79th Group Launches Ivy House Development Project

UK Property Developer 79th Group has announced their latest development project, Ivy House.

This project will see the conversion of a stunning countryside property into three luxury homes.

Situated in Scarisbrick – an exclusive area near the historic market town of Ormskirk – this property provides the perfect blend of period charm and modern country living in the beautiful Lancashire countryside. The project consists of a country house, derelict barn and garage complex, with the house alone extending to an impressive 4204 square feet.

The development is ideally placed for quick and easy access to local amenities and highly regarded local schools, with Scarisbrick Private School only a two-minute walk away from the property.

Residents can also benefit from excellent transport links, with towns such as Southport, Ormskirk and Burscough just a short distance away. Exceptional golf courses, including Royal Birkdale, Hurlston Hall and Hillside, are also only a short drive away.

To find out more information about the Ivy House Development Project click here.

79th Group Dave Webster Named Asset Management Chairman of the Year

At the height of his career in property management, Chairman Dave Webster was the largest private landlord in the UK. Now, his company, 79th Luxury Living has over 30 years’ experience in the industry and is a leading figure in asset management, specialising in luxury property investment on an international scale.

A family-run business, 79th Luxury Living is now part of 79th Group, one of the world’s fastest growing asset management companies. It is led by Dave and his sons, Jake and Curtis, with strong family values of loyalty, honesty, and reliability which earn the respect of clients who hail from all four corners of the globe.

79th Luxury Living works with high-net-worth individuals and has built an enviable portfolio of residential and commercial developments in highly lucrative areas. It works alongside a panel of private and institutional leaders to develop ‘white label’ property investment products exclusively for UK professional football players and investors alike.

The company’s carefully curated team comprises some of the brightest minds in their fields, including a director knighted by the Queen. 79th Luxury Living is committed to providing the highest standards of services to its clients; from enhanced compliance to strict operational protocols and processes, risks are mitigated at every possible point to protect both the business and its clients.

79th Luxury Living’s offering involves three stages, beginning with thorough research and identifying highly lucrative sections of land to deliver luxury residential and commercial schemes, based on growth and demand; this is followed by purchasing development opportunities in areas of high demand to build bespoke luxury properties, ensuring it obtains the best possible value for its investment; lastly, it will either sell the properties to high-net worth clients or retain them for their high-income potential.

Company Chairman, Dave Webster brings over 25 years’ experience in the property sector, both developing and as a landlord. He began with one property and developed both significant personal and corporate portfolios with developments in excess of £500 million of both residential and commercial property. At the height of ownership, Dave was one of the largest private landlords in the country. Following retirement from the property sector, Dave partnered with SNR Dentons and subsequently the Gunvor Group as a commodity advisor in the precious metals industry.

The company is now undergoing rapid expansion and is interested in working with developers, landlords, receivers and private funding providers to pursue development and purchasing opportunities to add to its growing portfolio of developments and properties.

79th Luxury Living’s long-term objective is to secure and develop high-performing assets for future growth and strong rental yields.

To find out more and read the Chairperson of the Year Awards 2021 - Click here.

Godwin Developments completes roadside retail scheme in Stoke-on-Trent

Practical completion of roadside retail scheme means the arrival of Costa Coffee, Greggs and EV charging points moves a step closer in Staffordshire city.

The opening of two brand new stores in Stoke-on-Trent for Costa Coffee and Greggs, alongside the provision of six rapid charging EV points, moved a step closer today (13th December) when UK property business Godwin Developments announced it has reached practical completion of the prominently located scheme.

The development, which was fully pre-let in September, consists of a 1,800 sq. ft. drive thru unit for coffee operator Costa Coffee and a 1,162 sq. ft. unit which will be occupied by national bakery chain Greggs. Located on Baths Road in Longton, off the busy A50 connecting Stoke-on-Trent and Uttoxeter, the scheme is surrounded by a mix of existing retail, fast food and grocery offerings. The site has daily passing traffic of more than 60,000 vehicles and with over 55,000 people also living within a 10-minute drive, it is ideally located for both local residents and commuters in the region.

Costa Coffee has already commenced the fit-out of their unit, with the first customers expected to be welcomed through the doors before Christmas and Greggs has also begun work to complete their store. The EV Network will also provide six fast-charge hubs which will be operational in early 2022.

Ketan Patel, Construction Associate at Godwin Developments said: “We are extremely pleased to have reached this significant milestone at our Stoke-on-Trent development and are excited to see both Costa Coffee and Greggs progressing their fit outs at pace so that they can begin serving customers as soon as possible. Demand for food-to-go offerings nationwide has experienced a significant rise in recent months and we are delighted to once again be able to support our commercial partners in expanding their presence across the country.

“I’d like to express my appreciation to the on-site team from Intium Construction, who have worked quickly to complete the construction in just eight months despite industry-wide challenges. We look forward to seeing the units fully branded and open to the public soon.”

Susan Agnew, acquisition manager from Costa Coffee, added: “We are very pleased to have already started the fit-out of our new store in Stoke-on-Trent and look forward to welcoming customers in the coming days. I would like to extend our thanks to the highly proficient team at Godwin Developments for their support throughout the process to-date. This acquisition further consolidates Costa’s existing presence in this region, enabling us to continue our expansion of the nation’s favourite coffee shop.”

Francesca Michie, Regional Property Manager at Greggs, commented: “We have ambitious expansion plans for the coming years and this development, with high traffic flow and a prominent location make it a great place for us to bring the nation’s favourite bakery products to new customers.”

Find out more about this roadside retail development here.