Spotlight on St Leonards Quarter, Exeter
Demand for property in Exeter, the county town of Devon, is currently higher than any other city in the UK. Our latest project, St Leonards Quarter, is a two-phase development of 146 apartments and townhouses in one of Exeter’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. We spoke to Tom Markham, Sales Manager for St Leonards Quarter to find […]
What lies behind the enduring appeal of market towns?
England has a wealth of market towns, defined simply as towns where a regular market is held: nearly 600, to be precise. From a list dating back to 1722, such is their historic importance, virtually all are still functioning market towns, including 125 in the South West alone. Given their rich history and economic significance […]
Spotlight on Old County Hall, Truro
Truro, the county town of Cornwall is one of the UK’s top property ‘hotspots’. Our latest project, Old County Hall is a two-phase development in the city, comprising a Grade II-listed conversion and a contemporary apartment block on an existing car park behind the listed building. We caught up with Sean Butcher, Regional Sales Manager […]
What impact will the Government’s New Deal for Renters have on Buy to Let?
Buy to Let landlords have had a lot to contend with in recent years, with the abolition of Mortgage Interest Relief, new energy efficiency minimum standards for rental properties and a surcharge on stamp duty for second homes. Now Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has thrown down the gauntlet […]
10 reasons why your property portfolio should include the South West
Comprising the counties of Bristol, Cornwall, Dorset, Devon, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire, the South West is the largest region in the UK. With over 40 completed developments in the region and three regional offices, here are ten reasons why we at Acorn believe the market for property in the South West offers exceptional growth potential: […]
Repurposing a listed building to create sustainable, 21st-century homes: Brandon Yard
Acorn is one of only a handful of housebuilders in the UK with the expertise – and the passion – to successfully convert a Grade II-listed building into sustainable homes fit for the 21st century and beyond. Acorn completed the development of Brandon Yard, Bristol in April 2019 after an 18-month build. The site comprises […]
Inflation-proof your portfolio with an investment in property
With inflation jumping 2% in the space of a month and the Consumer Price Index currently running at a staggering 9%, the UK economy is experiencing the kind of inflationary pressure it hasn’t seen for forty years. Rising oil and gas prices, the war in Ukraine and the lingering impact of the pandemic and Brexit […]
What is Shariah-compliant investing?
Shariah-compliant investing follows Islamic canonical laws which determine the types of investment considered permissible (‘halal’) and forbidden (‘haram’) for Muslims. Shariah, which dates back to the late 1960s, is often viewed as a form of socially responsible investing as it is guided by ethical principles that forbid activities such as ‘profiting from immoral activities’. Shariah […]
Why smart property investors should choose new-builds
Aspiring to own your own home is often seen as a uniquely British characteristic, perhaps because the weather makes us spend so much time in them. It’s often assumed that house buyers prefer older properties with lots of character and period features. A study in 2017 confirmed that three of the top five most desirable […]
Interview with Melanie Omirou, Executive Group Managing Director, Acorn Property Group
Q: How long have you been at Acorn Property Group? I’ve been with the company for almost 20 years. I started out as a funding assistant and development manager, which harnessed my previous experience in estate agency and banking. My role was to manage new projects from inception through to sales of the end product. […]
