Creating lasting value through acquisition and refurbishment.
Working in partnership with Lampton Homes, Madison Brook acquired an underutilised Thameside residential building before delivering a complete refurbishment and reconfiguration programme.
Project statistics
Working in partnership with Lampton Homes, Madison Brook acquired an underutilised Thameside residential building before delivering a complete refurbishment and reconfiguration programme. Together, we transformed the property into six high-quality one and two-bedroom apartments for key workers.
By combining acquisition, refurbishment and programme delivery, we unlocked the potential of an existing asset, creating modern homes while protecting the client’s long-term investment and supporting local housing need.
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- 1 & 2 Bed Apartments
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- Improved EPC rating
- Keyworkers
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The challenge
Working in partnership with Lampton Homes, Madison Brook acquired an underutilised Thameside residential building before delivering a complete refurbishment and reconfiguration programme. Together, we transformed the property into six high-quality one and two-bedroom apartments for key workers.
By combining acquisition, refurbishment and programme delivery, we unlocked the potential of an existing asset, creating modern homes while protecting the client’s long-term investment and supporting local housing need.
The solution
Madison Brook managed the project from acquisition through to completion, turning an underused residential building into six modern homes.
Following acquisition, we carried out detailed surveys and developed a refurbishment strategy focused on creating high-quality accommodation. The building was reconfigured to make better use of the available space, with new kitchens, bathrooms, building services and internal finishes throughout. We also upgraded communal areas, refurbished the external façade and completed landscaping works to create a welcoming environment for future residents.
Throughout the programme, we coordinated contractors, managed quality, budget and programme performance, and ensured the completed homes met modern standards for safety, compliance and energy efficiency.
The outcome
The programme transformed an underused building into six modern homes, providing high-quality accommodation for key workers in a sought-after Thameside location.
Residents now benefit from well-designed, energy-efficient homes within an attractive residential environment, while Lampton Homes has a fully modernised asset that continues to generate long-term value and strong occupancy.
By combining acquisition with refurbishment, the project demonstrates how existing buildings can be reimagined to meet local housing need, protect long-term investment and create lasting benefits for both residents and the wider community.
Project FAQs
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Timescales depend on scope, but our purchase-and-repair programmes have delivered homes from acquisition to occupation in around 90 days.
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Yes. We can tailor our sourcing to meet specific requirements including family homes, larger accommodation, adapted properties, accessible homes, HMOs or dispersed housing portfolios.
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Our legacy agency network, extensive sourcing experience and high-volume capabilities, enable us to achieve typically 5%+ below standard market purchase price on our acquisitions. We pass these savings directly to the council, maximising the purchasing power of your capital budget.
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Following instruction, we typically have a collaborative kick off meeting and can thereafter mobilise immediately. Because our acquisition, legal and construction teams operate under one delivery framework, there is no need for lengthy mobilisation periods or multiple procurement exercises.
Work with Madison Brook
Whether you are assembling a portfolio, running a purchase and repair programme or exploring how to fund acquisition without placing the full burden on public budgets, we are ready to talk. Tell us about your organisation and what you need and we will come back to you quickly with the right person.