a diverse portfolio of flagship assets across the nation’s key business locations, partnering with some of the world’s most recognised brands to deliver consistently high service levels and sustainable growth.
For more information, please visit www.thearoragroup.com
Arora Hotels
Arora Hotels, a division of the Arora Group, is one of the UK’s leading hotel owner-operators with expertise in airport and city centre hotel operations. The division is managing more than 7,000 keys and has multiple projects currently under construction. Existing hotels within the portfolio include Sofitel London Heathrow, Sofitel London Gatwick and Novotel London Stansted (under a franchise agreement with Accor), Novotel London West, Renaissance London Heathrow (under a franchise agreement with Marriott), InterContinental® London ‒ The O2, Holiday Inn Heathrow Terminal 5, Crowne Plaza London Heathrow Terminal 4, Holiday Inn Express® London Heathrow Terminal 4 (under a franchise agreement with IHG), Hilton London Gatwick and Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (under a franchise agreement with Hilton Hotels and Resorts), Arora Gatwick Crawley, Bloc Hotel Gatwick, Fairmont Windsor Park and Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa, soon to undergo a major redevelopment into the group’s second luxury Fairmont property.
For more information, please visit www.thearoragroup.com/business/hotels.
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