Developer New Charter Group appoints agents on £8m Stalybridge development

Family-run estate agent Taylor & Wood has been chosen as the lettings and management agent on the £8m Summers Quay development in Stalybridge.

The build-to-rent scheme from developer New Charter Group will comprise 22 one-bedroom and 45 two-bedroom apartments, in addition to 2626 sq ft of retail and leisure space.

Taylor & Wood’s services for tenants of the development, which overlooks Armentieres Square, will include inspections of the residential units and communal areas and the management of deposits and site maintenance.

Claire Healey, of Taylor & Wood, said: “Being the chosen agent to let and manage these brand new luxury apartments in Stalybridge is exciting and are looking forward to working closely with New Charter.

“It’s a great opportunity for our business to expand, we will be taking on a dedicated member of staff to assist us in providing a first class service to all new tenants of Summers Quay.”

She continued: “We are sure this development will attract professionals from the city it is therefore our belief that Summers Quay will be great for Stalybridge town centre bringing more people into the town using the shops and small business and therefore boosting the local economy. “

New Charter Group’s director of homes, John Ardern, commented: “Given Taylor & Wood’s knowledge and understanding of Stalybridge and Tameside more generally, their experience and approach felt exactly the right fit for Summers Quay.

“We’re confident in the product we’re offering and are excited about the interest that has been expressed in the scheme.”

He added: “We’ve done very limited marketing to date but the response to what we have done has been fantastic.”

Taylor & Wood has offices in Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde and Stalybridge.