The project to transform 400 terraced homes in Toxteth's Welsh Streets has been named the UK's top residential scheme at the prestigious RICS Awards Grand Final. The annual contest – hosted by Samira Ahmed, journalist and BBC broadcaster, and held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Friday 4 October – ... Read More...
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The regeneration of Toxteth’s Welsh Streets could be about to take another step forward with the submission of plans for 52 new-build homes. Developer Placefirst is proposing a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom properties as part of its wider masterplan for the Victorian terraced streets. If approved by Liverpool City ... Read More...
Market highlights: Lush style in our top 3 luxurious living rooms Relax with the family or entertain guests in style with our pick of lush living rooms. Words by Lawrence Saunders Welsh Streets, Toxteth, L8 A spacious sitting room forms the heart of a two-bedroom home at Placefirst’s Welsh Streets redevelopment project in Toxteth. Blessed ... Read More...
Market highlights: New builds and newly renovated homes for 2018 Begin 2018 in a new build or newly renovated home Words by Natasha Young Welsh Streets, Liverpool, L8 This Victorian terraced home retains plenty of original character on the exterior, while inside it’s brimming with contemporary style. Large windows flood the free-flowing ground floor living areas ... Read More...
New photographs have been released highlighting the transformation of homes in the Welsh Streets. Developer PlaceFirst commissioned award-winning photographer Simon Buckley to document the renovation of the Toxteth houses as part of his ‘Not Quite Light’ series on the changing face of towns and cities. Simon first started working with PlaceFirst in ... Read More...
A masterplan to provide 294 new homes in Liverpool’s Welsh Streets is recommended for approval by the city council’s cabinet. A proposal by PlaceFirst to deliver the properties through both the refurbishment of existing housing and new builds will be considered on Friday (23 June). The developer has already completed a pilot scheme (pictured) ... Read More...
Communal spaces encouraging social connections amongst residents can prompt renters to renew their tenancies for longer, according to a property developer. PlaceFirst, which is currently regenerating Victorian terraced houses in Toxteth’s Welsh Streets area, suggests that creating the right environment for community spirit to thrive can benefit landlords and residents alike. Speaking ... Read More...
Communal ‘avenues’ and street improvements will aim to help communities flourish in Liverpool’s Welsh Streets as a regeneration project progresses. Newly released pictures show how the initial 24 pilot homes in the area will look as a Victorian terraced street is brought back to life by Placefirst. The private rental sector specialist ... Read More...
Work to refurbish homes in Liverpool’s Welsh Streets is scheduled to commence early next month, the council has announced. The pilot scheme will see 35 properties on High Park Street and Veolas Street near Princes Park transformed into 25 energy efficient houses. Specialist development company PlaceFirst will deliver the scheme having secured ... Read More...
A new development partnership could see Liverpool City Council breathe new life into Welsh Streets homes. Cabinet members are being asked to approve plans for a six-month exclusivity agreement with PlaceFirst, which specialises in transforming old properties, so that surveys and investigations can be carried out prior to developing a new ... Read More...