Weston Homes and Royal London Asset Management Property reach key milestone at £110million BtR development

Bracknell Beeches marks the first BtR agreement between Weston Homes and Royal London Asset Management Property, with Royal London acquiring the site and scheme from Weston Homes and Weston Partnerships appointed to construct and deliver the project.

Once completed, Bracknell Beeches will deliver 349 one to three-bedroom apartments located within seven new buildings, ranging from four to 16 storeys in height, alongside communal outdoor areas, located adjacent to Bracknell train station.

Attending the topping out ceremony were the leader of Bracknell Forest Council, Councillor Mary Temperton, and the mayor of Bracknell Forest, Councillor Janet Cochrane. Alongside them were senior directors from Weston Group, including chairman Bob Weston, CEO Peter Gore, and group sales & marketing director, Suzanne Aplin.

Also in attendance were members of ProperTies Living, the residential property management platform launched by Royal London Asset Management Property that manages the Private Rented Sector (PRS) aspect of the development, including director of operations, Tim Holden, director of transactions, Charlie Miller, and head of development delivery, Kate Thomson.

Located on Old Bracknell Lane, Bracknell Beeches is just a five-minute walk from the town centre and less than 100 metres from Bracknell train station, providing direct connections to London Waterloo in just over an hour.

All of the BtR apartments at Bracknell Beeches will feature modern, open-plan living areas, with the majority opening onto balconies or terraces. The apartments include contemporary kitchens by Oakwood Kitchens with quartz stone worktops and splashbacks, integrated appliances and instant boiling and cold filtered water taps. The bathrooms feature Arctic white suites and walk-in Fascino smart showers or bathtubs. Every home is also equipped with superfast full-fibre broadband.

All the homes will be served by individual air source heat pumps, while on-site PV panels will provide energy regeneration to communal areas.

Bracknell Beeches was constructed using UNisystem technology, a panellised modern method of construction pioneered by British Offsite, part of Weston Group. British Offsite's UNisystem provides 2-D panellised light-gauge steel-framing solutions, which are produced in their Essex factory on one of the largest automated assembly lines in Europe.

Bob Weston, chairman of Weston Group, said: "Weston Partnerships is delighted to be working with Royal London Asset Management to deliver this exciting new development. This project underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional developments that meet the evolving needs of modern living. I was pleased to welcome the leader of Bracknell Forest Council and the mayor of Bracknell Forest to the topping out ceremony. Their dedication to the local community and tireless leadership and vision has helped make Bracknell such a fantastic place to live."

Cllr Mary Temperton, leader of Bracknell Forest Council, said: "It was a pleasure to attend the topping out ceremony at Bracknell Beeches, which will provide high-quality new housing for rent, with easy access to the town centre and local station. With its landscaped areas and eco-friendly construction methods, the project chimes in perfectly with the council's ambitions for the area. Tenants here will benefit not only from an elegant new home, but from exciting new improvements being actioned in the new town centre masterplan, with heritage and culture initiatives, better roads, paths and bike lanes, as well as aiming for the very best educational facilities and employment opportunities."

Mark Evans, head of property and commercial development at Royal London Asset Management, commented: "Once complete, the Bracknell Beeches development will provide much-needed rental homes to the area. The project reflects our commitment to quality, sustainability and long-term investment in the communities we serve, and aligns with our broader strategy to grow our residential portfolio. We look forward to seeing this fantastic development come to life and contribute to the growth of Bracknell's local community."