With the promised launch of the first homes to take place at Wirral Waters in the summer, and with Wirral Council pushing for the peninsula to become one of the greenest places in the UK, there are a couple of stories that are likely to be of interest to those invested in the local property market.
Wirral Waters
The press was given a tour of the Peel L&P and Urban Splash East Float development about ten days ago, with fresh CGI depictions of the development’s potential look accompanying a tour around the newly laid foundations of what is looking like a fantastic mix of housing options (with the initial collaboration set to deliver 347 homes).
The development, which is likely to improve the general north bank area, turning a brownfield site into an attractive modern space will give the location and the waterfront a facelift. With developments like these – as we’ve mentioned in previous coverage of the subject – tending to have a knock-on effect on the surrounding area (especially with the job creation set to be central to the Peel L&P project and maritime resurgence predicted as a consequence), we expect to see an increase in demand in the surrounding areas.
We make sure we’re up to date on these – and all other developments with Wirral property markets, because we believe the best decisions are always the best informed ones. You can keep up to date with the latest news every week here on our blog.
Energy efficiency grants
Grants of up to £10K are available for the owners and residents of older Wirral properties can check their eligibility for the Green Grants here. With more energy efficient housing one of the main focuses of the current council’s plans, this scheme will provide grants for such improvements as insulation, solar panels and more.
The grants will depend on an in-depth survey of the property’s needs, as well as the provision of an up-to-date energy performance certificate (EPC) and the resident’s household income. Applications are set to be accepted to the 30th of September 2021 and grants must be spent by the end of the year (Friday 31st December).
Not only are energy efficient homes better for the environment, they are also cheaper to run for tenants and, with more and more tenants looking for environmentally friendly property and less expensive utility bills, they are also good for landlords.
While, for the most part, tenants will need to apply for the grants themselves – landlords can, with a tenant’s permission, apply for the grants on their behalf. If you’d like some help arranging the various visits and getting the paperwork in order, you can always speak to one of our experts to see how we can help manage the process.
What this means for Wirral landlords
The Wirral has been an incredible investment for landlords for at least a decade, but especially in the last couple of years, and the developments taking place and planned for the near future are likely to have an effect on property portfolios as Wirral becomes a more desirable and populous location.
At Wirral Homes, we believe that the peninsula is not only a fantastic place to live, but also that it’s getting better all the time. If you’d like us to be your experts on the local property market, Contact Us today to see what we can do for you.
