Dandara Living

Our Stafford Yard development in Bristol has been shortlisted in the Residential Development of the Year category of the Insider South West Residential Property Awards 2025, which celebrate excellence across the regional residential property sector. This achievement is a true reflection of the hard work and dedication of our expert teams, and we are looking forward to the awards ceremony on the 24th April.

We’ve recently partnered with The MAZI Project to sponsor one of their Nourishing Confidence courses, designed to provide young people with valuable life skills. “A huge thank you Dandara Living for your donation to The MAZI Project. This donation will be used to cover the cost of one of our ‘Nourishing Confidence’ four-week courses. These are focused on encouraging our aMAZIng members to feel confident in their cooking skills and ensure they are well nourished, and at the end of the course each young person will receive a qualification from ASDAN to assist with employment.” Melanie Vaxevanakis – Founder, The MAZI Project https://bit.ly/4bBPLeM

We are pleased to announce the corporate acquisition of Stafford Yard, our 295-bed BTR development in Bedminster Green, Bristol, by global living sector asset management and property management specialist CompassRock. Designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s urban dweller, the landmark development is one of the first to be completed within the strategic Bedminster Green Framework Area just a mile from the city centre. Jim Davies, CEO of Dandara Living, commented: “The acquisition of Stafford Yard by CompassRock International marks another significant milestone for Dandara Living. It is our third transaction in the last six months, underlining the continued confidence in the UK Living sectors, and our position as a leading specialist in the design and delivery of large-scale Living developments.” https://bit.ly/4hueNO1 #BTR #DandaraLiving #CompassRock #StaffordYard #BedminsterGreen

We are delighted to announce that following the acquisition of Forbes Place by ECE Living, Dandara Living Management has been retained to operate the development on their behalf. This now brings the total number of units under management for ECE to 2,355, across four developments, and we are extremely pleased to have been chosen by ECE to manage their first BTR scheme in Scotland, where we also operate The Point and Granary Quay. https://bit.ly/4bsY3p8

During 2024 we had the great privilege to support the work of some incredible organisations within the local communities we operate in. 2025, sees us building upon this work and creating new Social Value initiatives during 2025, and you can read more about this here: https://bit.ly/3Xtz4fP

We’re proud to have been shortlisted in three categories in the annual RESI Awards. The awards celebrate excellence across the residential property sector, and we are looking forward to the event on the 7th May which brings together key players from across the industry.

We are pleased to announce that City Wharf, our 492-bed PBSA (Purpose Built Student Accommodation) at Anderston Quay in Glasgow will be delivered by Dandara Living in a joint venture with GAMUDA. City Wharf will offer a range of modern studio and cluster rooms within walking distance of the University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian University. Jim Davies, CEO - Dandara Living said: “We are delighted to partner with Gamuda Land UK on the City Wharf development. Their expertise and strategic vision align perfectly with our commitment to delivering sustainable, high-quality student accommodation. I thank everyone involved for their contribution and commitment in making this partnership possible. https://bit.ly/4hVy109 #BTR #DandaraLiving #GamudaLandUK #CityWharf #GlasgowHarbour

Application approved to redevelop The Chilterns Shopping Centre to provide new homes in the heart of High Wycombe town centre. Dandara Living has been granted planning permission by Buckinghamshire Council’s West Area Planning Committee to deliver 303 new build-to-rent homes, the retention and refurbishment of local heritage assets, the refurbishment of 6 retail units and extensive public realm work. The regeneration of this site will play a key role in the transformation of this part of the town centre. Thank you Surinder Jandor Moor from Aros Architects, Joe Gerrard from Define Planning and Design Ltd, Edward Butler from Ward, Richard Brookes from Turley, Robin Green from BWB Consulting Ltd, Matt Franklin from PJA, Jensen Hughes, Westlakes Engineering Ltd, and the Dandara Living team involved in ensuring this successful outcome. https://bit.ly/4gDrAxu

We are very proud to have received thirteen nominations at the 2025 Homeviews Resident Choice Awards, which take place on 13th February. A testament to the hard work and dedication from our all our site teams. Wishing everyone the best of luck at the awards.

The site at Renshaw's Yard, in Staines-upon-Thames, where we're acting as developer and contractor on behalf of Greystar (International) is progressing well. The Reinforced Concrete Frame (RCF) is at level 8. Over in Block B the RCF is complete, the windows continue to be installed, and all bathroom PODs are in place ready for connection.