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It's an exciting month for Sherlock Quarter, Birmingham, which is not only set to welcome its first residents, but has also signed two new brands to the ground floor commercial space, Birmingham-owned Japanese restaurant, Zoku and convenience store, Budgens. Alongside the 551 new homes for rent, the neighbourhood offers 16,500 sq ft of retail space, of which over half is in advanced negotiations. Located a short walk from Birmingham New Street Station, the new occupiers will cater to both Sherlock Quarter's residents and the wider community. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eME4QYsu Retail leasing is led by Richard Allen, Emma Courtney and Scott Robertson at Creative Retail. #SherlockQuarter #Buildtorent #Buildingcommunities #Fitforthefuture

"The government has set an ambitious plan to deliver 1.5m homes over five years; build-to-rent can and should be able to meet a good percentage of that target on brownfield land in towns and cities, at a time when we know demand is high," says Rick de Blaby and Get Living. Akanksha Soni spoke with de Blaby and peers from across the market about the difference BTR can make to the country's housing stock – and the factors that could still hold the sector back. https://lnkd.in/eaiE_NbN

Our new Birmingham neighbourhood, Sherlock Quarter, has officially opened its doors and has secured its first reservations! 🎉 With 551 stylish new homes to choose from, located a short walk from Birmingham New Street Station and the Bullring, the neighbourhood offers flexible contemporary city living. New residents will be able to enjoy the double height sky lounge for socialising and working, as well as a gym and fitness studio. On the ground floor, a new landscaped public square sits alongside the 16,500 sq ft of commercial space, soon to be home to new retailers and restaurants for the whole community to enjoy. #SherlockQuarter #Buildtorent #Birminghamliving #Fitforthefuture

It's not every day you get to celebrate the topping out of a scheme with views like this over central London! Last week we gathered at sunset with our colleagues, partners and investors to celebrate the topping out of the residential towers at our transformational zone 1 regeneration scheme, The Elephant. Marked with speeches from Michael Waters, Project Director at Multiplex, Richard Palmer, Development Director at Delancey and Get Living CEO Rick de Blaby, the milestone brings us one step closer to the launch of the scheme in 2026, which will deliver new rental homes, shops, restaurants and a state-of-the-art new campus for London College of Communication, part of University of the Arts London. #TheElephant #Regeneration #Buildtorent

This year, we were proud to support nine community organisations and projects across our neighbourhoods, from London to Maidenhead to Manchester, with a total of £80,000 in funding. Working with ActionFunder, a platform that brings responsible businesses together with non-profits to make change happen, our Inspiring Community funds help enact positive change in local communities by supporting upskilling, improving mental and physical health and providing greater access to cultural and environmental-led activities. Groups that received support this year include Friends of Maidenhead Waterway, a charity committed to improving access to the waterway for all; Mads do & Mend CIC, an organisation which empowers communities to mend clothes themselves through craft and creativity; Chobham Friends, the parent-teacher association for Chobham Academy primary at East Village and Foundation 92, which works with young people in Pendleton, Greater Manchester to provide upskilling and wellbeing opportunities. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gZB3eb9m

We had a fantastic evening at the festive edition of Built to Rock, featuring our own Rick de Blaby on bass guitar! Thanks to all those that came along to enjoy the music and support The Listening Place, which does invaluable work supporting those facing suicidal thoughts.

For the past three years, RÆBURN at The Lab E20 has had a real impact driving the conversation around sustainable retail, with a programme put together by Yasmin Jones-Henry that has seen partnerships, exhibitions, workshops and panels all hosted in the space. Expect more insightful workshops and activity at this year's Christmas Market on 28 November, where you can enjoy a drink and learn about the art of deconstruction and repurposing. #TheLabE20 #SocialValue #RegenerativeByDesign #Sustainableretail

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟭𝟰-𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗧𝗥 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 Watkin Jones Group is pleased to share that we recently achieved Practical Completion on a significant BTR scheme, The Oakgate in Leatherhead. A big thank you to all of our colleagues, partners and supply chain partners who have supported in the delivery of this project. The 214-bed development, was forward-funded by Get Living. The development offers a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, including 36 designated as affordable housing. The Oakgate is the first BTR scheme in Leatherhead—a fantastic achievement for the area and a proud moment for Watkin Jones. Read the full release and hear from Richard Harris, Managing Director - Group Delivery at Watkin Jones and Rick de Blaby, Chief Executive, Get Living, here: https://lnkd.in/eyFwQx6Y #WatkinJones #PC #GetLiving #InstitutionalInvestor #Residentialliving #BTR #Leatherhead #StudentLiving #UKPropertyDeveloper #Construction

To celebrate the culmination of 20 years of #placemaking at #LewishamGateway, we spoke to our partners about their experiences in a series of interviews.   In our latest guest blog, Rick de Blaby, CEO of Get Living, reflects on the journey we've shared creating a well-connected #community and a brighter future for #Lewisham.   As we welcome residents and visitors to the #neighbourhood, Rick explores how a unique #partnership and a shared vision saw this new destination become a reality.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/evqDsMaf   With Lewisham Council | Mayor of London | Greater London Authority | Transport for London | Homes England | Get Living | Balfour Beatty plc   #placemaking #regeneration #partnership

Last week we marked the launch of our new London neighbourhood, The Filigree, in style on the rooftop terraces. Colleagues, partners and local stakeholders gathered in the the stunning penthouse apartments to celebrate, with unparalleled views spanning the city. Just steps away from Lewisham station, the Filigree offers 649 new homes, of which 106 are affordable, alongside landscaped public realm and 88,000 sq ft of commercial space for new retailers and leisure operators. With high demand for new, professionally managed rental homes, our first residents are already settled in and the new community is growing fast. The Filigree is part of the transformational Lewisham Gateway project, one of the largest regeneration schemes in South East London, led by Muse in collaboration with the London Borough of Lewisham, the Mayor of London and Transport for London, supported by Homes England. Find out more here https://lnkd.in/e22FkNqQ #TheFiligree #Buildtorent #LewishamGateway #Fitforthefuture #Regeneration