We would like to congratulate Emma Eastwood and Debbie Bull of Morgans,who put their nerves to one side and took to the stage for Charity in front of 400 people on March 1st at Elland Road. They put on a stunning show, performing ‘Let me entertain you’ and ‘Like a Virgin’ respectively so well done to our rising stars!
Just got back from our first visit to peek at the brand new loft style apartments at Crispin House.
Met the project team and the developer and saw a fantastic near finished split level one bed. The spec is great- flooring, exposed brickwork, very high ceilings, sleek, low profile kitchens, loads of storage space, big windows- just what we need in a market starved of new buildings.
Residents in the building will enjoy optional secure basement parking, a concierge and the use of a residents gym!
First completions in April 12- exclusive to Morgans city centre rentals – call 0113 3980098 to join the priority list.
Just got back from our first visit to peek at the brand new loft style apartments at Crispin House.
Met the project team and the developer and saw a fantastic near finished split level one bed. The spec is great- flooring, exposed brickwork, very high ceilings, sleek, low profile kitchens, loads of storage space, big windows- just what we need in a market starved of new buildings.
Residents in the building will enjoy optional secure basement parking, a concierge and the use of a residents gym!
First completions in April 12- exclusive to Morgans city centre rentals – call 0113 3980098 to join the priority list.
AS CRISPIN LOFTS becomes the biggest ever build-to-rent scheme in Leeds, the developer rejuvenating the Landmark building on the corner of North Street and New York Road is predicting more schemes will be built exclusively for the rentals market in the future. Leeds based Rushbond Group has committed to building 82 apartments solely for the rentals market as part of a long-term strategy that comes hot on the heels of research that has revealed more people could be renting than buying property in 15 years time.
We have opened a new flagship office for our North Leeds Rentals team at 75 Otley Road, on a prime site directly opposite the Arndale Centre in the heart of Headingley.
‘We are delighted with the end result and whilst it has taken a while to resolve planning issues, we are confident that we have a suitable springboard for our renewed push in the vibrant North Leeds market’
After investing over £500,000 in our new North Leeds office we are already reaping the benefits just a few weeks since the doors opened.
Not only have we won a significant amount of new business and support from the local community, but we have also created new jobs in the office.
Our substantial investment in the 1,200 sq ft office opposite Headingley’s Arndale Centre has seen us completely overhaul 75 Otley Road to create a stunning building that has been welcomed by both the community and our clients.
Having operated in Headingley for 13 years in rented offices, we are delighted to be trading from such a prime location that has given us prominence and added vitality to the street-scene. The increase in business has resulted from a number of landlords using our services for the first time and our location has meant that we have seen a two-fold increase in the number of tenants coming into the office looking for property to rent.
We are delighted that our new office has created such positive feedback and that we have been able to grow the business in what is a typically quiet time. We are predicting a very busy 2012 and we are also looking forward to working with Headingley in Bloom to help revitalise the flower beds in front of the office.
Morgans is renowned in North Leeds for its tenant, property investor and landlord services. For further information call 0113 2179090 or visit www.cityliving.co.uk
As Crsipin Lofts becomes the biggest ever build-to-rent scheme in Leeds the Landmark building on the corner of North Street and New York Road could pave the way for many more developments to be built exclusively for the rentals market in the future.
Leeds based Rushbond Group has committed to building 82 apartments solely for the rentals market as part of a long-term strategy that comes hot on the heels of research that has revealed more people could be renting than buying property in 15 years time.
Independent research from ‘The Brunswick Research Project’ found that the financial crisis has tightened mortgage lending; that house prices remain uncertain; and that there are simply too few homes to meet demand resulting in there being more renters in the UK than home owners within a generation.
With a housing short-fall of 750,000 predicted by 2025, it’s essential that developers start to re-dress the balance and commit to providing attractive rental alternatives. People are renting for longer because they cannot secure a viable mortgage, or are reluctant to buy because of the uncertainty surrounding interest rates and property prices. Many tenants are staying longer in their rented properties meaning even more pressure is being put on the supply line.
Crispin Lofts is full of character, with huge windows, great views, an exceptional finish and almost every apartment will differ slightly to its neighbour. Traditionally, a development of this standard would appeal to owner occupiers rather than investors and we believe that it will surpass much of what’s currently available on the rentals market in Leeds city centre.
The building has played an important role in the history of Leeds and was previously home to several famous companies including Henry Heaton’s Clothing Company and HW Poole & Sons Boot and Shoe Manufacturers and the fact that it is now the city’s biggest ‘build to rent’ scheme will ensure that it continues to shine for years to come.
Further research from Flatsharing website Easyroommate.co.uk has also recently revealed that Leeds is one of the five most affordable cities to rent in the Yorkshire region (based on average net income vs. average rent.)
Crispin Lofts is located in Leeds city centre’s Northern Quarter which has a really vibrant community and the unique loft living space will appeal to those looking for a stunning property full of character but centrally located.
The first of the apartments in the scheme, which will include a resident’s gym, will be available from May 2012. To register interest in Crispin contact Morgans on 0113 3980098.
Morgans has been appointed by Rushbond Group to let and manage Crispin Lofts which is a brand new scheme of apartments being developed exclusively for the rentals market.
The grade 2 listed building, located in the city’s Northern Quarter on the corner of North Street and New York Road, is currently being converted into 82 apartments complete with a residents gym and a retail unit. Work will complete next summer.
Crispin Lofts is probably the only residential development that will complete in Leeds city centre in the next couple of years, so we’re naturally delighted to be appointed as letting agents. We already manage Leeds city centre’s largest quality rentals portfolio and this latest win will underpin our position at the forefront of the city rentals market.
Crispin Lofts promises to be a great place to live. It’s bursting withcharacter and this is probably the first genuine factory loft scheme Leeds has seen – the apartments are mainly split level, with mezzanine decks, high ceilings and huge windows which flood the space with light. There is a dramatic shortage of quality apartments to rent across the city and nowhere more so than in the centre so we expect very strong demand when Crispin Lofts is released.
The building was originally called Heaton House when it was built in 1915 for Henry Heaton’s Clothing Company before it became home to HW Poole & Sons Boot and Shoe Manufacturers in 1979.
Speaking of the decision to appoint Morgans, Jonathan Maud, managing director of Rushbond, said: “Morgans has a proven track record in successfully letting and managing developments on this scale and we already have a long and successful relationship with them, as they have been looking after a large part of our residential portfolio for a number of years. As market leaders in city living in Leeds, their dynamic and committed approach made them the obvious partner to work with on Crispin Lofts.”
Morgans has launched a free book to guide prospective city dwellers through every apartment development in Leeds City Centre. The 80 page pocket sized guide is called ‘My Place’ and contains pictures and descriptions of more than 60 apartment developments.
Morgans rentals portfolio includes properties in the most popular city centre developments, so we designed ‘My Place’ to offer a snapshot of key features from each scheme so that anyone considering a move into the city centre can make a more informed choice.
There is nothing else like My Place available and it’s a great tool for anyone looking for a new home. Whether they are searching for a new build, a conversion, loft style or a riverside apartment, they can see at a glance whether a development is likely to suit their individual requirements.
We’re always looking at ways to offer clients more and ‘My Place’ is another great benefit that complements Morgans’ other initiatives. These include our recently launched ‘treats’ package which offers discounts to our clients at lots of Leeds’ best establishments including MINT Hotel, Out of the Woods delicatessen, City Car Club, Pizza Express, West Yorkshire Playhouse, The Cutting Room, Blackhouse, Piazza by Anthony and Virgin Active.
Morgans has promoted John Crossan and Kevin Johnson to Senior Rentals Negotiators in recognition of their outstanding performances as the company continues to grow the city centre’s largest portfolio of quality rental apartments.
In his new role, John will be responsible for key client management and will also mentor several recently recruited members of the team. Kevin will now move into the company’s Morgans Plus division, which offers unique apartments with ‘more personality’. Both John and Kevin are based at the firm’s head office on Dock Street.
John and Kevin have both played a significant role in underpinning our position as market leaders for city rentals as we have established Leeds city centre’s largest rentals portfolio whilst achieving record occupancy rates, which currently stand at 99.5 per cent.
We have continually expanded our team in line with this growth and now employ 31 people in a highly competitive and fast moving marketplace. As a result we put a lot of emphasis on the continual development of every individual in our team and these latest promotions are testament to this ethos and recognise John and Kevin’s considerable commitment and performance in the business.
