Vistry Group

Following an extensive bidding process, Vistry Group has been selected by the Mayor of London as the development partner for a landmark fully affordable housing scheme at North Middlesex University Hospital in Enfield. Together with The Hyde Group we will deliver 284 net zero homes – half of which will be for social rent and half for shared ownership - meeting a crucial need for high-quality housing in the area.   Drawing on our extensive experience in delivering transformational residential-led projects in London, this mixed-use development will not only provide much-needed homes but also new office space for the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. We will also deliver a new park, café, and nursery, ensuring long-term benefits for the wider community and helping to create a thriving, well-connected place for people to live and work.   #AffordableHousing #VistryGroup #PartnershipWorking #CommunityImpact #Regeneration #LondonHousing #NHS

20 years on from the closure of the MG Rover factory and Vistry has welcomed its partners and Birmingham leaders to celebrate the start of work on 688 new homes on the site of the former factory.   Michael Moore Director of Vistry North West Midlands, said: “This is an important development that will contribute to Birmingham’s economic growth by providing new jobs and high-quality places to live. Like many major cities, Birmingham has a severe shortage of affordable homes; that’s something we’re aiming to address by going the extra mile to deliver affordable and social rent homes over and above what is required of us and delivering them at pace. We're also proud of the sustainability of the homes we’ll be providing, with features and construction methods that reduce their impact on the environment and will lower energy bills for future residents.”   The factory will be making way for much needed homes for the city with Vistry working with Bromford, one of the UK’s largest housing associations, to deliver 250 of the homes, ensuring that more than 40% of the development will be offered in affordable tenures, against a 20% local policy requirement.   Sigma Capital Group Limited, one of the leading providers of build-to-rent properties, has joined the Vistry partnership to take on 215 private rental properties. The remaining 197 will be available on the open market, and the final 26 will be offered as First Homes, ensuring the development offers a broad range of housing choices.   The homes will be built with a focus on sustainability, featuring air source heat pumps and PV panels for renewable electricity, whilst wastewater recovery systems will minimise water usage. The homes will be manufactured off-site using open panel timber frames from the Vistry Works East Midlands factory in Leicestershire. Each home built using these panels emits 14,460kg CO2e less than a traditional brick-and-block house.

We’re pleased to share that the first PRS and affordable homes have been handed over to our respective partners at our Elsenham Brook development in Elsenham! The first 6 PRS homes have been handed over to our long-standing partner Leaf Living and 10 affordable homes to CHELMER HOUSING PARTNERSHIP LIMITED. This marks a significant milestone for the site, delivering the mix of high-quality homes that residents need to create a thriving new community. A huge thank you to our teams and partners for their hard work in making this happen. We look forward to welcoming more residents in the coming months!

We were pleased to welcome our partners Wates Developments last week for an insightful tour of our joint venture development, Willow Park in Buckingham. This exciting new development features a show home, which launched in January, and will deliver 420 new homes – of which 147 will provide much-needed affordable homes to the local area. Vistry representatives provided an in-depth tour of the development, giving Wates Developments the chance to see how the plans have come together and to witness the construction progress so far. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with our partners and see first-hand the positive outcomes of strong joint venture collaborations. These partnerships are key to delivering high-quality homes and creating lasting value for communities.

    We are thrilled to announce the completion of contracts for 228 new family homes in Sileby, Leicestershire, located on a 28.5-acre site on Barnards Drive. This project will help meet the growing housing demand in the area.   The development will feature a mix of affordable and open market homes, including one-bedroom maisonettes and two- to four-bedroom homes, designed to integrate seamlessly with the local community. The homes will be built using sustainable, modern methods of construction, including timber frame panels from our local Vistry Works factory, reducing CO2 emissions by 14,460kg per home compared to traditional brick-and-block houses.   Andy Reynolds, Managing Director of Vistry South East Midlands, said: “We are thrilled to have completed contracts, bringing us a step closer to delivering much-needed mixed-tenure homes for the area demonstrating our commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable homes in a sustainable manner to enhance communities and meet the diverse housing needs in the area…”   The site has outline planning permission with a decision on Reserved Matters expected in the next few months with a view to starting work later in 2025.   Thanks to Gladman Developments Limited for their collaboration on this project!

We are pleased to announce work has officially begun on the development of 763 new homes in Top Wighay, with a £191m investment aimed at transforming the region. This project is not just about creating new homes, but also enhancing local services with nearly £6m dedicated to education, transport and healthcare.   In addition to the new homes, the development will include new parks, sports facilities, and wildlife corridors, alongside a new primary school and local retail centre. A Skills Academy in partnership with Chameleon School of Construction Ltd will also provide local people with employment opportunities and training.   Andy Reynolds, Managing Director of Vistry’s South East Midlands, said: “We were delighted to welcome key figures to celebrate the start of work on these much-needed new family homes at Top Wighay. Over the past year, we have consulted with the community to finalise the details of the scheme and ensure it meets local people’s needs and now we are on site, ready to create a new community of high-quality properties for people in the area to call home.”   We are excited to move forward with this project creating a vibrant, sustainable community that will benefit generations to come. 

We are pleased to announce the successful handover of the first six PRS homes at our Willow Park development with our partner, Leaf Living. This marks a significant step forward in delivering high-quality, sustainable homes to help meet the high demand for rental properties in Buckingham. Construction of the 28 remaining homes is ongoing with the next handover of plots expected this month. In addition, we’ve also recently handed over the first four affordable homes at Willow Park to Hightown Homes. Through strong collaboration, with our joint venture partner, Wates Developments we’re proud to be supporting the delivery of much-needed high-quality new homes and would like to extend our thanks to our teams and partners for all their hard work in continuing to deliver vibrant and sustainable long-term communities.

Yesterday our Sales & Marketing Directors got together for the day to discuss a range of topics that support driving performance, how we deliver quality homes to our customers and partners. From National Campaigns, to Digital Marketing, our Contact Centre and Brand Evolution, the day was packed with energy, enthusiasm and innovation. Thank you to everyone who attended, exciting things are coming, watch this space.  

We are very pleased that Chelmsford, the location of our Beaulieu award-winning development being delivered with our JV partner L&Q, has been named the best place to live in the East of England in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2025 report. The report highlights Chelmsford’s exceptional qualities, including excellent schools, fantastic transport connections, fast broadband, plentiful green spaces, and a vibrant cultural scene. Our Beaulieu scheme is featured in the report, showcasing its contribution to Chelmsford's growing reputation. Described as a standout development, Beaulieu is recognised for its innovative, community-driven design and sustainable living options, celebrated for its vibrant neighbourhood hub, diverse travel choices, and ample green spaces. Guided by a shared vision with our JV partner L&Q, as well as partners Chelmsford City Council and the wider stakeholder team, Beaulieu will ultimately deliver up to 3,600 high quality mixed-tenure new homes, supported by exemplary infrastructure and community facilities including a new neighbourhood centre, schools, parks and open spaces, new relief road and the new Beaulieu Park Railway Station currently under construction. We are enormously proud of the vibrant new neighbourhood we have created at Beaulieu, providing the mix of homes that residents need, and the infrastructure and facilities required to support thriving long-term communities.

In partnership with The Hyde Group, we have secured planning approval for Phases 4 & 5 of our Rochester Riverside regeneration scheme. These new phases will build on our success in transforming a once-derelict site into a thriving riverside community through the delivery of a further 353 new homes, commercial spaces, a nursery, and extended green areas. With construction starting in late 2025, we’re proud to continue creating much-needed homes, including affordable housing, while enhancing connections to historic Rochester High Street and the River Medway. #VistryGroup #RochesterRiverside #Regeneration #NewHomes #SustainableCommunities