Keepmoat’s Bramall steps back into property sector

THE former chairman of regeneration group Keepmoat is backing a new Yorkshire-based property development business.

Terry Bramall has become chairman of Harrogate-based 4Urban, which boasts a board of directors with huge experience in the property sector.

Mr Bramall sold Doncaster group Keepmoat for £783m to its management in 2007.

Mr Bramall, who built Keepmoat into one of the UK’s leading regeneration specialists, has more than 40 years’ experience in the construction, house building and property sector.

4Urban, which has an office on Victoria Avenue in Harrogate, is led by a team of commercial and mixed-use property experts.

Managing director Paul Lancaster spent 20 years at Sheffield commercial property consultants Lane Walker, 10 of which were as managing director.

He said: “4Urban really stands out from other property developers because of our combined experiences and industry knowledge,” he said.

Development director Richard Holmes is the former director of Shop and Store Developments and served as a consultant for property developments and investments for 12 years.

Director Paul Ayre, a commercial property specialist, is managing partner at Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons.

Directors Rebecca and Tim Bletcher bring expertise in retail investment and the construction and house building sectors.

“With our strong understanding of the commercial property industry, we want to challenge traditional ideas with innovative thinking to build developments that improve communities,” said Mr Lancaster.

An example of this is 4Urban’s latest project, a retail and residential development in Bingley town centre called 5Rise. Construction on the £5m scheme began on schedule earlier this year and will be completed at the end of September.

4Urban has received strong support from Bradford Council and local business owners who recognise that 5Rise is an important part of Bingley’s revitalisation.

“5Rise is helping to establish 4Urban as a developer that delivers on our promises,” said Mr Holmes. “It’s a reputation we are proud of and one which will continue to grow as we complete 5Rise and move on to other innovative projects.”