MacArthur House is a stunning collection of 118 apartments, part of the Nightingale neighbour regeneration scheme, nestled in the heart of Derby’s bustling centre. Nightingale Quarter is a truly unique development, incorporating 925 city centre homes including six acres of green open space, parkland and gardens. It’s easy to forget that you are so centrally located.
Derby itself is a city putting itself on the map, with some of the highest employment rates in the country, with companies like Toyota, Rolls Royce and Bombardier leading the way in the cities’ advanced manufacturing sector.
The Nightingale Quarter is one of the largest city centre regeneration sites in the UK, covering more than 18.5 acres. The development has been sympathetically designed to incorporate the iconic Victorian "Pepper Pot" buildings, which will remain on site as a permanent reminder of the heritage of the development. Pepper Pot North will become the hub of the community with a cafe and eatery at its heart. Pepper Pot South, will be transformed into a community gym to be enjoyed by all.
About Derby
Derby is the UK’s most central city boasting 254,000 residents with a further 2.1 million people living within a 45-minute radius. The city recently ranked second in the UK Powerhouse City Growth Tracker report, sitting between Cambridge and Oxford. Derby is an international hub for the aerospace, automotive and rail industries. The world headquarters for Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace is located in the city, together with Bombardier’s UK transport division. Toyota’s principal UK manufacturing plant is also based in Derbyshire. These three companies employ over 20,000 people locally, with many more employed by companies who form a part of their extensive supply chains
Boasting a wealth of cultural and entertainment venues, the city of Derby enjoys a distinctive and colourful ambience. The Derby Museum & Art Gallery, located on the gorgeous Strand, is home to a charming and varied range of internationally significant collections, whilst The Silk Mill Museum, located on the banks of the River Derwent, displays fascinating items from Derby’s rich industrial heritage. Market Place now hosts QUAD, a modern cinema, gallery, café bar and workshop venue, while the nearby Guildhall Theatre continues to offer intimate live theatre and musical performances throughout the year. Derby Cathedral runs an annual programme of services, concerts and events, with the wider Cathedral Quarter playing host to CQ Saturdays, as well as the Derby Comedy Festival, Derby Feste and Derby Folk Festival. Beyond Derby, a number of music festivals take place across the region every year, including the Y Not Festival.
Investment Highlights
Price £190,000
Completion Q4 2024
24 contemporary 1-bedroom apartments
Leasehold with zero ground rent
A service charge of approx. £2.22 per sq ft.
6% rental yield projection could be higher upon completion
Derby is the centre of England, most other cities are under a 3-hour drive away
Derby has the highest average yield of any East Midlands city.
Second fastest-growing regional economy in the UK
Population is expected to grow by 9.45% by 2028.
21,000 new jobs to be created
£2 billion worth of regeneration in the pipeline for the city centre.
One of the fastest growing areas for house prices in the country, but still affordable.
Big regeneration area, lots of money being spent on the city centre and this particular development which will in turn attract more investment.
Lots of businesses within close proximity of the development to drive long-term rental demand.
Rudlens Apartments is a unique collection of contemporary apartments in the heart of Wellingborough, a small market town located in Northamptonshire.
Wellingborough has a wealth of history, a bustling community and recent investment in the area makes it a desirable place to live.
Within the local vicinity you will find plenty to keep you entertained, from cafes, shopping and local countryside walks, Wellingborough is a thriving community with something to offer for all.
The building has a truly spectacular style – with features such as large anthracite windows with Georgian bars and high ceilings throughout, combined with brand new fixtures and fittings, parking and a new build warranty – Rudlens Apartments offers the ideal of modern living.
About Wellingborough
Wellingborough has been ranked in the top ten places with the strongest house price growth, according to data from Halifax, with a 15.5% increase in 2022 and it has been predicted that there will be further growth in the coming years.
House price rises were partly boosted by London residents selling up in the capital to upsize to bigger properties and be able to swiftly commute to the capital in under 50 minutes to St Pancreas Station and excellent commuter connections to main motorway routes around the country.
Residents especially enjoy the area’s countryside, country parks and the newly built shopping and leisure complex at Rushden Lakes.
Investment Highlights
Prices from £135,000
Completed and tenanted apartments
24 contemporary 1 and 2-bedroom apartments
Leasehold with zero ground rent
Service charge of £1.59 / sqft
6% current rental yield
London Commuter Belt, just 53 minutes to London Kings Cross station
10 minute drive from Northampton
Big regeneration area, lots of money being spent on this area to refresh it and increase the population
Population is due to increase
The Glassworks Nottingham is a collection of 27 high specification, luxury loft style apartments within a Victorian-era factory right in the centre of Nottingham. With an enviable location 2 minutes’ walk from Nottingham Central Station, 5 mins walk from the City Centre and a short walking distance to all major sports grounds, cultural attractions, business district, and universities, this is a unique opportunity to purchase a high-specification apartment in a highly desirable area for well under the UK national average flat price and an area in demand for young professional tenants as well as higher education participants. Investors can invest from as little as £26,000 to secure an apartment here with the balance due on completion scheduled for Q1 2024.
About Nottingham
Nottingham is the 9th largest city in the UK and the largest in the East Midlands region with a population just shy of 332,000. Brimming with history (the home of the Robin Hood legend), culture, and entertainment, it has been named one of the best cities to live in across the UK. The economy is the 7th largest in the UK worth £55 billion and is ranked as a global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. Traditionally an economy based on lace and tobacco, the modern economy has evolved and holds host to several large-scale businesses within the service sector.
The headquarters of several large companies are based in the city: these include Alliance Boots (formerly Boots the Chemists); Chinook Sciences; GM (cricket bats); Pedigree Petfoods; VF Corporation (American clothing); Changan Automobile (Chinese-made automobiles); the credit reference agency Experian; energy company E.ON Energy UK; betting company Gala Bingo; amusement and gambling machine manufacturer Bell-Fruit-Games; engineering company Siemens; sportswear manufacturers Speedo; high-street opticians Vision Express and Specsavers; games and publishing company Games Workshop; PC software developer Serif Europe (publisher of PagePlus and other titles); web hosting provider Heart Internet and the American credit card company Capital One. Nottingham also has offices of Nottingham Building Society (established 1849); HM Revenue & Customs; the Driving Standards Agency; Ofsted; the Care Quality Commission and BBC East Midlands.
As an important centre for sports, the city plays host to 2 of the world’s oldest football clubs Nottingham Forest and Notts County and Nottingham Rugby Club who play in the English second division. Dubbed the ‘Home of English Sport’, The National Ice Centre, Holme Pierrepont National Water Sports Centre and Trent Bridge international cricket ground are all based in and around the city, with the vast majority a stone’s throw from The Glassworks. The city also plays host to 2 world-class universities, the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University ranked 25th and 56th respectively in the 2023 Good University Guide, with a total of over 65,000 students studying in the city.
Why Nottingham?
10.7% increase in house prices between 2021 and 2022, the highest increase across the country.
Voted Best City to live in the UK by the Sunday Times.
A thriving rental market with 13% growth in rental yield between 2021 and 2022!
£250 million Southside regeneration scheme located next door to the scheme.
The NG2 postcode has an average asking price of £332,000, much higher than the prices in this development.
£11 billion growth in metropolitan area GVA expected between 2020 and 2030.
Fantastic transport connection with the city tram, M1 Motorway, Central Rail station and East Midlands Airport all a short distance from the development
6-7% Yields based on current rental prices (which will likely increase before completion)
Investment Highlights
Prices from £130,000
Studio’s, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments
Share of freehold opportunity with zero ground rent
Service charge of £2.31 / sqft
Up to 7% projected yield
Completes in Q1 2024
Invest with just £26,000
20% on exchange, 80% on completion
Excellent Nottingham city centre location
The Triangle is a striking development overlooking the River Stour and neighbouring Victoria Park in the boom town of Ashford, Kent. Ideally located and directly opposite Ashford’s flagship leisure centre Elwick Place, the development is only a 12-minute walk from Ashford International Station. Buyers can choose from studios, one, two and three-bedroomed apartments with views over the river and parkland.
From Ashford International, reach London Stratford in only 29 minutes and London St Pancras in 36 minutes. What’s more, Ashford is a major terminus for Europe, directly connected to three European capitals; Brussels in 1h 32 mins, Paris in 1h 52 mins and Amsterdam in 3hrs 50 mins.
About Ashford
Ashford is a very interesting location, where property prices have increased by over 30% in the last 5 years, where house prices are on average 38% cheaper than in London and where population in the area has increased by 22.5% in just the last 15 years. What's more, Kings Cross St Pancras is just 36 minutes away by train making Ashford the perfect London commuter belt town. All of these facts mean this investment has the potential of working very well for our investors and hence why we expect the units to sell quickly. Below are a few investment highlights.
Why invest in Ashford?
22.5% population growth over last 15 years
22.5% population growth over last 15 years
38% growth in Ashford prime industrial rents
30% average house price growth over last 5 years
73% lower office rents than London
39% lower house prices than London
Ashford Designer Outlet attracting more than 3 million visitors per year
Ashford is home to Kent's largest office complex
Investment Highlights
Prices from £180k
Projected rental yields of 5.8%
Parking included with all 2 and 3 bedroom apartments
Zero ground rent
999 years leasehold
Balconies included with all apartments
Completed Buy-to-Let Apartments in Sheffield City Centre. A spectacular 17-storey curved glass tower overlooking the River Don in the heart of Sheffield City Centre, consisting of a stunning collection of 123 superbly designed high-specification apartments within a vibrant new retail and leisure quarter, with riverside restaurants, bars and outdoor terraces.
It’s a contemporary collection of riverside apartments in a landmark building in the Central Riverside Regeneration district. The striking glass-clad development enjoys a fabulous location close to the city centre amenities, as well as the relaxed living pace amongst the revitalized industrial quarters, rivers, and canals of Sheffield.
About Sheffield
Sheffield, the ‘City of Steel’ is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines and the valleys of the River Don with its four tributaries: the Loxley, the Porter Brook, the Rivelin and the Sheaf. Sixty-one per cent of Sheffield's entire area is green space and a third of the city lies within the Peak District National Park, the only city in the world to lie within a National Park boundary. There are more than 250 parks, woodlands and gardens in the city, which is estimated to contain around 4.5 million trees. The city is 29 miles (47 km) south of Leeds, 32 miles (51 km) east of Manchester, and 33 miles (53 km) north of Nottingham.
Sheffield played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution, with many significant inventions and technologies having developed in the city. In the 19th century, the city saw a huge expansion of its traditional cutlery trade, when stainless steel and crucible steel were developed locally, fuelling an almost tenfold increase in the population. The city then became part of the county of South Yorkshire; this has been made up of separately-governed unitary authorities since 1986. The 21st century has seen extensive redevelopment in Sheffield. Sheffield's gross value added (GVA) has increased by 60% since 1997, standing at £11.3 billion in 2015. The economy has experienced steady growth, averaging around 5% annually, which is greater than that of the broader region of Yorkshire and the Humber.
Investment Highlights
123 BMV Apartments with 31 available now.
Prices from £95k below local comparisons at just £250 psf.
6% on AST, higher with short-term lets
Completed and tenanted apartments
Leisure hotspots and universities within walking distance
Located in Sheffield City Centre
Immediate income with zero development risk
An exciting opportunity in Victoria North, a prime location chosen for the extension of Manchester City Centre.
The Forum offers thoughtfully crafted boutique residences that connect you to both nature and the city. Embrace city living in a quiet residential oasis with easy access to Ancoats and Northern Quarter neighbourhoods.
The scheme has been designed to be a contemporary, design-led urban home, influenced by the heritage of the local theatre. Featuring creative twists across 90 apartments, with additional residents lounge, communal gardens, bike storage and car parking all within the heart of Manchester’s Victoria North District, The scheme is truly perfect for young professionals and families alike.
£1b developing Victoria North over the next 20 years
Manchester City Council and developer partners including CERT property will collectively invest over £1 Billion in developing Victoria North over the next 20 years. All along the Irk River Valley will be new homes, schools, healthcare, connected public spaces and improved travel links. Together, we’ll make Victoria North a more unified, greener place to call home.
The site covers approximately 155 hectares to the north of Manchester city centre between Victoria Station, NOMA and the Northern Quarter in the southwest, and Queens Park and the intermediate Ring Road (Queens Road) to the North-East.
Imperial Quarter occupies an ideal location close to Royal Windsor and the new Crossrail links that offers direct access to Central London and the financial district in 30-40 minutes. This is one of the most attractive and in-demand locations in the UK for LEGOLAND® short-term renters.
Built to a high specification, Imperial Quarter is home to 14 apartments and 2 houses which offer a modern lifestyle in this historic location. Fully fitted kitchens with top of the range appliances complement bright, airy living spaces and bedrooms with top of the range fixtures, furnishings and other high-end design touches.
Parking is available with each apartment, and the development is approaching the final stages of construction. With completion set for early 2023, this opportunity will generate income almost immediately for investors with little or no development risk.
Royal Windsor
Crowned by Windsor Castle which has been in place since the 12th century, Windsor is now the official home of King Charles and has a rich mixture of history, culture and modern ambitions which makes it unique.
In the modern day, proximity to London and Heathrow Airport marks Windsor out as a key economic hub in the London Commuter Belt. A growing population, an unmatched spread of tourist attractions and the natural vibrancy of the town’s storied schools such as Eton College combine to create a cosmopolitan modern atmosphere.
Windsor is only becoming more popular every year, and by investing in Imperial Quarter you can play your part in its story. Welcome to Windsor and this outstanding new development.
Investment Highlights
14 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments
2 three bedroom houses
Prices from £375k
Up to 12% projected yield
250 years leasehold
Zero ground rent
Estimated service charge £1.93 psf / annum
Parking with each apartment (£15k)
Bright spacious apartments
2-year rental assurance at 6%
Prime for short-term rentals
Castle view from higher apartments
A residential development, completed in February 2022. It is the result of an ambitious scheme that has converted an existing commercial property into a modern mix of 79, one-and-two-bedroom apartments.
The development is set in a quiet and leafy residential district in Bagshot. It lies just 300m from the A322, and less than 900m from the nearest junction of the M3. This makes it an exceptionally convenient base for commuters: central London is less than 45km to the east, and many other employment hotspots are considerably closer still, namely Reading and Bracknell that house major corporations and large industrial estates.
Like many districts of Britain, Bagshot is characterised by an insufficient supply of good, modern homes, which means that local rental demand is robust and reliable. The property is already over 75% tenanted and the developer will take responsibility for ensuring full occupancy. Consequently, as the newest and most striking development in the area, it promises low risk, dependable yields and excellent potential for continuing capital growth.
A new residential conversion scheme
Completed: February 2022
79 apartments
A mix of studios and one and two-bedroom apartments
Backed by a 10-year warranty
250-year leasehold
£0 ground rent
Prices from £190,000
Investment Highlights
Prices start from £190,000 for a studio and £195,000 for a 1 bed and £265,000 for a 2 bed.
Completed Development in February 2022
Strong local rental demand with all units currently rented
Average Rent: £890 PCM
8.4% average annual price growth in the area
Zero ground rent
250-year lease
Service charges £1,027 per annum
Allocated parking included with each apartment
Short term lets allowed in the lease, providing up to 12% yield
Priced at £79,999, 8.5% Net Assured for 3 years, 3% Deposit Interest
One London Road is Opulent's latest student accommodation investment offering an impressive 10% net return assured for 3 years. Located in the picturesque town of Newcastle-Under-Lyme, One London Road features 499 state of the art purpose built student accommodation studio apartments spread across 5 blocks. The project, destined for completion in September 2020 features great facilities such as roof top terrace and BBQ areas, state of the art gymnasium and various common lounges featuring table football and other activities to keep the students busy.
The project lies approximately 10 minutes away from the Keele University that houses some 10,000 students. Keele University was recently voted number 1 in the UK in 2018 for student satisfaction and ranks 13th in the country for medicine. The university is just a short bus ride away from One London Road, and with the University being very rural, this is one of the closest purpose built student accommodation buildings to the University.
Built by a reputable developer with extensive experience in this area, One London Road is scheduled to complete in January 2023 in time for that years in take of students. The project will be managed by the leading student management company Urban Student Living who will look after all of the management on behalf of our investors.
Investment Highlights
Prices from £79,999 for a studio apartment
8.5% net return for 3 years from completion
3% interest on deposits during construction
250 years leasehold
£350 per annum ground rent
£1350 per annum service charge and management (not applicable during rental assurance)
Prices from £144,500, 7% Projected Yield
Northgate House in Leeds a new, off plan residential aprtment project in a popular area of Leeds. Close to the main University area and just a short ride away from Leeds City Centre, Northgate House features 54 brand new high spec apartments perfect for either the young professional or executive to rent. Each of the 54 luxury apartments represent a well-appointed place to live offering a premium specification that includes real wood floors, feature windows throughout, premium fitted kitchens, luxury bathroom suites and stylish lighting throughout. The design theme is focused on delivering stylish practicality.
Northgate House is located on one of the main arterial routes into the city of Leeds, with connections to the major motorway links via the Leeds inner ring road. The area shows large demand for new build apartments and this is portrayed in the number of new developments presently being built to not only regenerate this area and make use of the heritage of the buildings and landscape, but to service the growing demand and popularity of the area. The most affluent areas of Leeds are in the North Leeds locations. The key post codes in Leeds are in the areas of LS17, LS16 and LS8. These 3 post codes are clustered in a triangle and are where the most expensive properties in Leeds are situated.
These areas are also the home of notable iconic local landmarks. This area is advantageous for investors and buyers looking for a convenient property close to the city. The availability displayed on the web portals is ever changing with visible turnaround times. Meanwood and nearby Headingley are very much suburbs of the city, vastly growing and becoming modernistic in approach with a huge range of local eateries and shopping and attracting the affluent classes from the leeds area.
Investment Highlights:
54 luxury I and 2 bed apartments
I Bedroom from £144,500
2 Bedroom from £175,000
Parking included
High quality finishes throughout
all apartments
Great living area for working
professionals, students and post
graduates
Perfect for international students
as only I mile from the main universities in Leeds
Investor friendly payment plan, 25% on exchange, 75% balance on completion
Sanjit Dhanjal
8th April 2019
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