Property developer Eastbank Studios is meeting the post-lockdown surge in demand for top-quality London rentals with its sustainable – and stylish – approach to renovating property in dire need of modernisation. The East London company invests in houses and apartments which require a complete scheme of refurbishment, bringing each one up to the
Construction works have started to create a new neighbourhood centre and residential apartments at Blythe Valley Park in Solihull. Led by Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson, the works will involve the construction of four new mixed-use high quality apartment buildings at Blythe Valley Park – as part of client IM
Birmingham-based Urban Village Capital has overcome the obstacles of lockdown to deliver full completion of its latest luxury £14m apartment development. Knight’s House, a stunning nine-floor former office block in affluent Sutton Coldfield, features a total of 63 apartments – including 12 penthouses, and continues the company’s upward spiral and
Since 2015, Troy Homes has been steadily building a stunning portfolio of small to medium-sized developments across the South East of England. Each home in our collection has been built to first-class specifications throughout. In the kitchens, you’ll find high-gloss furniture and quartz worktops, complete with a quality selection of
The Beech Hill area in Halifax, West Yorkshire, has been successfully cleared to make way for hundreds of new affordable homes. Rhodar completed the demolition of three, 18-storey high rise tower blocks, nine garages and a council depot as part of the development project. The 40-week project saw the recycling
The construction of new apartments in Birmingham is being supported by a funding deal worth £21 million. The new capital has been received by Cedar Invest, who will use the funding to support its project to build 140 new apartments in Digbeth. The five-storey development, named The Forge, consists of a
Apartments complete with floor-to-ceiling glazing, stunning views and luxury resident facilities including a swimming pool and cinema, have sold in London. Riverlight occupies a prime central London location directly fronting the River Thames and comprises a group of six pavilions ranging from 12 to 20 storeys in height. As part
The largest ever Built To Rent (BTR) scheme has been announced by Legal & General, who is set to bring around 1,000 homes and 85,000 sq ft of commercial space to London. Two adjacent sites in Wandsworth will combine for the scheme, providing purpose-built rental homes with long leases for
The Mayor of Dawlish has officially opened Cavanna Homes’ latest show home at Barley Meadow community in Dawlish with a ribbon-cutting. The development, located off Secmaton Lane, has already secured four reservations. Councillor Lisa Mayne was joined by Andy Addison, Head of Operations, Lauren Pybus, Sales Manager, and Anne Beadle,
Weston Homes is due to deliver a project that will transform a historic military hospital site in Aldershot into a new £60 million residential area of 140 private sale homes. The former Cambridge Military Hospital and ancillary buildings will be converted into the new homes, commercial/community facilities and grand communal
Property developer Eastbank Studios is meeting the post-lockdown surge in demand for top-quality London rentals with its sustainable – and stylish – approach to renovating property in dire need of modernisation. The East London company invests in houses and apartments which require a complete scheme of refurbishment, bringing each one up to the highest standard of contemporary finish and returning them to the market turn-key ready. Eastbank’s CEO, Jason Arden says: “We can provide housing where all the hard work has been done. In addition to the structural and technical repairs, we also have our own in-house interior décor specialist. All our properties are finished to a beautifully-high standard with superb use of light and neutral palettes.” Arden adds: “We come as a full package and, we bring to life every property we introduce to the market – either for short or long-term rent. Every home we refurbish is sympathetically restored but still delivers contemporary interiors. It’s the best solution for the modern world.” Eastbank’s rentals are concentrated in the lively East London neighbourhoods of Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone, areas popular with young professionals and families seeking the extra living and working space – indoors and out – of period homes. “Many of our rental properties are in areas which have become desirable again, having benefited from the complete regeneration of the East End. They’re also an easy commute for people who still need to travel to their central London workplace.” Uncertainty in employment and relocation trends caused by the coronavirus pandemic means many people are rethinking where and how they live. Eastbank understands the flexible nature of today’s market and offer rental agreements to suit a range of circumstances. Arden says: “The right rental gives people time and space to consider their options. Even if someone isn’t planning to stay at a rented property for a long time, expectations are still high and they want top drawer accommodation even in the short -term. We live in a time of instant results on demand. Consumers want everything at the touch of a button. We recognise this and know how important it is to deliver on style as well as quality.” Issued on behalf of Eastbank Studios, 141 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London E17 3Al Eastbank Studios HQ is in Walthamstow, E17The company was founded in 1984 by Tony Arden who has worked in property and investments since the 1960s. Eastbank have a solid track record in identifying long and short term opportunities to maximise returns for investors.The company believes in long-term partnerships and outcomes.To validate their transparency, investors are welcome to scrutinize the company accounts and encourage open conversations with collaborators and partners.Eastbank’s website recently added a blog page which offers interior décor and property tips. For further information go to www.eastbank.co.uk
Construction works have started to create a new neighbourhood centre and residential apartments at Blythe Valley Park in Solihull. Led by Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson, the works will involve the construction of four new mixed-use high quality apartment buildings at Blythe Valley Park – as part of client IM Properties’ strategic vision to create a sustainable, mixed-use community in this area of the West Midlands where people can live and work. Blythe Valley Park is a 1.2 million sq. ft development, surrounded by 122 acres of scenic parkland, and the addition of the neighbourhood centre will create a new focal point and seamlessly connect the growing residential and commercial community. The business park employs 3,500 people and is home to many leading businesses including a range of high-profile brands such as Gymshark, Lounge, Cooper Parry, Siemens and Zenith. The £7.5m development is expected to complete in spring 2021 and the new mixed-use buildings will feature 48 one and two-bedroom apartments, 25 per cent of which will be managed in partnership with Bromford Homes to offer affordable housing at the location. Two of the ground floor buildings will become modern retail spaces and will include an eatery and community convenience store, as well as a further retail unit, creating additional jobs in the area. There will also be level access to all four buildings, to accommodate disabled members of the community. Andy Sewards, managing director at G F Tomlinson said: “We’re thrilled to be working with IM Properties to create an integral new element of the sustainable, mixed-use scheme at Blythe Valley Park, which is delivering a significant number of new homes and jobs to boost the local economy.” “This is an exciting project to add to our residential portfolio and we’re looking forward to handing over in 2021.” Richard Knight, technical director of IM Properties strategic land division, IM Land said: “The new neighbourhood centre is a significant investment for IM Properties and will help further cement the strong community feel at Blythe Valley Park. We are very happy to have G F Tomlinson on board working with us to deliver this scheme.” Crest Homes and Bloor Homes have also been working on the residential phase since 2018 and continue to progress at the site, with the delivery of up to 750 new homes.
Birmingham-based Urban Village Capital has overcome the obstacles of lockdown to deliver full completion of its latest luxury £14m apartment development. Knight’s House, a stunning nine-floor former office block in affluent Sutton Coldfield, features a total of 63 apartments – including 12 penthouses, and continues the company’s upward spiral and ambition to be a major player in the private rental sector. Having announced practical completion in November, Urban Village Group has had to negotiate the issues posed by the COVID-19 lockdown before being able to open up the rental market. While the finishing touches were completed to the property during the lockdown, Urban Village Group offered two-months rent-free accommodation to NHS workers serving in Birmingham’s hospitals during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. Knight’s House adds to the company’s growing portfolio of build-to-rent developments, which also includes The Old Arts School House in Sutton Coldfield. Urban Village Capital plans to add a further 247 apartments next year having recent purchased a landmark office block in the Yardley area of Birmingham. Urban Village Group are pioneering the conversion of unloved former commercial buildings and turning them into desirable living spaces, which is aiding the UK government’s push for 300,000 new homes every year. Birmingham has been identified as a key location for the government’s plans as it looks to create a Commonwealth Games Legacy. The city is hosting the games in 2022. Urban Village Capital chief executive Nick Sellman said: “Knight’s House is a stunning addition to the Birmingham residential rental market. “The final couple of months of the development did pose one or two challenges, but nothing that we haven’t been able to overcome to add this development to our growing list of properties. “We are continually sourcing and developing tired properties to transform them into highly-desirable living spaces. There is a huge demand for quality properties across Birmingham and we are playing a key role in delivering those homes and helping the government achieve its ambitious targets.” Urban Village Capital made use of the government’s housing rules allowing existing offices to be built upwards to increase housing stock. Consequently, Knight’s House was increased from seven to nine floors to accommodate the new penthouses. The property features spacious one or two-bedroom stylish apartments, which will meet the needs of today’s modern professionals. Each apartment offers premium designer kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms and come with chrome fittings and laminate wood flooring. One of the key innovations in the building is the addition of hyperoptic broadband, which delivers connection speeds of up to 1GB. The superfast connectivity is expected to have huge appeal to those professionals have the desire and capability to work-from-home after the lockdown. New tenants will be able to benefit from an exclusive broadband package, while tenants taking a 12-month lease will qualify for one month’s free broadband. Viewings are now available and can be arranged via residential lettings agent Centrick. Contact them via email birmingham@centrick.co.uk or call 0121 347 6116. The development also includes a restaurant and office suite.
Since 2015, Troy Homes has been steadily building a stunning portfolio of small to medium-sized developments across the South East of England. Each home in our collection has been built to first-class specifications throughout. In the kitchens, you’ll find high-gloss furniture and quartz worktops, complete with a quality selection of integrated Siemens appliances — while the bathrooms boast stunning sanitaryware and Hansgrohe taps and showers. It’s safe to say 2019 has been no different. Our award-winning team has been very busy this year, continuing to create homes that exceed customer expectations through high-quality design and meticulous attention to detail. 100% sold at Salisbury Court Ideally located on the edge of London, on one of Northwood’s most popular residential roads, Salisbury Court is a modern development of just nine exceptional two-bedroom apartments. All of these homes have now been sold. But there’s no need to worry if you didn’t snap up your dream home this time around. We have plenty of stunning homes available across our other developments… 50% remaining at Burns Court Burns Court blends beautifully with its neighbours, offering superior accommodation and elegant suburban living throughout each of its 14 two-bedroom apartments. The high-class neighbourhood of Gidea Park provides the best of the South East and London on your doorstep — boasting excellent train links to the city thanks to the regular Crossrail Elizabeth Line service. There are a mix of apartments available at Burns Court, including two luxurious and spacious penthouses — which really have to be seen to get the full experience! 25% sold at Chestnut mews Consisting of a diverse collection of eight two-bedroom homes (many of which include an additional study), our Chestnut Mews development in Theydon Bois is also in high demand. Providing the ideal backdrop for a contemporary country lifestyle, this development offers excellent amenities, a vibrant community and a relaxed rural atmosphere — all within a tube journey of central London. Chestnut Mews has a variety of properties still available, including two duplex apartments and a beautiful detached cottage. Only two homes left at Harvester Close! Located a short walk from the bustling town centre of Royston, Harvester Close is an exclusive selection of 19 three, four and five-bedroom homes designed to offer the ultimate in modern family living. There are now just two houses remaining at the development. The Huntingdon is a superb four-bedroom family home featuring generous living spaces, a landscaped garden accessible from the breakfast room and a double garage. The Goodwood is a five-bedroom house offering a stunning space for modern family living. Boasting a private study, double garage, dressing room to the master suite and a large kitchen/dining/family room with doors onto the secluded garden, this home is ideal for raising a family in comfort. Part exchange is available on both of these houses subject to terms and conditions. Looking ahead to 2020 Ideally located in the exclusive and vibrant community of Hadley Wood, our latest development Sambrook Court comprises an exceptional collection of modern 14 one and two-bedroom apartments. Sambrook Court offers an aspirational lifestyle just 30 minutes from central London — with the bustling local community boasting excellent schools, churches, independent stores, cafes, pubs and award-winning restaurants. Early reservations are now being taken with the show home expected to be ready for viewing in January 2020. In the new year, we will also be unveiling two further developments. Located on Camlet Way, Hadley Wood’s most prestigious road, Maytree Court will consist of seven luxury one, two and three-bedroom apartments with basement parking, plus two four-bedroom homes. In Elstree, our new Lawn Manor development on Barnet Lane will be set within extensive communal grounds and comprise sixteen two-bedroom apartments with parking. Preview events are expected to take place at the beginning of 2020 — so keep your eyes peeled for further details!
The Beech Hill area in Halifax, West Yorkshire, has been successfully cleared to make way for hundreds of new affordable homes. Rhodar completed the demolition of three, 18-storey high rise tower blocks, nine garages and a council depot as part of the development project. The 40-week project saw the recycling of 150,000 tonnes of brick rubble, 700 tonnes of metal waste, 210 tonnes of general waste and 140 tonnes of hard core. Over 100 operatives were on site during key phases, with one of the UK’s largest excavators – a 120 tonne, 54m super high-reach excavator – used to demolish the flats from the top down. This will help drive forward the regeneration plans for Beech Hill from the Calderdale Together Investment Partnership, a partnership between Together Housing and Calderdale Council. The new homes will be delivered on site over the next five years. This project has received £2.2 million investment from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP), delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, through the Leeds City Region Growth Deal – a £1 billion package of Government investment to accelerate growth and create jobs across Leeds City Region.
The construction of new apartments in Birmingham is being supported by a funding deal worth £21 million. The new capital has been received by Cedar Invest, who will use the funding to support its project to build 140 new apartments in Digbeth. The five-storey development, named The Forge, consists of a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments and a 42-space car park and is set for completion by the end of 2020. Providing new homes for more than 226 residents, Cedar Invest said it had already sold 107 of the 140 homes at the site in Bradford Street. “The Forge Digbeth is set to be a transformative development in the city, regenerating a currently underutilised piece of land to provide a range of luxury new homes. By securing backing from Frontier Development Capital and Coutts, we have been able to get spades into the ground – a significant milestone for Cedar but also Birmingham as we contribute to its ongoing growth,” said John Whateley, director at Cedar Invest. The new investment comprises a £17.5 million loan from Coutts and £3.5 million from Frontier Development Capital, with Cedar Invest investing £6 million. The funding has allowed construction to commence at the previously disused ‘Park Works’ brownfield site, supporting more than 300 jobs in the construction phase. “This investment in Cedar Invest will be crucial in allowing the developer to deliver this flagship development, a strong platform from which it can bring forward more schemes across the Midlands and wider UK. The volume and quality of residential development in Birmingham is on the rise, driven by developers like Cedar Invest. We look forward to working with the team as this scheme takes shape and delivers much-needed homes in the city,” added Nick Oakley, head of property investments at Frontier Development Capital. Working alongside Cedar Invest on the regeneraion project are GJL Property Developers and BJD.
Apartments complete with floor-to-ceiling glazing, stunning views and luxury resident facilities including a swimming pool and cinema, have sold in London. Riverlight occupies a prime central London location directly fronting the River Thames and comprises a group of six pavilions ranging from 12 to 20 storeys in height. As part of the multi-million pound project, air distribution products were supplied by expert manufacturers, Waterloo Air Products plc. Each building featured bespoke glazing and inverted balconies to increase daylight and maximise views of the river. To create the perfect living environment for new owners, Waterloo’s air terminal devices were fitted inside five of the six buildings. Waterloo delivered aesthetically-pleasing linear bar grilles which were integrated at a high level in every room. The APM plasterline grille was chosen so that the surrounding frame could be plastered into the wall with only the central core visible. Special clip fixings were developed so that the frame could be installed first. After the room was decorated, the core was then fitted. Diffusers were fed via thermally-lined plenums which were sized to give good throw patterns at various fan coil air volumes. Before the installation of any products, Waterloo created working mock-ups in the test lab to ensure perfect air performance and specified noise levels could be achieved. Waterloo’s variable ventilation controllers deliver the exact amount of air flow to enhance the luxurious feel of each of the residential and retail blocks. Once Phase One was completed, the same format was created through to the other blocks. Over the course of several months, hundreds of apartments were installed with a state-of-the-art air distribution system. As well as this, other onsite facilities, which included restaurants, a gym and virtual golf, all needed specialist air distribution. Maximising space and ensuring each grille was finished to a high specification was of paramount importance to Waterloo. Consideration had to be given to each of the separate apartment blocks and, in a bid to minimise disruption, work was carried out in organised phases. Waterloo staggered manufacture and delivery to the London site to facilitate the needs of the developer. Speaking about the project, Andrew Mildon, sales office manager at Air Systems (SW), said he enjoyed being involved. He says: “This project was really exciting. Our aim was to deliver excellent air conditioning and air distribution throughout each apartment. When one block was complete, we literally moved on to the next.” From initial design stages, developers were keen to create something truly unique within this area of London. Considering the central location, it was paramount to conjure up a unique flagship development. And it seems buyers could not wait to invest.
The largest ever Built To Rent (BTR) scheme has been announced by Legal & General, who is set to bring around 1,000 homes and 85,000 sq ft of commercial space to London. Two adjacent sites in Wandsworth will combine for the scheme, providing purpose-built rental homes with long leases for all ages, demographics and social groups. “As renting continues to become a tenure of choice in the UK, the delivery of high density, high quality developments with vibrant communities is becoming more and more important. To do this, we need to deliver schemes which offer well connected housing options, which are carefully integrated into the public realm, maximising our existing infrastructure and supporting economic growth. This latest development in Wandsworth, our largest BTR acquisition to date, is a perfect example, offering 1,000 new rental homes alongside improving the station infrastructure and offering commercial real estate space to support local businesses,” commented Paul Miller, MD Principal Investing at Legal & General Capital. Located within Zone 2 and adjacent to Wandsworth Town train station, the £500 million development will include a new entrance to the platforms and will form part of the major regeneration of the local area. It will also include 35% affordable housing. Through the creation of a BTR asset class, Legal & General is looking to use its sources of long term capital to help address the chronic lack of housing supply and meet the increasing demand for affordable, quality rental accommodation. “This latest acquisition is another great example of Legal & General investing in a location with significant urban regeneration potential and providing large scale sustainable rental schemes which will have a positive socioeconomic impact. The location is highly desirable for renters and, with 1,000 units planned for the site, demonstrates Legal & General’s ambition to make a real impact on the delivery of new homes within the UK. Representing our largest scheme to date, this flagship BTR development is another step forward towards tackling the severe housing crisis facing both London and the UK, offering homes for all ages and social groups, as well as reduced living costs thanks to economies of scale,” said Dan Batterton, Head of Build To Rent at LGIM Real Assets.
The Mayor of Dawlish has officially opened Cavanna Homes’ latest show home at Barley Meadow community in Dawlish with a ribbon-cutting. The development, located off Secmaton Lane, has already secured four reservations. Councillor Lisa Mayne was joined by Andy Addison, Head of Operations, Lauren Pybus, Sales Manager, and Anne Beadle, Sales Advisor, for the ceremony. Cllr Mayne said: “It’s remarkable to see how this space has changed since the turf cutting back in November into a community of new homes for Dawlish. “It was a pleasure to officially open the new show home at Barley Meadow and to see this beautiful development coming to life”. Barley Meadow, offers a selection of two, three and four-bedroom homes close to the coast and the countryside, and is within easy reach of Dawlish town centre by car, foot, bike or bus. Andy Addison added: “It’s really positive to have four of our new homes already reserved before our show home was even opened. This development is bursting with energy and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. We would encourage anyone looking to move to the area to come and visit us”. The show home is a ‘Brook’ style three-bedroom detached property with a master en-suite bedroom, spacious lounge with large bay windows and double doors leading onto the lawned garden. Prices at Barley Meadow start from £225,000 for a two-bedroom home. The local area has two primary schools, a college, and local amenities including a post office, supermarket, banks, restaurants and a leisure centre. Dawlish train station is two miles away and provides links to Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol and London. As well as 74 new open market and affordable homes, the homebuilder will be funding a new cycle route to connect Barley Meadow to the town centre, and supporting recreation facilities and habitat improvements for the Cirl Bunting bird population. For more information about Cavanna Homes’ Barley Meadow development, please call the sales advisor on 01626 817424 or visit the website: www.cavannahomes.co.uk. The show home and marketing suite is open daily from 10am – 5pm.
Weston Homes is due to deliver a project that will transform a historic military hospital site in Aldershot into a new £60 million residential area of 140 private sale homes. The former Cambridge Military Hospital and ancillary buildings will be converted into the new homes, commercial/community facilities and grand communal foyers and spaces. The iconic site comprises a collection of Victorian and Edwardian buildings, which are being restored as part of Grainger’s Aldershot Urban Extension scheme, now known as Wellesley. “Weston Homes is pleased to be working alongside Grainger plc to reinvigorate the iconic Victorian and Edwardian military buildings of the Cambridge Military Hospital and transform them into a new residential address for Aldershot that local people will be proud to call home. With our proven historic building restoration expertise, Weston Homes will bring a new lease of life to these heritage buildings which are of national importance due to their military history, we will transform them into modern homes layered with the rich history and unique character of this historic site,” said Bob Weston, Chairman & Chief Executive of Weston Homes. The project involves a team of multi-award-winning architectural practices with the masterplan devised by Adam Urbanism, with detailed architectural design by Feilden & Mawson for the Cambridge Military Hospital; Omega Partnership for the Louise Margaret Hospital and former Nurse’s Residence; Adam Architecture for Gun Hill House & Gun Hill Water Tower; and Thrive Architecture for Cambridge House & St Michae’’s House, and Allen Pyke Associates for the landscape design. “We are delighted to have secured Weston Homes for this important heritage site and look forward to working with them to deliver 140 new homes within the historic buildings of the Cambridge Military Hospital. Weston Homes has proven restoration and conversion skills which will be essential for ensuring the preservation of the period buildings. This partnership underlines Grainger’s commitment to the wider Wellesley development and reinforces our role as a leading partner for major residential regeneration projects,” added Helen Gordon, Chief Executive of Grainger plc. Weston Homes will deliver both converted and new build homes, including one, two and three-bedroom apartments and two, three and four–bedroom houses set in landscaped grounds. Original features such as fireplaces, paneling and staircases will be retained and incorporated into the new homes that will become part of the new residential area. Work will begin this summer, with the project anticipated to be phased over several years.
