Spotlight - The Emerson Group

Spotlight
Members of The Emerson Group of Companies
Hello
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to this latest issue of Spotlight
The last 12 months
have been very
positive. All three
operating divisions
performed well,
contributing to an
increase in turnover
across the Group, and
future performance
continues to look
encouraging.
The UK residential market has been strong
throughout the year and steady economic
recovery, along with continued availability of
Government initiatives such as Help to Buy, has
given home buyers the confidence and ability to
purchase. Attention to detail, design quality and
excellent customer service has ensured that
Jones Homes’ UK Residential Division has been at
the forefront of the resurgent market and is set to
capitalise on demand moving forward.
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I am pleased to report that an in-depth knowledge
of the market and an understanding of the factors
affecting potential customers has ensured Orbit
continues to maintain rental levels and achieve
very credible results. The acquisition of five new
properties in the North West with good rental
yields will provide excellent income.
Sound strategic decisions have also ensured
that Emerson International maintains occupancy
levels and continues to grow in Portugal. A switch
from sales to a focus on developing rentals at
Boavista Golf Resort has already paid dividends
and increased income over the last 12 months. In
the USA, land purchase over recent years has put
the Group in a strong position to satisfy demand
from a growing housing market and developments
continue at Eagle Creek which maintains its
position as one of the most desirable locations in
the Orlando region.
It’s encouraging to see that the UK recovery
appears to continue on an upward trend and that,
as a Group, we are well placed to take advantage
of a better environment for business. As always,
credit is due to the directors and staff of all three
operating divisions who consistently perform well
and continue to show hard work and dedication.
Although we do not rest on our laurels, we have
learned from the difficult times and hopefully these
are now behind us, leaving us free to focus on
another successful year ahead.
Peter Emerson Jones OBE
Chairman, The Emerson Group
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in a flexible space whenever required.
Alongside The Hub, there are also free
meeting rooms for formal meetings in
a traditional and private setting.
Tony added: “The Regent House
refurbishment and launch of SKone is
all part of our continued commitment to
giving our customers a great experience in
our buildings and forging links with other
local businesses to promote Stockport
as a fantastic place to live, work and
do business.”
New look Regent House
creates best first impression
Stockport’s largest commercial property landlord, Orbit Developments, has undertaken
a stylish refurbishment of the reception at its flagship building Regent House.
Orbit Developments called upon the
expertise of workplace interior design
specialists ADT, who were tasked with
creating a fresh, modern and inviting
reception area for the 103,000 sq ft
building.
The spacious reception now contains
bright colours, modern comfortable
furniture and lighting, and presents a
welcoming space for staff and visitors
in the building.
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Tony Jones, Managing Director of Orbit
Developments, said: “Regent House is
quite familiar to people who work in the
town centre because it is such a prominent
building just off the A6, but visitors can
now enjoy the fresh, upbeat feel of the
reception, which creates a positive first
impression for everyone.”
The revamp follows on from the introduction
of the SKone reward card, which was
launched in September 2013 for its
customers located in Stockport town
centre, to give them extra benefits and
encourage them to use independent
local businesses.
As part of the SKone scheme, tenants at
Orbit Developments’ 12 central Stockport
locations also have access to The Hub
in Regent House. The bright, modern
business lounge provides free wi-fi
facilities and refreshments and the chance
for customers to host informal meetings
The properties included in the scheme are
Regent House, Beckwith House, Mansion
House, Wellington House, Grosvenor
House, Crossley House, Hillgate Court,
Applicon House, Cirtek House, Highbank
House, Pathshire House and No. 1
St. Peter’s Square.
For more information about the
Skone scheme, please visit
www.skone-offices.co.uk.
Macclesfield office market bucks the trend
in South Manchester
Leading South Manchester commercial
property developers Orbit Developments
have announced a significant take up in
the office market in the Macclesfield area
following a stream of considerable activity
during 2013 and 2014, with a strong start
to 2015.
Orbit Developments are the landlord and
developer of the well-known Tytherington
Business Park located on the Silk Road
which was occupied by pharmaceutical
giant Astra Zeneca who were in 75,000 sq ft
of office space. Following the economic
downturn, Astra Zeneca consolidated
moving back to Alderley Park, leaving a
void at Orbit’s business park.
Orbit has since let close to 50,000 sq ft
of office space within their Macclesfield
office portfolio both at Tytherington
Business Park and Lyme Green Business
Park to both existing customers who
have expanded and to new businesses.
Customers range from start-up businesses
consisting of 1-4 people, to companies
with over 190 offices worldwide.
Recent existing customers who have
expanded within Orbit’s Macclesfield
portfolio include; top retail marketing
agency – Momentum Instore who have
relocated from Handforth Dean to
Tytherington Business Park and have
taken 8,500 sq ft of office space on a 10
year deal; the UK’s leading supplier of
drainage services – Metrorod who have
taken an additional 14,000 sq ft and
long-standing customer Bodycote plc
who have expanded head count and have
relocated staff to their Tytherington HQ
making a requirement for an additional
3,200 sq ft of space.
New customers to the portfolio include:
Uniscan Instruments who have taken
3,000 sq ft of office space after relocating
from the market town of Buxton, and
Teacher 2 Teacher who provide specialist
training for the education sector.
Dr Graham Johnson, Managing Director
of Uniscan Instruments commented:
“After 27 years in our previous owned
facility, our move to Tytherington Business
Park was quite a daunting prospect.
“From first contact through to moving in,
Orbit have been a pleasure to deal with,
and made the task as straightforward
as we could possibly have hoped. We
are now enjoying our new premises and
surroundings with the confidence that the
Orbit team are there supporting us in the
background, allowing us to get on with
growing our business.”
Tony Jones, Managing Director of Orbit
Developments commented: “Take up
within the Macclesfield market has really
picked up over the past 12-18 months.
The market is a lot more buoyant and
this has seen not only new customers
locate to our Macclesfield properties but
existing customers expanding now that
confidence is back and business has
picked up.”
Morrisons opens
distribution centre
in Knowsley
The UK’s fourth largest food retailer
Morrisons has opened a 20,000 sq ft
distribution centre located on Academy
Business Park in Knowsley, owned
by South Manchester landlord Orbit
Developments.
Morrisons have taken a 15 year lease and
opened in November 2014. When fully
operational, Morrisons plan to create
around 200 jobs with 54 vans servicing
the Merseyside and North Wales area.
Tony Jones, Managing Director of
Orbit Developments commented: “We
are delighted to see that Morrisons
have chosen to open their Merseyside
distribution centre at Academy Business
Park, which is part of Knowsley Industrial
& Business Park. This will now lead to
the redevelopment of the business park
at Knowsley which will see a speculative
new build of 100,000 sq ft distribution
unit. The scheme will eventually
consist of 260,000 sq ft of new build
industrial units.”
He went on to say: “Knowsley council
representatives have been instrumental in
making this happen.”
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new sites for the
North West
to the Peak District as well
as the upmarket shops
and restaurants of Alderley
Edge and Prestbury, this
development offers a great
balance of a traditional
community with everything
you need for modern life.
West Acre Gardens is an
exceptional development
of just 4, luxurious four
bedroom detached family
homes in the delightful
village of Kelsall in
Cheshire. The properties
boast stunning Georgianstyle architecture, beautiful
interiors and elegant
external landscaping and
offer the discerning buyer
a unique opportunity to
own a prestigious home in
an area of outstanding
natural beauty.
Set in the prestigious
town of Wilmslow,
Mayfields is an aspirational
development of just three
executive detached properties. Offering
bespoke house styles and a superior
specification, Mayfields is the epitome of
Jones Homes’ commitment to traditional
build values.
KINGSFIELD PARK
Jones Homes North West is busy with five
new developments offering a stunning mix
of luxurious new build homes for purchasers
across Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
An exclusive development of 24 beautifully
designed homes, Abbey Fields comprises
a range of two, three and four bedroom
homes and is already attracting the
attention of a variety of purchasers from
first time buyers to families. Located in the
thriving market town of Middlewich, the
development is perfectly placed to enjoy
the best of modern life in a beautiful
semi-rural location.
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Regents Place in Lostock, Bolton, is a
small, select development of two and three
bedroom apartments and four bedroom
townhouses, comprising just 16 properties
when complete. Attracting a mix of first time
buyers and growing families, purchasers are
impressed by the development’s position in
one of the most desirable locations in Bolton
and its luxurious specification and sense
of prestige.
The affluent Cheshire village of Tytherington,
with its undulating views of the countryside,
provides the perfect backdrop for Kingsfield
Park, an exceptional development of two,
three, four and five bedroom homes. Close
Sales director for Jones Homes North West,
Denise Caldwell, said: “It’s great to be bringing
this amazing selection of stylish and high
specification homes to the market. Built to
Jones Homes’ exceptionally high standards,
the properties have been traditionally designed
but have modern living in mind with light, airy
and stylish interiors that offer plenty of space
to work, play and relax.”
Looking good
online
The latest look for Jones Homes on show at The Meadows
The Meadows at Middlebrook, in Bolton,
is the first development to feature one of
Jones Homes’ new house types. Having
listened to customers, Jones Homes has
introduced a range of new house types
where every last detail, both internally and
externally, has been carefully considered.
Whether they are visiting from a laptop
computer or PC, mobile phone or tablet,
homebuyers will be impressed by the new
Jones Homes website. Not only does it look
great, it is exceptionally easy to navigate.
The website has been re-designed based
on feedback from user testing. Suzanne
Kenny, Marketing Manager commented
“We undertook extensive pre-development
testing on our website to understand from
a user perspective where we needed to
make changes. The new website has a new
layout which makes it quicker and easier for
visitors to find the information that they need
along with new interactive elements such as
development-specific site plans that display
plot availability and other important information
about each individual house type.
Committed to building luxury homes
in highly sought-after locations,
Jones Homes continues to enhance its
product offering for homebuyers and
the newly opened showhome at The
Meadows, known as The Banbury, is an
exemplary property that clearly sets
Jones Homes apart from its competitors.
Stylish, distinctive and with a superior
specification, this fantastic four bedroom
detached home has been superbly
designed. The ground floor boasts an
open-plan living area featuring a kitchen
with utility room, dining space and family
room; an impressive space that reaches
“We’ve also included new advice-led pages
that offer purchasers useful information on
how to sell their home as well as specific
information on buying their dream
Jones Homes property.
“We’re delighted with the website as it really
showcases our product quality, superior
specification and ethos to customers and are
confident that it will help homebuyers with their
purchase decision and drive sales.”
Jones Homes
and Orbit team up
to raise £2,150
for Millie’s Trust
in the Big
Stockport Run
the whole width of the house and is ideal
for families to spend time together.
A separate lounge provides the perfect
place to relax. Upstairs, four spacious
bedrooms, with the master bedroom
enjoying en suite facilities, and a
well-appointed bathroom with separate
bath and shower, ensure the whole family
have all the space they need.
Jones Homes’ care is also evident in
the detail, with the property boasting
a contemporary kitchen featuring Neff
stainless steel appliances and modern
bathrooms with Aqualisa showers, Villeroy
& Boch sanitaryware, Hansgrohe taps,
low profile shower trays, an illuminated
cabinet with heated mirror and stunning
Porcelanosa wall and floor tiles, all provided
as standard within the new house types.
Other quality fixtures and fittings, such as
LED downlights and polished chrome door
handles, complete the specification.
Colleagues from The Emerson Group
representing Jones Homes, Orbit
Developments and Emerson Management
Services, came together to pound the
pavements in Stockport and run up a fantastic
£2,150 for local first aid charity Millie’s Trust.
The 21-strong team of runners took part in
the Big Stockport Run sponsored by Orbit
Developments and completed a distance of
10K around the town centre to raise much
needed funds for the charity that aims to
make important first aid training available
to everyone.
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Orbit Developments
invests in Stockport events
Stockport’s largest commercial landlord,
Orbit Developments invested over £10,000
in the town by supporting three key events in
2014 – Headlander Festival, Life Leisure’s 10k
Run and the Stockport Business Awards.
Kriss Akabusi puts property agents on
track to record-breaking year for Orbit
Legendary athlete and TV presenter Kriss
Akabusi joined commercial property agents
at Orbit’s Regent House in Stockport on
Thursday 22nd January to get 2015 off to a
flying start.
Over 50 people, including the Mayor of
Stockport and the region’s leading property
agents, attended a special event with the
Orbit team and Olympian to get an update
on the recent changes that have taken place
in Stockport. Attendees also heard about
events and new attractions along with news
of positive changes in Orbit’s own portfolio
and benefits of choosing Stockport as a
business location.
The trio of sponsorships are part of Orbit
Developments’ ongoing commitment to
promote Stockport as a great place to work,
live and do business.
Tony Jones, Managing Director of Orbit
Developments, explained: “We have 12
properties in Stockport Town Centre alone,
along with many more in the borough so we
are extremely committed to the area.”
Kriss Akabusi was tasked with challenging
some of the misconceptions about the
town and encouraging people to reappraise
what’s on offer.
He said: “In my career I have been lucky
Orbit developments now offering super-fast
broadband connections in Stockport properties
Cost effective broadband has been an issue
for businesses in the centre of Stockport
for some time due to the inadequate and
inflexible services from the usual providers.
However, working in partnership with
Metronet (UK), Orbit has put in place a
blueprint for digital infrastructure to all
its properties starting with the Stockport
portfolio. This will mean enhanced
connectivity to the Internet, improved
access and cheaper deals for businesses.
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Managing Director of Orbit Developments,
Tony Jones, said: “The importance of
providing ‘connected’ buildings cannot
be over-estimated. It is very often the first
question asked of us and now we can
respond with confidence.”
For more information on the improvements
and the scheme contact Leasing Manager,
Rhys Owen on 01625 588 429 or visit www.
skone-offices.co.uk.
Brand new Costa store brings further
footfall to Cheadle Hulme Shopping Centre
enough to have those around me who
spotted my potential and encouraged me. It
is the same for a place. Team work, making
small changes and having belief can make
a huge difference and Stockport needs
people who are ambassadors for the town
in order for it to become a success story.”
The nation’s favourite coffee shop brand
Costa have opened a 2,500 sq ft new
store at Cheadle Hulme Shopping Centre,
which is owned and managed by Orbit
Developments. The brand new store which
opened its doors on the 25th October 2014
has been a welcome addition in the local
community with people queuing out of the
door on opening day. The Cheadle Hulme
store can seat 108 people, making the unit
one of the largest in the area.
Orbit is hoping to raise the bar for 2015
with a raft of incentives, quarterly prizes
and an overall top achiever award to the
property agents who display the strongest
performance in Stockport.
Chris Cheap, Director of GVA said: “Orbit
have demonstrated how Stockport is
changing and how it can meet a business’s
requirements perfectly in terms of availability
and location. There is huge potential for
Stockport with the choice and flexibility
around space and deals available. Kriss
Akabusi was inspiring and complemented
the event and overall message perfectly.”
New support for old town
Fringe Festival
As part of its ongoing commitment to
supporting Stockport town centre, Orbit
Developments sponsored the first ever
Stockport Old Town Fringe Festival.
In a deal worth £8,500 over two years,
the firm has demonstrated its backing for
innovative community events which drive
people into the town and, as expected, the
event did not disappoint.
Over 10,000 people enjoyed a range of
unique activities and stalls at venues around
the town centre over the last weekend in
August 2014.
Live bands performed folk, indie and
traditional Irish music in and around The Old
Town, while an eclectic mix of artisan street
food was on offer in the market square.
Cheadle Hulme Shopping Centre has served
the local community for more than 40 years
and currently has a multitude of tenants
including retailers ASDA, Co-op Travel and
reputable Monkhouse’s who offer a range
of school wear and sportswear. Shahzad
Ahmed Costa franchisee for the Cheadle
Hulme store commented: “We have been
looking at opening within Cheadle Hulme for
some time. We snapped the unit up when it
became available due to the prominence of
the store fronting Station Road.”
He went on to say: “So far the store has
been a real success and we had over 1,000
people through the doors on the first two
days of opening. We plan to hold local
community events in the store over the
coming months and hope to offer
something for everyone who wants
to enjoy the Costa experience.”
Tony Jones, Managing Director of Orbit
Developments, said: “We have such a strong
presence in the town centre it is important
we support great ideas like the Fringe
Festival. The first year has attracted a lot of
interest from people who would not normally
consider Stockport as a place to visit. We
hope it will be around for many years to
come. It was certainly a fantastic way to
celebrate all that Stockport has to offer.”
Head of the organising committee Joe
Barratt said: “Orbit Developments has
shown great confidence in us and the event
and we are thrilled to be working with them
to bring people into the town and enjoy new
experiences. The first year has been really
encouraging and work is already underway
on planning the second event.”
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Fantastic
new development
in Wilmslow
Jones Homes is pleased
to unveil a fantastic new
development in Wilmslow,
known as Bollin Park.
More exciting developments in
the North West and Yorkshire
Planning consent has been secured at the
24 acre site on Adlington Road, which will
incorporate a mix of two, three, four, five and
even six bedroom homes.
Jones Homes has planning permission to
transform the Grade II listed Backford Hall
and its gardens into a stunning new residential
development of 63 homes. Protecting and
enhancing the aesthetics of the site, the
150-year-old hall and its associated listed
buildings are being converted into a mix of
desirable apartments set in naturally
landscaped gardens. An additional 45 homes
will be built in the grounds which will also
feature a wooded area, pond and ‘trim trail’.
The design of the houses at Bollin Park are
bespoke and brand new to Jones Homes.
The housebuilder has worked with its
architects, listening to what its customers
want, to create a unique range of properties.
From distinctive exteriors to new elevations and
stylish interior features, the properties planned
for Bollin Park are superb.
The floor layouts have been carefully
considered with all houses featuring a garden
room as standard and some properties
benefiting from wet rooms, adding a
contemporary touch. All homes will benefit
from a superior specification including Villeroy
& Boch sanitaryware, Porcelanosa tiles,
Hansgrohe taps and designer kitchens.
Sophisticated, stylish and in a sought-after
location, Bollin Park responds to the current
requirements of the area; both catering for the
needs of local buyers and appealing to those
aspiring to move to Wilmslow.
Bringing much needed new homes to
Stockport, Jones Homes is building a further
47 properties on a new three acre site adjacent
to its successful Parklands development in
Cheadle Hulme. The new phase comprises
a mix of 16 four and five bedroom detached
homes, 12 four bedroom townhouses and 19
two and three bedroom mews, complemented
by an attractive area of public open space and
will be well received by local homebuyers due
to its superb location close to the A34 and
proximity to good schools.
With developments now under construction in
New Mill in Holmfirth and Notton in Wakefield,
Yorkshire is benefitting from more luxury
new build properties. Southfield Grange in
New Mill comprises 29 new homes: a mix of
19 spacious four bedroom detached family
properties and 10 affordable units. Set back
off Holmfirth Road, it is a picturesque
semirural retreat that will remain sympathetic
to its immediate surroundings through the use
of local stone and other materials.
The Hollies at Notton is equally prestigious.
An exclusive collection of just 11 three and four
bedroom detached homes plus four affordable
in a popular and highly sought-after village,
it is perfect for families and professionals
looking for a superbly designed home in idyllic
surroundings yet within easy commuting
distance of the major cities nearby.
Jones Homes has also invested significantly
in the locality, including contributions to
educational, recreational and environmental
projects. From supporting local schools and
delivering new football pitches to improving
footpaths, cycle routes and open green spaces
close to the site, the housebuilder is committed
to further enhancing the area; stimulating future
growth in Wilmslow.
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whilst being in the immediate vicinity of their
other facility.
Orbit Developments worked closely with the
group during their expansion plans and were
able to offer Stanley Court. The three-storey
building is currently in the process of being
upgraded and refurbished as part of
Orbit’s ongoing investment programme.
Graham Harrison, Head of Property at Pets
at Home commented: “We are pleased
to announce our growth plans and have
secured additional office space with Orbit
Developments to accommodate our
expansion. Stanley Court will be used as
a base for administrative purposes as well
as training facilities for our customer facing
colleagues to ensure our customers continue
to receive the best possible service.”
Paul McLeman, Director of Orbit
Developments commented: “We are
delighted to be able to assist Pets at Homes
with suitable office space after working
closely with them for some time.”
Pets at Home take
space to accommodate
rapid growth
Pets at Home has taken 9,598 sq ft of
office space at Stanley Court located on
Handforth’s prominent Stanley Green
Business Park which is owned and
managed by South Manchester landlord
Orbit Developments.
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Pets at Home who offer ‘the ultimate
pet shop experience’ already has a
headquarters building located on the
Handforth-based business park. Due to
ambitious growth, the retailer required office
space to accommodate up to 90 colleagues
The pet retailer has recently hailed strong
revenue growth driven by the success of its
customer membership scheme, VIP Club,
strength in sales of its Advanced Nutrition
food range, as well as growth in its pet
grooming business and vet practices.
The first half of the financial year 2015 saw
Pets at Home add 10 stores, 25 veterinary
practices and 23 Groom Rooms to its
portfolio. The full financial year target is for
25 new stores, 60 new veterinary practices
and 50 new Groom Room salons. Pets
at Home now have more than 380 stores
across the UK.
For further information about offices to let,
please visit www.orbit-developments.co.uk
or alternatively call us on 01625 588 200.
Handelsbanken open office in
Wilmslow town centre
Jones Contracts
unveils Millfields
Village Centre
Jones Contracts, the Commercial Construction
Division of The Emerson Group, were
appointed last year to construct a shopping
precinct in Eccleston, Lancashire as part
of the wider Jones Homes Millfields
residential development.
The commercial development opened in
Autumn 2014 suitably positioned next to the
Jones Homes Eccleston Grange residential
development which offers residents a selection
of homes ranging from 2-5 bedrooms with
future development plans.
The commercial site now referred to as
Millfields Village Centre was previously part
of the St Helens Glass Factory. The village
centre consists of 10 new apartments and
3 retail units all built in style to complement
the neighbouring residential scheme.
Millfields Village Centre is anchored by
Sainsbury’s Local, the first of its kind in
the borough.
Sainsbury’s pre let a 4,000 sq ft unit along with
family-run veterinary practice White Cross Vets
who are due to open in Spring/Summer 2015.
The apartments situated above the retail
units have been sold to residential social
landlord Regenda.
It has been proposed that the adjacent part
of the village centre will become a doctor’s
surgery in due course with initial ground works
already being undertaken in advance.
Trojan Utilities confirm
New Year headquarters move
Trojan Utilities who specialise in the
installation and maintenance of domestic
Smart Meters throughout the UK have
confirmed an office move in the New
Year. Trojan have taken 8,460 sq ft of
office space at Stadium House based on
Middlebrook’s Retail, Leisure and Business
Park which is owned and managed by Orbit
Developments.
Launched in 2011 by Bolton born Managing
Director Gareth Openshaw, the business has
grown rapidly over a short period, doubling
turnover in 2013 and is set to do so again.
Stadium House is a two storey building
located on the renowned Middlebrook
mixed-use development offering the
ideal location for a thriving business with
ambitious growth plans. The building
benefits from excellent road and rail links
and Trojan’s 10 year lease at Stadium House
secures their commitment to Bolton for the
foreseeable future.
Robert Charlesworth, Finance Director
at Trojan Utilities commented: “Initially
Stadium House made our shortlist due to
its excellent location and size. Upon closer
inspection, the building became our first
choice as it fits in perfectly with the image
we are aiming to promote for ourselves in
the coming year.
“To date, we have made the transition from
a garage to a small unit, then from there a
proper industrial warehouse. The time is
now finally right to move to a commercial
premises where we can be happy to show
prospective new clients the way in which we
operate, in a corporate environment more
befitting of our achievements to date.”
Leading Swedish bank – Handelsbanken
have opened an office in the heart
of Wilmslow town centre with Orbit
Developments. The full-service bank
with over 170 branches UK-wide and 800
branches worldwide have recently occupied
Orbit Developments’ impressive newly
completed glass fronted building – 48
Alderley Road occupying 2,141 sq ft as part
of their ongoing expansion programme.
Handelsbanken who are already an existing
customer of Orbit Developments in Bolton,
had an immediate requirement for an office
in Wilmslow with a highly visible location
being the critical factor. Orbit Developments
were able to offer Handelsbanken a short
term solution in Blackbox – another of
their properties in Wilmslow, while
48 Alderley Road was undergoing final
completion works.
Orbit Developments worked closely with
Handelsbanken to meet their requirements
for the new office, providing design,
specification and cost advice which
included creating natural light to the rear
of 48 Alderley Road by an innovative use
of structural glass, overall creating an
impressive corporate building.
Anthony Flynn, Branch Manager of
Handelsbanken, Wilmslow commented:
“Whilst Handelsbanken has been in
Manchester for over 20 years, our new
Wilmslow branch brings us much closer
to our customers in East Cheshire.”
Simon Clarke-Williams Director at Orbit
Developments commented: “We’re pleased
to have been able to offer a forward-thinking
business like Trojan Utilities a viable
solution. We look forward to seeing Trojan
Utilities grow their business throughout
2015 from their new prominent base.”
Trojan Utilities were one of the shortlisted
companies for the SME of the year award at
the 2014 Bolton and Bury Business Awards.
For further information about offices to let,
please visit www.orbit-developments.co.uk
or alternatively call us on 01625 588 200.
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Jones Homes Fylde’s new development
The Laurels has recently opened its
doors to the much awaited launch of
their new showhome.
This stylish collection of just sixteen
properties range from perfectly formed
three bedroom semis to spacious five
bedroom detached homes. All of the
homes are built to Jones Homes’ exacting
standards of construction and are designed
with modern living in mind.
Beautifully located in the rural village of
Weeton, this picturesque village consists
of a Church, a local primary school and
popular gastro pub, the Eagle & Child.
Well done to the
Sales Advisor and
Site Manager of
the Year winners
This much sought-after place to live has
a strong community spirit which includes
a traditional timetable of events that take
place throughout the year, such as the
Annual Weeton Gala & Beer Festival, which is
a parade through the village and garden party.
Nestled in the heart of the Fylde countryside
near to Kirkham, Singleton and Greenhalgh,
Weeton is well positioned for travel to
Preston, Blackpool and beyond. There is
also a wonderful range of schools on offer
in the area for children of all ages. Open
countryside surrounds this tranquil village
yet the proximity to all local amenities offers
the best of both worlds.
Showhome now open at
The Laurels, Weeton
Race for life and
the Manchester to
Blackpool bike ride
Jones Homes’ Fylde have been busy raising
money for charity with all of the female staff
members taking part in the Blackpool 5k
Race for Life and Regional Director John
Roocroft partaking in the Manchester to
Blackpool 100k cycle.
Cancer Research has particular importance
to all of the staff in the region as one of the
valued team members was diagnosed with
Malignant Melanoma last year and has
been fighting this disease with courage and
bravery since.
The Sales Advisor and Site Manager of the
Year awards for 2014 have been made and
the worthy winners were presented with
their trophies by the Chairman, Mr Peter
Emerson Jones. The winners across the
regions were as follows:
YORKSHIRE
Hazel Crossley – Sales Advisor of the Year
Steve Middleton – Site Manager of the Year
NORTH WEST
Angela Halliwell – Sales Advisor of the Year
Chris Parry – Site Manager of the Year
FYLDE
Jackie Appleton – Sales Advisor of the Year
Simon Whittaker – Site Manager of the Year
Lynn Jackson says: “I feel very lucky to have
had such amazing support from my family,
friends and colleagues, taking part in the
Race for Life was a positive way to support
this fantastic charity.” Raising £1,545 the
girls at Jones Homes are already in training
for next year’s event.
Not to be outdone, John Roocroft signed up
to complete the Manchester to Blackpool
100km bike ride and in typical British
fashion the weather was not on his side, but
John completed the course and in doing
so proudly raised £2,700 for St Catherine’s
Hospice near Preston.
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Chairman,
P. E Jones OBE
presenting Sales
Advisor of the Year
award 2014 to
Hazel Crossley
Duo of new developments
in Yorkshire
Build is well underway at two beautiful
new developments in Yorkshire, providing
70 luxury new-build homes for potential
purchasers in the region.
Situated in the heart of the thriving market
town of Morley, in West Yorkshire, the stylish
Millhouse Court development is already
taking shape. The 2.25 acre site will comprise
51 homes in total, including contemporary
two and three bedroom apartments and
attractive four bedroom townhouses.
Surrounded by excellent local amenities,
superb schools and strong transport links,
Millhouse Court is a highly desirable
development in a much sought-after location,
appealing to a variety of homebuyers.
In South Yorkshire, we have also started
work on a small, select site in Penistone,
called King’s Court. The well-designed
development offers a mix of modern one and
two bedroom apartments, plus a bespoke
four bedroom detached family home with
double garage. Penistone is a picture-perfect
place to live, with King’s Court nestled in
charming countryside, yet just a short drive
from Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester.
Dreams do come true
at Kingsborough Manor
Matt and Vickie Locker have lived on the
Isle of Sheppey all their lives and, although
they needed more space when baby son,
James, was born nine months ago, they
didn’t want to leave the island. It wasn’t
until Matt got a new job, however, that they
realised that they could afford to buy a
fabulous five-bedroom detached home at
Kingsborough Manor.
“We have watched the Kingsborough Manor
development being built and always wanted
to live here,” comments Vickie. “When Matt
got a new job, we put our three-bedroom
house on the market and decided to go
for it. We were really surprised when our
house sold within a couple of weeks – and
everything fell into place. We moved to
Kingsborough Manor at the end of October
and are really happy here.”
“We chose a Connaught house type
because we loved the open plan layout in
the kitchen/dining/family room – and the
house just really works as a family home. It’s
much larger than our previous home and I’m
enjoying filling it up with furniture.”
“One thing that we really appreciate is the
nice, big garden. It’s so rare to get a garden
this size with a new home.”
“Commuting to work isn’t difficult,”
continues Vickie. “Matt works in Ashford
which is about an hour’s drive away and,
when I go back to work part time, I will be
travelling to Sittingbourne. From here, we’re
quite local to all the beaches and the shops.
We go to the new Morrison’s supermarket at
Queensborough and Aldi at Sheerness.”
“The quality of this new home is really
good,” concludes Vickie, “And the sales
team has been fantastic – Sarah, our Sales
Consultant, has been a star from the very
beginning, right through the sales process.
We can’t thank Jones Homes enough for
making our dream home become a reality.”
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wardrobes offering great storage space.
The decoration is modern and chic, simple
yet luxurious. Every detail has been thought
of to ensure maximum comfort including
heating and air conditioning.
The master bathroom features the option of
a large bathtub and shower, while the guest
bathroom has a modern and practical
walk-in shower. Both of the modern
bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer
and supplied with complimentary miniature
toiletries. Bela Colina special services
include daily cleaning and mid-week towel
change as well as a change of bed linen
once a week, allowing guests to relax
completely during their stay.
The sitting-room is furnished with comfortable
sofas, a large flat-screen TV with a great
selection of satellite channels as well as a
DVD player for home entertainment.
Bela Colina Village
Boavista’s new development
is an elegant oasis of tranquility
Boavista Golf Resort & Spa is thriving. The friendly holiday resort on the outskirts of Lagos
keeps growing, creating new accommodation and services to satisfy an increasing demand.
Already featuring both contemporary villas
and apartments, the latest addition to
the resort is the Bela Colina Village. This
stylish yet unassuming and charming new
complex was created for those seeking
refuge and tranquility in the sun. The village
is comprised of duplex apartments carefully
created with elegance and grace, with their
own swimming pools and garden.
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Within Boavista’s lush 18-hole golf course,
the apartments have been designed to suit
every type of guest. They are both ideal for
couples in search of a romantic getaway
and families planning a fun-packed
holiday in the sun. These spacious duplex
apartments, with private entrance, comprise
two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom,
a fully-equipped kitchen with a dining
area, a comfortable sitting room and a
balcony overlooking the gardens and
swimming pools. Fully furnished, these
units are equipped with modern household
appliances, providing complete comfort for
guests staying at the new Bela Colina Village.
The spacious bedrooms each have two
twin beds and have been fitted with large
The self-catering Bela Colina apartments
feature a well-equipped and modern open
plan kitchen, fitted with all the necessary
and essential appliances for both cooking
and cleaning. With a large table and chairs
the dining area, adjacent to the kitchen, is
perfect for family meals or inviting friends
over for dinner. Looking out onto the garden,
dotted with olive trees, is a welcoming and
tranquil setting for any occasion.
As for outdoor entertainment, guests can
make the most of their own fully furnished
balcony and garden patio, as well as a
full-sized adult pool, children’s pool and
even a babies and toddlers pool, all located
in the security of the Bela Colina garden.
For more relaxing moments there is an
elegantly furnished seating area at the
back of the apartment, decorated in muted
colours to reflect the warm Algarvean
light which floods in through the large bay
windows leading onto the balcony.
The beautifully kept lawn, a pristine terrace
and stunning views of the Monchique
Mountains create a magnificent setting
for the perfect relaxing holiday. As well
as having exclusive access to the garden
and pools, Bela Colina apartment owners
and guests also have free access to the
Boavista resort’s spa facilities, which
include a large indoor pool, sauna, Turkish
bath, hot tub and gymnasium.
For more information contact
Careways: +351 282 000 160
carewaysreservations@boavistaresort.com
Zynga, Inc.
at 2600 Maitland Center
The social media company Zynga, Inc.
which creates games such as Farmville
and Words with Friends has leased space
with Emerson International, Inc at the 2600
Maitland Center building in the Orlando,
Florida area. The space is uniquely
designed to represent the firm’s image as
well as attract young talent. In addition to
the unique design the firm focused on a
more collaborative open work environment
which is in line with the current trend in
office space.
Zynga is a leading developer of the world’s
most popular social games with more than
one billion people having played the games
the firm has created. The arrival of Zynga
to Central Florida is part of the growing
tech and video-gaming industry in the
region led in part by EA Sports. The firm
employs nearly 2,000 people at its various
locations and is traded on the New York
Stock Exchange. Emerson International,
Inc is excited to have Zynga as a client
and look forward to what the company will
produce from this new location.
Sanctuary at
Eagle Creek opens
The Sanctuary at Eagle Creek offers
residents carefree resort style living in
close proximity to ‘Medical City’ and
Orlando Airport. The rental apartments
offer residents luxury 1, 2 or 3 bed
accommodation with the benefit of
magnificent on site facilities.
Residents can relax by the pool, BBQ in
the pavilion, work out in the gym or relax
in the luxury clubhouse.
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Broadening our horizons at home and abroad
NORTH WEST
The Willows
Tilston
4 & 5 bedroom homes
01829 250233
Eccleston Grange
Eccleston
2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes
01744 734039
YORKSHIRE
SOUTHERN
The Laurels
Weeton
3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes
01253 836709
Victoria Place
Surbiton
1 & 2 bedroom apartments
0208 390 3939
Abbey Fields
Middlewich
3 & 4 bedroom homes
01606 835516
Beaumont Gardens
Chorley
2 & 3 bedroom homes
01257 232123
Kingsborough Manor
Eastchurch
4 & 5 bedroom homes
01795 881084
West Acre Gardens
Kelsall
4 bedroom homes
01244 409660
Farington Grange
Farington
2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes
01772 431273
Mayfields
Wilmslow
4 & 5 bedroom homes
01625 585905
Kingsfield Park
Tytherington
2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes
01625 614733
Stockton Pointe
Warrington
2 bedroom apartments
01925 414446
Newlands Grange
Newton-le-Willows
2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes
01925 225437
Broadhurst Manor
Manchester
3 & 4 bedroom homes
0161 684 7463
The Meadows
Bolton
3 & 4 bedroom homes
01204 667820
Backford Park
Chester
2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes
0800 128812
Bollin Park
Wilmslow
2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 bedroom homes
0800 128812
Parklands
Cheadle Hulme
2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes
0800 128812
GB
Arundel Park
Rotherham
2, 3, & 4 bedroom homes
0114 288 9937
Kings Court
Penistone
1 & 2 bedroom apartments
01226 764557
Regents Place
Bolton
2 bedroom apartments
4 bedroom homes
01204 849495
Smithills
Bolton
2, 3, & 4 bedroom homes
0800 128812
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LANCASHIRE/ FYLDE
Priory Gate
Aughton, Ormskirk
2 bedroom apartments
01695 581358
The Heathers
Staining
3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes
01253 885030
The Oaks
Standish, Wigan
5 bedroom homes
01942 824991
The Orchards
Blackpool
3 & 4 bedroom homes
01253 836709
Millhouse Court
Morley
2 & 3 bedroom apartments
4 bedroom townhouses
07920 721938
Shurland Place
Isle of Sheppey
2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes
01795 873995
PT
US
The Gates
Horbury
5 bedroom homes
01924 273207
Woodland Grange
Harworth
2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes
01302 751123
Southfield Grange
New Mill
4 bedroom homes
01274 852700
The Hollies
Notton
3 & 4 bedroom homes
01274 852700
ORLANDO
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
BAY HILL AREA, ORLANDO
PORTIMÃO, ALGARVE
LAGOS, ALGARVE
Eagle Creek Golf
Community
14409 Narcosse Road
Orlando, Florida 32827-6602
A 1,300 acre master-planned
golf course and gated
community providing around
3,000 single family homes,
golf villas, townhouses,
condominiums and
apartments
00 1 407 834 9560
Altamonte Springs
Emerson Plaza
388 CenterPointe Circle
Altamonte Springs,
Florida 32701
A series of 12 storey residential
towers providing 2 bedroom
condominiums from 1,400 sq ft
and 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom
homes with over 3,000 sq ft of
living space
00 1 407 834 5516
Emerson Pointe
A private, gated community
providing 72 luxury homes
and homesites
00 1 407 834 9560
Oásis Parque
Court Properties
(Portugal) Ltd
Sítio do Bemparece
Chão das Donas
8500-317 Portimão
Apartments, link villas and
detached villas on a luxury
residential development.
00 351 282 475113/4
Boavista Golf & Spa
Resort
Empreendimentos
Turísticos, SA
Sitio da Atalaia
Apartado 501
8600-906 Lagos
Algarve, Portugal
Golf view apartments,
link villas and detached
villas with pools
00 351 282 000100
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Emerson Developments
(Holdings) Limited
Emerson House
Heyes Lane
Alderley Edge
Cheshire
SK9 7LF
01625 588400
emerson.co.uk
Jones Homes North West
Head Office
Emerson House
Heyes Lane
Alderley Edge
Cheshire
SK9 7LF
Jones Homes Yorkshire
Regional Office
Green Bank House
Green Bank
Cleckheaton
West Yorkshire
BD19 5LQ
01625 588400
jones-homes.co.uk
01274 852700
jones-homes.co.uk
Emerson International Inc
370 Center Pointe Circle
Suite 1136
Altamonte Springs
Florida 32701
USA
00 1 407 834 9560
emerson-us.com
Jones Homes Southern
Regional Office
3 White Oak Square
Swanley
Kent
BR8 7AG
01322 665000
jones-homes.co.uk
Orbit Developments
(Manchester) Limited
Emerson House
Heyes Lane
Alderley Edge
Cheshire
SK9 7LF
01625 588200
orbit-developments.co.uk
Orbit Developments
(Southern) Limited
Heathrow Three
Heathrow Boulevard
282 Bath Road
Sipson
West Drayton
Middlesex
UB7 0DQ
020 8750 1410
orbitsouthern.com
Jones Homes Lancashire
Regional Office
Newfield Hose
5 Fleet Street
Lytham St Annes
Lancashire
FY8 2DQ
Jones Homes
(Portugal) Limited
Jardim Do Vau
Praia do Vau
8500-820 Portimão
Algarve
Portugal
Boavista Golf & Spa Resort
Empreendimentos Turísticos, SA
Sitio da Atalaia
Apartado 501
8600-906 Lagos
Algarve
Portugal
01253 728760
jones-homes.co.uk
01625 588489
www.joneshomesportugal.com
00 351 282 000100
www.joneshomesportugal.com
Details correct at time of going to print. All images for illustrative purposes only. 2015 edition.