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Property News Tower Works Redevelopment Almost Complete

Iconic Holbeck towers set to welcome new media companies into redeveloped office space

The redevelopment of one of Leeds’ most significant industrial heritage sites has taken an important step forward. Tower Works enjoyed its ‘Topping Out’ ceremony last month ahead of its proposed completion in January.

The Tower Works project is the redevelopment of the former steel pin factory built in 1864 into 18,000 sq ft of stylish, flexible office space designed to cater for the burgeoning new media industry growing in and around the media centre at the Round Foundry in Holbeck Urban Village.

The redevelopment is being funded and managed by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), with an additional £1.9m…

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Preview A Night at the Races, Brooklyn Bar

Leeds running group the Roundhay Runners are holding a charity event at the Call Lane bar

The Roundhay Runners are taking on the mighty challenge of the London Marathon in April and are supporting a worthy cause in the process. As part of their fundraising efforts they are hosting ‘A Night at the Races’ at Brooklyn Bar to generate much-needed money for Kidney Research UK.

The night of ‘nearly live’ betting takes place on Friday 9th March, with all proceeds donated to the charity that carries out research aimed at improving treatments for patients with kidney disease, and ultimately finding a cure.

‘Racers’ are given form books and betting slips and place…

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Feature The Unipol Code

Unique Leeds charity provides essential first stop for all students looking for accommodation

If you’re a student looking for accommodation in Leeds, your first port of call should be Unipol. This Leeds based charity has been instrumental in raising the bar for private landlords to deliver high quality services to the student population through a code of practice which has the full approval of both universities and the students’ unions.

Landlords can sign up to become full members of the Unipol Code providing they can prove that their properties and management processes meet the Code standards. In addition they have also recently launched a scheme specifically for managing agents called ‘Supporters of the…

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Property Profile Greenhouse, Eco Development, Beeston Road, Leeds

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Price: £900 per calendar month

Where: Greenhouse, Beeston Road

What’s included: The unique Greenhouse development offers a really impressive living environment that combines amazing eco credentials with state of the art technology. To name just some of the sustainable features incorporated into this striking building: there are wind turbines on the roof, solar panels, ground source heating, and allocated allotments nearby. And all this noble talk of sustainability doesn’t mean you have to forgo the luxuries; among the various community-focused, yet still indulgent, amenities on offer is an on-site gym (just £35 to join then free to use for…

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Real Estate Kristian Wass at Hudson Moody Wass

The owner of Hudson Moody Wass tells us about their new venture as owners of GO Lettings Leeds

It is a busy time of year for the team at Hudson Moody Wass – not only are they rushed off their feet with the usual end-of-year tasks and property demands, but they have also taken on an ambitious venture as the new owners of GO Lettings Leeds.

Many would be daunted by the prospect of an expansion and heavier workload, but not owner Kristian Wass. He admits that it is more work, but says the opportunity came along at the right time. Kristian is confident that his team have the skill, experience and expertise to make it a…

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Property Profile Waterman's Place, Granary Wharf, Leeds

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Price: £580 per calendar month

Where: Waterman’s Place, Granary Wharf

What’s included: Positioned in the heart of Leeds, this waterside development is perfect for city dwellers. The building is located near the train station making it a hot spot for commuters.

As well as waterside views from all of its 122 apartments, Waterman’s Place in Granary Wharf is also home to large rooftop gardens and a private residents’ terrace – a great community feature among busy city life and a taste of nature in the centre of Leeds.

What sets Waterman’s Place apart from other buildings is its…

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