Building Briefs: Morgans, Blundells, Urban Splash
THE number of people buying apartments in Leeds city centre has increased to its highest level since the start of the downturn five years ago, according to city living agent Morgans.
The firm, which manages the biggest rentals portfolio of apartments in the city, has recorded more sales in August than in any other month since September 2007 with both owner occupiers and investors returning to the market to purchase apartments ranging in price from between £100,000 and £250,000.
Jonathan Morgan, managing director of Morgans, said: “It’s incredibly encouraging to see sales demand returning to healthy levels. Buyers have tended to be young professionals and investors wanting to grow their portfolios and take advantage of the strong rental demand.”
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PAUL Cocker is leaving the property industry to help the homeless and vulnerable in Sheffield.
Mr Cocker, 57, has worked for Blundells in Sheffield for 35 years.
The director is leaving the company so that he can dedicate his time to charity work, especially with the Cathedral Archer Project.
Blundells’ founder, Mike Blundell, said: “Paul joined Blundells almost at the beginning of the company some 35 years ago and we have been colleagues and friends ever since.
“He will be dearly missed by all at Blundells, it’s an end of a chapter in his and my life and I wish him all the best for the future.”
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PROPERTY developer Urban Splash is looking to give first time buyers a leg-up onto the property ladder with affordable homes at its Saxton development in Leeds.
Urban Splash is running monthly mortgage workshops at the scheme, beginning tomorrow at 5pm.
Representatives at Urban Splash will explain how people can get involved in the Homes and Communities Agency’s shared ownership scheme at Saxton Gardens.
