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Regeneration and Regrowth
In recent years, Hounslow and surrounding boroughs in west London have benefited from a range of regeneration projects, from the creation of a 17,250-capacity stadium for Brentford Football Club to the development of thousands of affordable homes. As new buildings light up the local skyline, it’s only right that the innovation behind so many of these regeneration projects should be celebrated.
On June 16, there’ll be a chance to do exactly that at the Regeneration & Regrowth Conference, hosted by West London Local Chambers at Holiday Inn London, Brentford Lock. This two-part event will mark the many developments across the borough and inform delegates about exciting projects that are underway in the area. These projects are creating jobs, providing work for local businesses and powering the local economy. For further information regarding this event see Chamber events on page 41. To book your place visit:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regeneration-regrowthconference-tickets-301396012587
Karen continues: “Hounslow was one of the hardest-hit boroughs in the country by the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve been working alongside our communities to support and
Part of this regeneration is being driven by Hounslow Council, which has mapped out an ambitious vision for the future of the borough.
Karen Mercer, Director Regeneration and Economic Growth at the council, says: “We’ve set out plans to take a strong leadership role, driving long-term transformation and regeneration. The Hounslow: Prosperity and Place framework, approved by the council’s cabinet in January 2022, sets out the ambitious approach to supporting the regeneration and economic growth of the borough. It sets out how we will build on the boroughs’ significant pre-COVID economic strengths, driving a new path for a fairer, more resilient, and diverse future economy, creating good jobs, and providing real opportunity in the borough.”
The framework focuses on four key areas • Retain Hounslow’s economic activity – actions to arrest decline and help to retain business activity, especially small businesses.
• Re-image Hounslow’s future economy – our places and future economy and the role of innovation, technology and creativity. • Reskill and re-employ Hounslow’s residents – enabling them to access skills and employment support and training, and good jobs. • Regenerate Hounslow – providing planning and development frameworks that guide the right development to the right locations, and that unlock good growth.
empower them through recovery. Following on from the success of the council’s £20 ShopLocal resident voucher, our recent free Innovate and Grow enterprise support programme engaged with more than 760 different established businesses and startups in Hounslow. The extensive support programme, funded by the government’s COVID-19 Additional Restriction Grant, set out to help businesses get back on track and re-establish the confidence to grow and expand their businesses in the heart of Hounslow, boosting income, profits, and protecting and creating local jobs. “Alongside the Prosperity and Place plan, we’ve worked with our resident and business communities to create town centre visions and support our four main centres (Hounslow, Feltham, Brentford and Chiswick) to evolve, thrive and innovate. Each town centre has a unique vision which looks to retain and amplify the positive aspects of its identity and character, while attracting new sensible investment and funding into the area to overcome the different challenges they each face.
“In March, we started the discussion with the local community in Brentford on the next steps for activating their vision. The conversation was very open and started the thinking on how we can work in partnership to support town centre businesses and resident communities. This summer, we’ll continue these conversations with communities in their town centres on the remaining visions, and how they will support the whole borough’s regeneration.”
Find out more about regeneration in Hounslow and read the plans in full by visiting www.hounslow.gov.uk/regeneration.
We have a history of building high quality homes in HounslowBell Road, Hounslow
As an award-winning, family owned property developer with 40 years industry experience, you know a Bugler home is a high quality home.
We have developed a trusted relationship with the people of Hounslow, and our years of experience in the area mean that we know what works for the local community.
Our most recent Hounslow-based development on Bell Road will mark the start of a new chapter for many, when it completes in 2023. Located in the heart of Hounslow, it is going to provide 127 new homes for the local community.
We build desirable homes that people are proud to live in and our reputation is built on the highest quality and attention to detail. If you would like to know more, get in touch with our team.
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Bugler Group celebrates 40 years in business
Bugler Group CEO, Andy Bugler, provides a summary of the approach and values that have underpinned our success over the past four decades.
Since Tom Bugler established Bugler Developments as a small private house builder in 1982, the past four decades has seen our company evolve into a multi-disciplined Group.
We specialise in building new homes for the public sector throughout London and the South East (Bugler Developments), as well as maintaining our on-going commitment to developing bespoke private homes (Bugler Homes) and growing our presence in the land sector (Bugler Land). This breadth of knowledge and experience in construction, private housing development and land make us the ideal joint venture partner for our many public sector clients.
Our company is still wholly owned by the Bugler family and together with my brothers, Kieran and Denis, we remain fully involved in the leadership and day to day running of our business. The family aspect of our business is a huge factor in the way we operate and all the team at Bugler are fully signed up to our enduring and underlying values and principles of Partnership, Lasting Reputation, Approachability, Caring and Excellence (PLACE).
Our expertise in the public housing sector has led to many successful and longstanding partnerships with a number of leading Housing Associations throughout our region. From the seeds of our first small public sector project in Ealing in 1992, we are now building circa 600 new homes per year for the affordable housing sector, and we are involved in several developments in excess of 100 dwellings.
During these years, new build development in Hounslow has been a key part of our business. From building six houses in Grove Road in 2001 for Acton HA, we have gone on to develop new homes throughout the Borough in partnership with a number of RP’s including A2Dominion, Notting Hill, MTVH and SBHA. In 2016 we completed our flagship scheme of 155 apartments at London Road for A2Dominion with whom we are now delighted to be on site with once again at Bell Road, where we are in the process of building 127 new affordable homes for the local community. As ever, this project will carry the quality hallmark of every Bugler Development.
The reasons for our longevity and success are numerous, but fundamentally our belief in teamwork and commitment to building quality homes with a non-contractual, can-do attitude are at the heart of all we do. Wherever you see the Bugler brand – we are currently on site in 25 different locations throughout the capital and beyond – you can be sure that behind the hoarding there will be a fully committed and professional Bugler team.”
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HIGH RENTAL YIELDS, CROSSRAIL AND GREEN SPACE MAKE FOR STRONG A INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Set to be one of the UK’s most biodiverse developments, The Green Quarter in Ealing offers high-quality homes amongst an abundance of parkland with quick transport links into the centre of London.
Berkeley is creating a new residential community perfect for modern lifestyles. The Green Quarter is a place at one with nature, delivering or opening up access to more green space than St James’ and Green Parks combined. Southall Crossrail Station, situated adjacent to the development, offers a direct service to Bond Street in 17 minutes and Canary Wharf in half an hour*, making The Green Quarter the ideal location for those who want easy access to central London but plenty of green space on their doorstep.
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
At an early stage in its 25-year process and adjacent to Southall Crossrail Station, each home represents a significant opportunity for investment returns. Prices for properties within a mile of Crossrail stations have already increased by 66% according to Hamptons International and are continuing to rise.
Berkeley developments of a similar scale, including Royal Arsenal Riverside and Kidbrooke Village have seen capital appreciation of up to 100% over 10 years, significantly outperforming the wider property market. The average apartment price increase in Southall is also higher than the wider Ealing area, increasing by nearly 19% between 2015 and 2020 compared to 4% across Ealing. James McNeill, who invested in The Green Quarter last year, found renters a month after completing on his home. “It all happened very quickly,” he says. “They’re a professional couple, which seems quite typical for the development; in fact, I believe one of them is a surgeon.”
The couple are paying £1,250 a month to rent James’ one-bedroom apartment. “Everything’s gone to plan, and I’m really pleased with the result. The expected rental yields are high, and I fully expect to see a very strong return on my investment. Maybe one day I might even end up living there which is exciting!”
REGENERATION EFFECT
A thriving community is already emerging as this 88-acre site is transformed into an area overflowing with life. There’s already a great atmosphere at The Green Quarter which is only set to grow.
Central Gardens, The Green Quarter’s first park, opened last August. Designed in partnership with biodiversity experts the London Wildlife Trust, it will be extended in phases to create a 4.5-acre park including rich grassland and woodland. Alongside it will be an 8-acre wetlands, a place where wildlife can thrive and people can explore, promoting mental and physical wellbeing. The Green Quarter is located next to the historic Grand Union Canal and Berkeley has already improved the waterside paths, allowing for people to easily walk or cycle. New bridges across the canal will be built, providing a link for residents to 90-acre Minet Country Park.
There will be a new commercial neighbourhood, featuring a variety of shops, restaurants, cafés and bars to be enjoyed by residents and local people alike.
OPPORTUNITIES NOW
Homes at The Green Quarter are ready to move into now, with one-, two-, and threebedroom properties on sale currently or in the near future. There are properties for every stage of life, including spacious twobedroom homes which can be purchased using Help to Buy. For Let’s Talk Business
All properties have access to their own private outdoor balconies, some of which have direct views over Central Gardens, as well as private courtyards within their apartment blocks. Residents facilities including a gym, lounge, co-working space and concierge service will open this summer, making The Green Quarter perfect for people seeking healthy, flexible lifestyles.
Prices currently start at £480,000 for a two-bedroom home. For more information, contact the Berkeley sales team on 020 4579 2861 or visit: www.the-green-quarter.com
