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“Private Rented v Build to Rent”
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LIVERPOOL RESIDENTIAL UPDATE
QUARTER 2 2021
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City Residential is Liverpool’s award winning, premier residential agent specialising in city living
in Liverpool and across the region. In addition to having one of the largest residential teams in
Liverpool we are also recognised as one of the leading northwest residential specialists with
our consultancy services respected throughout the industry. We have been operating for over
20 years from Liverpool’s largest, most prominent, and modern showroom:
• Sales
• New Build Sales/advice/consultancy
• Lettings/Management
• BTR (Build to Rent) advice/consultancy and management
• Bulk Deals & Investment Properties
• Land/Development sales and acquisitions
• Student sales, lettings, and consultancy advice
For further information contact Alan Bevan on 0151 231 6100
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RESIDENTIAL SALES
The residential market in the city (as in all areas) has performed extremely well over the last 3 months
despite the challenges of Covid, lockdowns etc. Whilst some of this performance can be attributed to
the stamp duty holiday the continued strong performance since the end of June would suggest that this
has had less of an affect than previously assumed.
Positives
• Market has performed really strongly over the last quarter with sales ahead by around
30% in comparison to the same quarter in 2020.
• The market has continued to perform extremely well even during the first few weeks of
July proving that the increase in demand was not just due to the stamp duty holiday. Due
to this surge, there is now a really low level of available stock which could put further
upward pressure on asking prices.
.
• Continued lower interest rates, and the likelihood that this will continue indefinitely, is
making property purchases in the city extremely affordable.
• Prices in the suburbs have boomed as many buyers have looked to purchase properties
away from the town/city centres. This has created a larger gap in pricing between the
city and the suburbs creating even better value for buyers.
• The challenges of the market over the coming months/years will almost certainly reduce
the pipeline of new developments which in turn should take some of the pressure off
new supply.
Negatives
• The challenges in the rental market are resulting in an increase in supply of property for
sale which, if not matched by an increase in buyers, may ultimately cause prices to fall.
• The “carnage” in the short term/Airbnb and serviced apartment sector is continuing to
encourage some landlords/investors/operators to sell their apartments/schemes, again
potentially increasing the supply in the city. This may be reversed as we slowly exit
lockdown although there is no sign of this just yet.
• The market continues to suffer from the fall out of the Grenfell Tower/cladding issues
with many apartment blocks currently unsaleable/unmortgageable until the cladding is
renewed. EWS1 forms have become extremely difficult to obtain.
• Some buyers are deferring a potential purchase until they understand the effect of Coivd-
19 on the market in terms of pricing, supply, and sustainability of the city.
• The effects of Covid-19 on the fabric of the city could be devastating, especially if further
lockdowns are required/lockdowns last longer than anticipated. The city has prospered
on its reputation as a vibrant, exciting, and friendly place to live, something which could
be under threat should the ongoing effects of Covid-19 be more severe than we currently
anticipate. This may become more evident over the coming months as we exit lockdown,
and we see how business confidence will affect future/ongoing investment in the likes of
restaurants, bars, clubs and other retail/leisure operations.
RESIDENTIAL SCHEMES for SALE
0151 231 6100
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WIRRAL WATERS
No of Apartments/houses: 347 homes
Type: 2, 3 and 4 bed townhouses
Address: Dock Road, Birkenhead/Wallasey, CH41 1DP
Prices From: £210,000
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PERCY PLACE
No of Apartments/houses: 6 houses
Type: 4 bed houses
Address: Percy Street, Canning, Liverpool, L8 7SE
House Prices From : £464,950
Showhome/apartment: Via Appointment
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Completions
City Centre Prices and Completions from ZOOPLA
Current average value £168,136
L1
Sales Price Paid Change
3 months 0 £0 £2,598 2.97%
6 months 13 £178,961 £4,844 2.97%
12 months 41 £157,483 £16,969 11.22%
Current average value £183,778
L2
Sales Price Paid Change
3 months 0 £0 £2,877 1.59%
6 months 0 £0 £5,517 3.10%
12 months 13 £117,556 £20,955 12.87%
Current average value £209,057
L3
Sales Price Paid Change
3 months 3 £127,083 £3,400 1.65%
6 months 30 £182,587 £6,425 3.17%
12 months 78 £181,940 £21,992 11.76%
Current average value £186,990
CITY CENTRE
Sales Price Paid Change
3 months 3 £127,083 £2,958 2.07%
6 months 43 £181,491 £5,595 3.08%
12 months 132 £168,003 £19,972 11.95%
The information above is taken from Zoopla sold house prices and whilst is accurately recorded may not actually represent all of the
properties that have been registered during the quarter. The actual figure may be higher/lower than that shown as some sales are not
always shown on Land Registry. The average pricing achieved may also be affected by low transaction levels.
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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
FOR SALE/UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Kings Dock Mill Phase 2, Hurst Street, Baltic, L1 8DN
Developer YPG
Number of Apartments 204
Apartment Types 1,2 & 3 bed and townhouses
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete Summer/Autumn 2021
Comments/Updates Second phase of Kings Dock Mill scheme adjoining The Hilton in Baltic
ART Apartments, Tabley St, Baltic L1 2HB
Developer Baltic Cool/LAGP
Number of Apartments 55
Apartment Types 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete Autumn 2021
Comments/Updates 11 Storey scheme on vacant land adjoining Kings Dock Mill phase 2.
One Baltic Square, Grafton St, L1 0BS
Developer Nexus Residential
No of Apartments 298
Apartment Types Studios, 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete 2022
Comments/Updates Bought by Nexus Residential from YPG in March 2020
The Vaults, St James Street, Baltic, L2 2HT
Developer Crossfield/Torus
Number of Apartments 64 apartments
Apartment Types 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Rent to Buy
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete Summer 2021
Comments/Updates Small turnkey scheme for Torus on the edge of Baltic Triangle.FOR SALE/UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool, L3 0AN
Developer Harcourt Developments
Number of Apartments 538
Apartment Types Studio, 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion Conversion
Build Complete 2020 onwards
Comments/Updates Redevelopment of former Tobacco Warehouse at Stanley Dock.
Parliament Square, Great George St, L1 0BS
Developer Legacie
No of Apartments 505
Apartment Types Studios, 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete 2021/2022
Comments/Updates Large 12/18 storey mixed use scheme on corner of Baltic Triangle
Poet’s Place, Clegg Street, Liverpool, L5 3LU
Developer Caro
No of Apartments 127
Apartment Types Investor
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete Summer 2021
Comments/Updates Adjoining Caro’s City Point student scheme just off St Anne’s Street
Fabric District Residences, Liverpool, L3 8HA
Developer YPG
No of Apartments 208
Apartment Types Studio apartments
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete Summer 2021
Comments/Updates Located on Devon Street and spread over 9 floorsFOR SALE/UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Victoria House, James Street, Liverpool, L1 6BD
Developer AR & V Investments
Number of Apartments 105
Apartment Types Studios and 1 bed
Type of Sale Retain for letting
New Build/Conversion Conversion
Build Complete Summer 2021
Comments/Updates Former stalled site purchased for a co living scheme
Element The Quarter, Low Hill, Liverpool, L6 1EJ
Developer Nexus/Legacie
Number of Apartments 450
Apartment Types Studio, 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete 2022
Comments/Updates Old Primesite scheme bought out of administration by JV. Redesigned
The Roscoe, Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 2SX
Developer Central & Regional Group
Number of Apartments 82
Apartment Types 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete 2022
Comments/Updates Attractive scheme on Roscoe Street adjoining City Gate development.
Baltic Place, Brassey St, Liverpool, L8 5XP
Developer Caro
Number of Apartments 176
Apartment Types 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete 2022/TBC
Comments/Updates Site bought from receivers by Caro for proposed new £25m schemeFOR SALE/UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Parliament Residences (Phase 2), Baltic, L1 0AJ
Developer Legacie
Number of Apartments 145
Apartment Types 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete 2021/2022
Comments/Updates 2nd phase site edge of Baltic. Bought out of administration by Legacie
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
POTENTIAL/FUTURE SCHEMES
Fabric Residence, Fabric District, Liverpool, L3 8HA
Developer YPG
No of Rooms 449
Apartment Types Studio, 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Previously consented student scheme now proposed residential
Heaps Mill,1 Park Lane, Liverpool, L1 5EX
Developer Valorem IP
Number of Apartments 400 (amended scheme)
Apartment Types Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build & Conversion
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Will probably be a mixed-use scheme including BTR blocks
2 Riverside Drive, Liverpool, L3 4DB
Developer TBC
Number of Apartments 457
Apartment Types Studio, 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Large potential resi scheme on site of Chung Ku. SITE FOR SALEPOTENTIAL/FUTURE SCHEMES
Marlborough Street, Liverpool, L1 5HA
Developer SEP Construction Ltd
Number of Apartments 45
Apartment Types Studios
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Small 45-unit scheme located in the heart of Marybone/Vauxhall
Voyager, 120 Waterloo Road, Liverpool, L3 7BA
Developer TBC
Number of Apartments 120
Apartment Types 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates 14 Storey development adjacent to new Ten Streets district
Park Lane,1 Park Lane, Liverpool, L1 5EX
Developer Valorem IP
Number of Apartments 90 (amended scheme)
Apartment Types Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build & Conversion
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Recent amended application for a hotel together with 90 apartments
Brewery Village (Cains), Baltic, L8 5XJ
Developer Cains Brewery Village
Number of Apartments 1400/1500
Apartment Types Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale PRS or investors
New Build/Conversion Predominately new build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates £150/£200 million mixed use redevelopment of former Cain’s Brewery.POTENTIAL/FUTURE SCHEMES
Hughes House, Liverpool, L3 8JE
Developer Town Square Developments
Number of Apartments 252
Apartment Types Studio, 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale TBC/Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Proposals to demolish the TJ Hughes store and new build replacement
Via Verde, Leeds St/Vauxhall, Pumpfields, L3 6BA
Developer Mees Demolition/Eldonian
Number of Apartments 1308
Apartment Types Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale Investor or PRS
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Large mixed-use scheme with 55,000 sq ft commercial space.
New Bird Street, Baltic Triangle, L1 5HA
Developer Crosslane/Waites
Number of Apartments 217
Apartment Types Studio, 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates New proposal for 379-unit co-living scheme replacing 217-unit scheme
Kingsway Square, Blackstock Street, Vauxhall, L3 6EE
Developer Sourced
Number of Apartments 452
Apartment Types Studio, 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Large resi scheme adjacent to Liberty Atlantic Point student villagePOTENTIAL/FUTURE SCHEMES
Duke’s Village, Bridgewater Street, L1 0AR
Developer Elliot Group
Number of Apartments 232
Apartment Types 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates 14 Storey development adjacent to developer’s Norfolk St scheme
St Anne’s Garden’s, St Anne Street, Liverpool, L3 3DY
Developer Elatus Development Group
Number of Apartments 319
Apartment Types 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Large scheme adjacent to ongoing Fox Street Village development.
Azure/Rose Place, off St Anne St, Liverpool, L3 3BN
Developer Legacie Developments
Number of Apartments 127
Apartment Types Studio 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates New scheme off St Anne St/Likely to be replaced with student scheme
Queens Dock, Chaloner Street, L3 4BE
Developer TBC
Number of Apartments 192
Apartment Types Studio, 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale PRS or Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Overlooking Queens Dock adjacent to Leo’s Casino.POTENTIAL/FUTURE SCHEMES
Ovatus 1, Old Hall Street/Leeds St
Developer Prospect Capital/Wilcocks
Number of Apartments 168 (phase 1)
Apartment Types Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Phase 1 of double tower scheme. SITE FOR SALE
Ovatus 2, Old Hall Street/Leeds St
Developer Prospect Capital/Wilcocks
Number of Apartments 530 (phase 2)
Apartment Types Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Will be Liverpool’s tallest scheme at 48 storeys. SITE FOR SALE
Great Homer St/Virgil St, Liverpool L5 5BY
Developer The Soller Group
Number of Apartments 277
Apartment Types Studio, 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Large residential scheme close to Project Jennifer regeneration
Norton’s, Flint Street, Baltic, L1 0DH
Developer Chaloner St Developments
Number of Apartments 638
Apartment Types 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Large prominent mixed-use scheme on corner of Baltic TrianglePOTENTIAL/FUTURE SCHEMES
35 Bridgewater Street, Baltic, L1 0AJ
Developer Eloquent Global/For sale
Number of Apartments 43
Apartment Types 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments
Type of Sale Private Sale
New Build/Conversion Conversion & New Build
Build Complete 2021/TBC
Comments/Updates Nice conversion in heart of Baltic Triangle. SITE FOR SALE
Brunswick Way, Docklands, L3 4BL
Developer NWIA
Number of Apartments 240
Apartment Types 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete 2023/TBC
Comments/Updates Stunning new scheme in Liverpool docklands. SITE SALE AGREED
Riverside, Sefton Street, Liverpool, L8 6UD
Developer Eloquent Global
Number of Apartments 198
Apartment Types 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Replacing former car garage on Sefton Street. SITE FOR SALE
Bevington Bush Scotland Road L3 6JH
Developer Bevington Developments Ltd
No of Apartments 614
Apartment Types Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale Investor/BTR
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Formerly a proposed student scheme now residential. SITE FOR SALEPOTENTIAL/FUTURE SCHEMES
The Refinery, Oriel St/Paul St, Liverpool, L3 6DU
Developer Smith Young
No of Apartments 240
Apartment Types Studios, 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Large mixed-use scheme proposed for Vauxhall. SITE FOR SALE
Plot C02 Central Docks, Liverpool Waters
Developer Romal Capital
Number of Apartments 330
Apartment Types 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Investor/Owner Occupiers
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Next phase of this groundbreaking Liverpool Waters scheme
Pall Mall, 70-90 Pall Mall, Liverpool, L3 6AE
Developer Elliot Group
Number of Apartments 800
Apartment Types 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete STALLED/restart shortly
Comments/Updates Site purchased by ELLIOT Group after NPG administration
Aspire, Waterloo Road/Paisley St, L3 7BA
Developer TBC
Number of Apartments 140
Apartment Types 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates 17 Storey development close to Liverpool Waters/new link roadPOTENTIAL/FUTURE SCHEMES
Highpoint, 24 Highfield St, L3 6AA
Developer TBC
Number of Apartments 150-200
Apartment Types 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates New tower scheme on site of existing offices. SITE FOR SALE
Brunswick Quay, Atlantic Way, Liverpool L3 4BE
Developer Maro
No of Apartments 552
Apartment Types 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Large new build scheme on a prominent site in south docklands
Blundell Street, Baltic Triangle, Liverpool, L1
Developer Taylor Highdale
Number of Apartments 86 apartments
Apartment Types 1,2 and 3 bedroom
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Potential new tower scheme on site of existing offices in Baltic
Lightbody Street, Liverpool, L5 9UZ
Developer Torus Homes
Number of Apartments 200 apartments 10 townhouses
Apartment Types 1,2 and 3 bedroom
Type of Sale Rent to HomeBuy
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete Christmas 2023
Comments/Updates Attractive new scheme close to Stanley Dock/Stanley Flight canal locksPOTENTIAL/FUTURE SCHEMES
Parr Street Studios Parr Street, Liverpool, L1
Developer PJ Percival Construction
Number of Apartments 114 apartments
Apartment Types 1,2 and 3 bedroom
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Contentious new build proposal for former Parr Street Studios site
STALLED/NOT PROGRESSING
Infinity, Lanyork Rd/Leeds Street, Liverpool, L3 6JB
Developer Elliot Group
Number of Apartments 1015
Apartment Types Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale Investor/owner occupier
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete STALLED/In administration
Comments/Updates Striking and ambitious scheme with anticipated £250million GDV.
New Chinatown, Great George Street, L1 7AG
Developer Great George St Developments
Number of Apartments 466 apartments & 37 townhouses
Apartment Types Studio, 1,2 and 3 bedroom
Type of Sale Investor/Mixed Use
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete STALLED/New owners
Comments/Updates New planning proposals approved to kick start this former stalled site
60 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9PP
Developer Signature Living
Number of Apartments 115
Apartment Types 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion Conversion
Build Complete STALLED/Await news
Comments/Updates Refurbishment of the “ugly duckling” into residential schemeSTALLED/NOT PROGRESSING
The Metalworks, Pumpfields, L3 6DL
Developer Acentus RE/Respect-Hipkiss
Number of Apartments 312
Apartment Types Studio, 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Investor Sale
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete STALLED/Await news
Comments/Updates Large residential scheme comprising 11/13 storey blocks.
Norfolk House PH 3, Norfolk St, Baltic, L1 0AR
Developer Elliot Group/EPIC Hotel
Number of Apartments 306 bed hotel and apartments
Apartment Types Hotel and apartments
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete STALLED/Await news
Comments/Updates Final phase of a 3 phase scheme in the heart of Baltic Triangle.
Herculaneum Quay, Riverside Drive, L3 4ED
Developer Primesite Developments
Number of Apartments 123
Apartment Types 1,2 and 3 bed
Type of Sale Predominately Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete 2021?
Comments/Updates Striking scheme in south Liverpool docks AWAIT NEWS/PROGRESS
The Tannery, Gardeners Row, Liverpool, L3 6JH
Developer Niveda Realty/Vinco
Number of Apartments 381
Apartment Types Studio, 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete STALLED
Comments/Updates Trio of buildings comprising three towers. SITE FOR SALE/STALLEDSTALLED/NOT PROGRESSING
Freemasons Row, Leeds St, Liverpool, L3 2DJ
Developer Vinco
Number of Apartments 656
Apartment Types Studio, 1,2 3 bed apartments
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC/Unlikely to happen
Comments/Updates Large residential scheme in Pumpfields fronting onto Leeds Street.ALEXANDRA TOWER
Princes Dock, Liverpool, L3 1BF
Alexandra Tower is one of Liverpool’s most iconic residential buildings literally “perched” on the
River Mersey at Princes Dock. The apartments in the scheme benefit from stunning views,
either across the river towards the Welsh Hills or back towards the famous Liverpool City
skyline.
Having been improved by the previous owner to include refurbished entrance/concierge,
upgraded communal areas and the reinstatement of car parking, Alexandra Tower now offers
some of the best apartments in the city.
TO LET (all prices are from) - 1 beds £700, 2 beds £875, 3 beds £1200
Unfurnished and furnished apartments available
FOR SALE (all prices are from) 2 beds £179,950
0151 231 6100RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS
The lettings market has suffered during the last 12/18 months as Covid (and more importantly the effect
of continued lockdowns) has reduced the ability and willingness of tenants wanting to let in the city
centre. As we emerge out of lockdown and the city recovers initial activity continues to suggest that the
market is recovering strongly, and this bodes well for the next 6/12 months.
Positives
• The 2nd quarter of 2021 was an improvement on the 1st quarter of 2021 with an
increasing level of interest/activity from tenants as we emerge from lockdown. This
continued to accelerate during the first two weeks of July with new tenancies running at
similar levels to 2019 (pre covid).
• Availability levels of apartments is high offering potential tenants a good choice of
apartments across most price ranges, types, and location.
• Rents have fallen slightly/some decent deals are available from landlord’s keen to secure
lettings during the quarter and thereby offering greater affordability than we have
previously seen.
• The vast majority of landlords/tenants have dealt with the effects of Covid-19 very well
with landlords showing leniency and compassion to those tenants who are suffering.
Most tenants meanwhile have continued to pay their rents unless they genuinely require
financial assistance/support.
Negatives
• There has been a higher than normal increase in tenants leaving their apartments due
to Covid-19. This is predominately due to job uncertainty/affordability and has been
particularly noticeable in those working in the hospitality/retail/leisure sectors.
• The “carnage” in the short term/Airbnb and serviced apartment sector is now
encouraging some landlords/investors/operators to let their apartment on an AST/normal
rental basis.
• There continues to be an increase in supply of rental product being delivered by the
completion of new apartment schemes although this may well slow over the coming
months/years.
• There has been a noticeably lower number of overseas students coming to the city (as
expected given the current Covid situation). This has impacted strongly on the upper
end of the market (apartments in the likes of One Park West, Mann Island etc). Studio
apartments are also struggling due to an oversupply in some areas/locations.
• The effects of Covid-19 on the fabric of the city could be devastating, especially if further
lockdowns are required/lockdowns last longer than anticipated. The city has prospered
on its reputation as a vibrant, exciting, and friendly place to live something which could
be under threat should the effects of Covid-19 be more severe than we currently
anticipate. This may become more evident over the coming months as we exit lockdown,
and we see how business confidence will affect future/ongoing investment in the likes of
restaurants, bars, clubs and other retail/leisure operations.RESIDENTIAL SCHEMES to LET
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ALEXANDRA TOWER
No of Apartments:190
Type:1, 2 and 3 Bed
Address: Princes Dock, Liverpool, L3 1BD
Prices From:
1 bed: £700
2 bed: £900
3 bed: £1,200
Furnished/Unfurnished: Selection of both
Car Parking: Yes
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SHAFTESBURY APARTMENTS
No of Apartments:39
Type:1 and 2 Bed
Address: Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5SA
Prices From:
1 bed: £650
2 bed: £800
Furnished/Unfurnished: Furnished
Car Parking: No
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2 MOORFIELDS
No of Apartments: 68
Type: Range of studio apartments
Address: 2 Moorfields, Liverpool, L2 2BS
Prices From/To:
Studios £550-£650 all inclusive rents
Furnished/Unfurnished: Furnished
Car Parking: No
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HADWENS APARTMENTS
No of Apartments: 8
Type: 1 and 2 bed
Address: Tithebarn St, Liverpool L2 2SB
Prices From/To:
1 bed: ALL LET
2 bed: £900
Furnished/Unfurnished: Furnished
Car Parking: No
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BUILD TO RENT (BTR)
• Baltic Yard, Blundell Street (Heitman/Brickland) – Construction now complete and
apartments now available to rent.
• Copper Building, The Strand (Panacea/Invesco) - Construction now complete and
apartments now available to rent.
• Eight Building (Iliad) – Apartments now available to rent. Anticipated opening August
2021.
• Construction progressing very well on The Lexington (Moda/BCEGI) with first apartment
ready to let from September 2021
• Planning now approved for a newly designed scheme at Princes Dock for Your Housing
to be named Patagonia Place replacing the former Hive scheme.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The Lexington, Princes Dock, Liverpool Waters, L3 1DZ
Developer Moda Living
Number of Apartments 304
Fund Apache
Apartment Types Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete Late 2021
Comments/Updates 34 storey £82 million GDV scheme in Princes Dock/Liverpool Waters
The Eight Building, Glenville St, Baltic, L1 5JR
Developer Iliad
Number of Apartments 120
Fund Self-funded
Apartment Types 1, 2 and 3 bed
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete July 2021
Comments/Updates Follow up BTR residential scheme to adjoining built student scheme.
Aspire, 30-36 Pall Mall, Liverpool L3 6AE
Developer Ridgeback/Ridge Liverpool
Number of Apartments 336
Fund AIMco
Apartment Types Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete 2023
Comments/Updates Site was sold in Jan 2021 to Ridgeback/AIMco for BTR schemePROPOSED
The Keel (PHASE 2), Queens Dock, Liverpool, L3 4GE
Developer Glenbrook
Number of Apartments 257
Fund Barings Real Estate
Apartment Types 1, 2 and 3 bed
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
nd
Comments/Updates 2 phase of The Keel with two buildings overlooking Queens Dock
Patagonia Place, Princes Dock, Liverpool, L3 1DZ
Developer Your Housing/Peel
Number of Apartments 278
Fund Self funded
Apartment Types 1, 2 and 3 bed
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Newly proposed 31 storey £48 million scheme replacing The HivePOPULATION
Residential
CITY CENTRE CORE
Number of built PROPERTIES (city centre core) 15,669
Number of OWNER OCCUPIED properties 4,443
Number of TENANTED properties 9,441
Number of VACANT Properties 1,372
VACANCY Rate 7%
Number STUDENTS (living in non PURPOSE BUILT units) 3,875
Number STUDENTS (living in PURPOSE BUILT units) 19,833
Number of Units let to SERVICED APARTMENT operators 413
Total Number of City Centre Residents 46,253
City Centre Core
EXPANDED CITY CORE
Number of Properties Built (all areas) 18,902
Number of OWNER OCCUPIED Properties 5,829
Number of TENANTED Properties 10,958
Number of VACANT Properties 1,702
VACANCY Rate 9%
Number of STUDENTS (living in non PURPOSE BUILT units) 4,675
Number of STUDENTS (living in PURPOSE BUILT units) 22,449
Number of Units let to SERVICED APARTMENT operators 413
Total Number of City Centre Residents 52,836Student
STUDENT POPULATION 2019/2020
2019/20 Postgrad Undergrad Full-time Part-time UK Other EU Non EU Total
The University of Liverpool 6,910 22,690 26,725 2,875 20,435 1,010 8,160 29,600
Liverpool John Moores University 4,945 20,105 20,845 4,210 23,095 505 1,450 25,050
Liverpool Hope University 1,090 3,895 4,525 460 4,765 130 90 4,985
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts 15 865 880 0 695 35 155 880
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine 345 0 135 205 220 30 95 345
TOTAL STUDENTS 13,305 47,555 53,110 7,750 49,210 1,710 9,950 60,860
STUDENT POPULATION 2011/2020
UNIVERSITY/YEAR 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Inc/Dec %
The University of Liverpool 20,590 20,875 21,345 22,715 24,775 27,070 28,795 29,695 29,600 -0.32%
Liverpool John Moores University 25,855 22,585 21,315 20,635 21,880 22,445 23,225 24,030 25,050 4.24%
Liverpool Hope University 7,400 6,540 6,240 5,550 4,940 5,240 5,200 5,100 4,985 -2.25%
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts 720 730 720 715 720 745 795 820 880 7.32%
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine 425 430 435 420 345 -17.86%
TOTAL STUDENTS 54,565 50,730 49,620 49,615 52,740 55,930 58,450 60,065 60,860 1.32%
STUDENT LETTINGS
The student market in Liverpool and every other city in the UK has been hugely affected by the Covid
19 pandemic. The 2020/2021 academic year was much of a write off with an ever-changing approach
to tuition and attendance. Thankfully, the likelihood of a more “normal” 2021/2022 academic year
appears to be possible.
Positives
• The fact that the city’s universities are promising “near normal” courses/studies for the
2021/22 academic year should ensure a good student intake, ahead of 20/21. Early
indications are very promising.
• Availability levels of apartments was high offering potential students a good choice of
apartments whereby in previous years there was minimal availability.
• Although there are challenges ahead for the city it remains an attractive, vibrant place to
study and offers some of the lowest rent levels for purpose-built student accommodation
across the UK.
• The development pipeline for student developments in the city was slowed dramatically
hopefully allowing the supply/demand picture to improve over the next few years.
Negatives
• International student numbers continue to be substantially lower than last year/previous
years. This has had a disproportionate effect on the higher end of the market which is
where many of these students chose to rent.
• Due to an increased level of outbreaks of Covid amongst the younger generation there
is obviously a risk that the 2021/2022 academic year could also be severely impacted.
• The effects of Covid-19 on the fabric of the city could be devastating especially if further
lockdowns are required/last longer than anticipated. The city has prospered on its
reputation as a vibrant, exciting, and cultured place to live something which could be
under serious threat should we not to return to something like the previous “normal”.STUDENT DEVELOPMENTS
UNDER CONSTRUCTION/PROGRESSING
Renshaw Hall, Benson Street, Liverpool, L1 2SS
Developer Niveda Realty
No of Rooms 404
Studios or Cluster Studios and clusters
Type of Sale Fund
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete 2021
Comments/Updates Redevelopment of former car park for hotel and 404 room student block
Fraser Street/Norton St, Liverpool, L3 8LR
Developer Mount Property Group
No of Rooms 566
Studios or Cluster Predominately cluster
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete 2022
Comments/Updates Redevelopment of former National Express bus centre with two blocks
Copperas House, Liverpool, L3 5LD
Developer Carpenter Investments
No of Rooms 206
Studios or Cluster Mixed student/cluster
Type of Sale Retain
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete Summer 2021
Comments/Updates Construction well under way on site of this former police station
Innovo House, Devon St, Fabric District, L3
Developer Mount Property Group
No of Rooms 124
Studios or Cluster Mixed student/cluster
Type of Sale Forward funded investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete Sep 2021
Comments/Updates Forward funding deal announced in Mar 2019 with Soilbuild GroupSTUDENT DEVELOPMENTS
Aura, Low Hill, Liverpool L6 1AU
Developer Individual investors
Number of Rooms 1007 (student units)
Studios or Cluster Predominantly cluster
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete Summer 2021
Comments/Updates Now back on site after being bought out of administration (Elliot Group)
PROPOSED/POSSIBLE
3 Oldham Place, Liverpool, L1 2TD
Developer Oldham Place Ltd
No of Rooms 117
Studios or Cluster Studios
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Small site tucked away on Oldham Place opposite Unite’s St Luke’s
Mulberry Street, Canning, Liverpool, L7 7EE
Developer Property Capital Development
No of Rooms 366
Studios or Cluster Studios
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Controversial scheme heavily objected to due to conservation area
Crown Street/Falkner St, Liverpool, L8 7SX
Developer Elliot Group
No of Rooms 106 keyworker/182 student
Studios or Cluster Mixed student/key worker
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Attractive scheme close to Liverpool University & Women’s hospitalPROPOSED/POSSIBLE
Former Hondo, Upper Duke St, L1 9DU
Developer Fusion Students
No of Rooms 430
Studios or Cluster Cluster/Studios
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Fully funded scheme on the site of the former Hondo supermarket
Gildart Street, Gildart Street, Liverpool, L3 8AG
Developer Gildart Street Ltd
No of Rooms 53
Studios or Cluster Cluster/Studios
Type of Sale TBC
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates Small scheme located in up and coming Fabric District area of the city
Azure/Rose Place, off St Anne St, Liverpool, L3 3BN
Developer Legacie Developments
Number of Rooms 280
Studios or Cluster Studio 1 and 2 bed
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete TBC
Comments/Updates New student scheme to replace previously consented resi scheme
STALLED/NOT PROGRESSING
The Paramount, London Road, L3 5NF
Developer Pinnacle Alliance/Elliot Group
No of Rooms 477
Studios or Cluster 430 cluster/47 studio
Type of Sale Investor
New Build/Conversion New Build
Build Complete STALLED/BOUGHT
Comments/Updates Scheme bought by Elliot Group in July 2019. Await news/progressPIPELINES
Listed below are the current pipelines for the relevant asset class in the city centre and our
estimated delivery dates/numbers based upon our market knowledge, schemes, funding etc.
Residential
RESIDENTIAL PIPELINE
LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE
Stage PIPELINE
Under Construction (ex stalled) 3,422
Stalled 2,157
Planning Approved 8,351
Proposed/Awaiting planning 2,894
Total Pipeline 16,824
DELIVERY
Guaranteed/Likely Anticipated
Delivery Dates
(Under Construction) (City Res view)
Delivery for 2021 1,134 1,134
Delivery for 2022 1,503 1,746
Delivery for 2023 785 1,535
Total Delivery 3,422 4,415
BTR (Build to Rent)
BTR PIPELINE
LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE
Stage NUMBER GDV
Built 1359 £249,500,000
Under Construction 760 £175,000,000
Planning Approved 785 £113,000,000
Proposed/Awaiting planning 250 £52,500,000
Total Pipeline 3,154 £590,000,000
DELIVERY
Guaranteed/Likely Anticipated
Delivery Dates
(Under Construction) (City Res view)
Delivered for 2019 661 661
Delivered for 2020 115 115
Delivery for 2021 1,007 1,007
Delivery for 2022 0 0
Delivery for 2023 336 871
Total Delivery 2,119 2,654
Student
STUDENT PIPELINE
LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE
Stage PIPELINE
Under Construction (ex stalled) 2,395
Stalled 532
Planning Approved 1,138
Proposed/Awaiting planning 366
Total Pipeline 4,431
DELIVERY
Guaranteed/Likely Anticipated
Delivery Dates
(Under Construction) (City Res view)
Delivery for 2021 984 984
Delivery for 2022 970 1,458
Delivery for 2023 0 1,737
Total Delivery 1,954 4,179Finance & Mortgage
(As at 18th July 2021)
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• Despite the tapering/end of the Stamp Duty holiday at the end of June 2021 lenders
continue to see strong demand and have lowered mortgage rates even further across
all residential sectors.
• Rates fall across the board with 2,3 and 5 year fixed rates at record lows with the first
sub 1% fixed rate mortgage deals having also appeared during the quarter.
• Despite the obvious increase in inflation over the last 2-3 months there does not
appear to be any immediate danger of an increase in base rates (and subsequent
mortgage rates) given the ongoing challenge of Covid and increasing transmission
rates.
Normal Mortgages
(Buying and remortgaging)
Type Rate Period Fee Max LTV Lender
Variable 0.99% 2 Year £170 60% Progressive
Fixed 1.04% 2 Year £995 60% Natwest
Fixed 1.09% 3 Year £999 60% HSBC
Fixed 1.12% 5 Year £995 60% Natwest
Fixed 1.95% 10 Year £995 60% Virgin
Buy to Let Mortgages
Type Rate Period Fee Max LTV Lender
Variable 1.89% 2 Year £995 60% TSB
Fixed 1.19% 2 Year 2% 60% Mortgage Works
Fixed 1.70% 3 Year £1495 60% Accord
Fixed 1.64% 5 Year 2% 60% Mortgage Works
Fixed 2.43% 10 year £995 60% Virgin
The list of available mortgage offers detailed below is purely intended as a guide and is sourced from Moneyfacts and GoDirect. It is not
intended to be a “best buy” table or offer advice it simply highlights some of the mortgage deals that were available on the date shown above
which have been recommended by a team of independent experts as their best buys.
Source: Moneyfacts (www.moneyfacts.co.uk) and GoDirect (http://www.godirect.co.uk)
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. Written quotations are
available from individual lenders. Loans are subject to status and valuation and are not available to persons under the age of 18. All rates are
subject to change without notice. Please check all rates and terms with your lender or financial adviser before undertaking any borrowing.AUCTION RESULTS
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Listed below are the auction results for properties (apartments) sold in the quarter in the main city centre postcodes (L1, L2 and L3)
or close periphery – city centre side of (L5, L6, L7 and L8)
Address Auctioneer Date GUIDE £ SOLD £ FLOOR Beds Baths Parking Rent* Yield
Apt 10 London Court, Hotham Street, L3 5UF Venmore 19/05/2021 £90,000 £95,000 2/3rd 2 1 No £700 8.84%
Apt 4, Lisbon Buildings, Victoria Street, L1 6BG Sutton Kersh 27/05/2021 £110,000 £118,000 1st 2 1 No £650 6.61%
Apt 10, Lisbon Buildings, Victoria Street, L1 6BG Sutton Kersh 27/05/2021 £150,000 £159,000 4th 4 2 No £1,400 10.57%
Apt 6, Lisbon Buildings, Victoria Street, L1 6BG Sutton Kersh 27/05/2021 £110,000 £125,000 3rd 2 1 No £700 6.72%
Apt 42, 15 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 5QS Sutton Kersh 27/05/2021 £100,000 £110,000 3rd 2 1 No £550 6.00%
Flat 8, 62 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9AD Auction House 24/06/2021 £90,000 £95,000 1st 2 1 No £825 10.42%
58 Unity Building, Rumford Place, L3 9BZ Auction House 24/06/2021 £100,000 £103,000 5th 2 1 Yes £900 10.49%
*The rent shown is either the actual current rent where the property is let or the anticipated rent if let in the market.
62 Rodney St Unity Building Lisbon Buildings 15 Victoria Street
If you wish to buy properties at this level of pricing City Residential Ltd offer a buying service which will enable you to purchase at levels normally
only available to seasoned investors and landlords – ring us for more details.Headline Blog/Summary
“Private Rented v Build to Rent”
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Private Rented Sector (PRS)
This refers to the existing stock of housing predominantly owned by private landlords. It covers
around 10% of the overall housing market equating to around 2.4 million properties which is a fall of
around 10% over 10 years.
Build to Rent (BtR)
A fairly new type of rental property specifically “built to rent” and predominately focused (at this point
in time) in city centres. Very often offers a higher standard of accommodation and an increased level
of amenities (gym, lounges, concierge etc).
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of the Private Rented Sector?
The existing Private Rented Sector offers tenants a broad range of apartments across all types of
building (new and old), all locations (good and bad), of all sizes (small to large) and in all price ranges
(cheap to expensive). The sheer size of the market means that whatever property a tenant wants
there will be an apartment to suit. That is the real strength of the PRS sector in the city and without
doubt its greatest advantage.
On the downside many of these apartments are now showing signs of age. A vast majority are over
10 years old and without regular maintenance/improvement many have started to fall below the
standard that many tenants have come to expect. This is especially relevant during a time when
many have been spending more time in their apartments due to Covid/lockdowns. Whilst many
landlords are keen to ensure that their buy to let investment keeps pace with the market the
continually increasing “tax take” by the government has made this difficult to do.
Many of the older blocks of apartments in the city are also being impacted by EWS1/cladding issues
that we covered in our previous report. This has put further pressure on landlords at a time when
they ideally need to be investing in their apartments not worrying about additional potential costs in
relation to the building in general.
What are the advantages/disadvantages of Build to Rent
Build to Rent is all about designing and developing a scheme that is specifically for the rental market
unlike the majority of the apartments that have been built in the city over the last 20/25 years. The
size, design, specification, aspect and price are all geared towards satisfying either existing or future
tenant demand.
Whilst still in its relative infancy the majority of BtR schemes have focused on the upper end of the
market and are rich in amenities following the American model which is heavily focused on building
communities and encouraging long term rentals. This is different from PRS where we see more
transient style tenants that move more often again predominantly in the main UK Cities. Most BtR
schemes also have the benefit of having an onsite team focused on “front of house” and day to day
maintenance/management something which is definitely on any tenants shopping list! Having all of
these amenities on site should provide the tenants with a much improved service relative to the PRS.
The downside to the high level of quality, amenity and service is a higher rental price. Until the market
“settles down” it is difficult to know exactly the sort of premium that will be charged but it is likely to
be in the region of 10-20% dependent on city, location, and supply/demand. As many of these BtR
schemes are also well located in prime positions the differential between the average PRS rent and
BtR rent will continue to be sizeable.What is happening in the market? Whilst Build to Rent has already had a huge impact on the market in many UK city centres, we are yet to see such an impact in Liverpool, predominantly due to the low level of new BtR schemes relative to the size of the existing PRS market. The likes of London, Birmingham, and Manchester in particular have seen the arrival of 1,000s of BtR apartments which has revolutionized the market. One of the main reasons for the lower take up in Liverpool is the historically lower rents that the city achieves in comparison to other UK cities. It is the higher rents that makes BtR more financially viable and the reason why many developers/investors (institutional) have focused on those cities that hopefully give them a higher guaranteed return. Liverpool’s lower level of large PLC/multinational employers has also been a stumbling block as many of these initial BtR schemes are focused on the higher end of the market where they require higher earning employees as potential tenants. This low level of take up is changing in a big way in 2021 with a total of 1000 BtR apartments worth over £250million being delivered across four new schemes. Considering that before these new schemes the city had only around 750 BtR apartments it is a significant increase in numbers. How will this play out in Liverpool City Centre It will be interesting to see how the interaction between PRS and BtR plays out in Liverpool city centre. Whist many commentators see this as a “battle” between the two tenures we strongly believe that they compliment each other and are both essential to the normal functioning of a city centre residential market. There is no doubt that the arrival of around 1,000 units this year will have an impact on the market especially when there are still a few concerns over supply/demand due to Covid. Perhaps the biggest challenge facing the BtR developer/investors is that all four schemes are “pitching” for the middle/upper end of the market at a time when demand is weaker than normal due to the lower levels of overseas students than in previous years. A fair chunk of the tenant demand for the best properties in the city comes from this demographic. The arrival of these BtR schemes will certainly pile some pressure on the landlords of the better PRS schemes in Liverpool such as Mann Island, One Park West, West Tower etc and may result in some reduction in rents/increase in voids in comparison to previous years. We do not believe however that there will be a huge affect on landlords/prices in the more traditional lower/middle segments of the market in the city as these apartments will continue to offer extremely good value for money relative to the BtR schemes, accepting that there is a difference in quality, design and service. The residential market in the city continues to be reliant on tenants who want affordable rents to match their own incomes/requirements which is something many of the larger BtR schemes will be unable to match. Alan Bevan Managing Director City Residential July 2021 0151 231 6100 alan.bevan@cityresidential.co.uk www.cityresidential.co.uk NEXT ISSUE: October 2021
OUR CHOSEN CHARITY
City Residential, Liverpool’s leading city centre residential agent have reinforced their long
term support for Claire House Children’s Hospice by agreeing to a once a year donation
based upon their annual operating profit. Their commitment, that will last indefinitely, sees
the firm donate 1% of their pre-tax profits to the Wirral based charity every year. Their first
donation saw them presenting a cheque in early 2015 for £3,812.50 to Helen Carlson at
Claire House with subsequent donations in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 totalling well over
£15,000
The ongoing donation from City Residential comes at an important time for Claire House
with them having just launched a Liverpool base at a former monastery on Honey’s Green
Lane in West Debry. Whilst initially the site – a former will offer day-care services,
counselling and complementary therapies, as well as hosting the mums, tots and babies
groups. The new hospice is in
addition to the current Claire
House Children’s Hospice
adjacent to Clatterbridge Hospital,
which is already at capacity and
difficult to reach for many parents.
More than half of the children who
use it come from the Liverpool
side of the Mersey.
“We have supported Claire House
for over 10 years and this long
term commitment is the least that
we can offer a charity that does
such wonderful work in looking
after children from all areas of The Northwest” commented Kerry Rogerson-Bevan director
of City Residential “Although there are other children’s hospice’s across the UK Claire House
is our local children’s hospice and their passion and long term commitment in providing care
to children with life limiting life threatening illnesses is second to none and deserves all of
our support”
In November 2019, we were part of a team that scaled the mighty
Kilimanjaro for Clare House. Together with trekkers from
Bruntwood, Box Clever, Urban Splash, K2 architects and BAE
Systems we raised well nearly £30,000 by taking the Lemosho
route to the peak which stands at nearly 6,000m. The trek was
organised by 360 Expeditions one of
the UK’s market leaders in trekking
and mountaineering trips around the globe. The trip was headed
up by Keith White of 360 on his 2nd trip to climb Africa’s highest
mountain and the highest freestanding mountain in the world.
We were blessed with good weather throughout the tip but it was
still an extremely difficult challenge which we were all glad to
have conquered.You can also read
