As we enter the new year, UPG is expanding its Development Partnership Model, bringing together landowners, investors and delivery expertise to unlock high-quality residential and mixed-use opportunities.

UPG is structured to support projects end-to-end, from sourcing land and structuring corporate setup and financing through to planning, construction and operation, with a clear focus on alignment, transparency and delivery certainty. Our model is designed to help partners convert potential into performance by combining development leadership with capital to create valuable assets.

As we begin engaging with new equity investors, our focus is on building long-term relationships with aligned capital that values disciplined underwriting, robust governance and a high-performance delivery platform. If you are an investor seeking exposure to well-structured Living sector opportunities alongside an experienced delivery partner, we would welcome a conversation.

From the outset, the project demanded careful planning and precise execution. Key challenges included the assembly of multiple land parcels, construction of an eight-storey in-situ concrete frame without a tower crane, and just-in-time logistics delivered under tight central-London constraints (including operating without road closures). The build also required complex interface management, including cantilevering over a UK Power Networks substation.

At approximately 22.5 meters, the building falls within the scope of the Building Safety Act regime for higher-risk buildings (HRBs), bringing additional compliance and assurance requirements throughout delivery.

We are extremely proud of this achievement and would like to thank our subcontractors, consultants, stakeholders and project team for their commitment, collaboration and professionalism. Set moments from some of the world’s most recognisable landmarks including Big Ben, St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Residences is a standout addition to this remarkable part of London.

Unique Property Group (UPG) has commenced works on a new-build residential project in Hampshire, delivering 56 private apartments in an exceptionally well-connected town-centre location.

The scheme comprises two five-storey blocks linked by a landscaped first-floor podium garden, with approximately 70 secure undercroft parking spaces at ground level. The unit mix — 16 one-bedroom, 33 two-bedroom and 7 three-bedroom apartments — is well aligned with local demand and commuter-led occupier profiles.

The development benefits from excellent transport connectivity, with Aldershot railway station approximately a two-minute walk from the site, providing direct services to London Waterloo in circa 50–60 minutes. Aldershot is also undergoing significant residential-led regeneration, with a number of national housebuilders active in the area, supporting strong occupier interest.

With robust rental demand underpinned by relative affordability versus neighbouring commuter towns and strong connectivity, the scheme is well positioned to deliver stabilised rental income on completion.

Unique Property Group (UPG) has released new CGI imagery for the show apartment at St. James’s Residences, showcasing a highly flexible lateral home arranged across the entire third floor with private lift access. The apartment has been designed to work equally well as a two- or three-bedroom layout, with a separate dining/study option to suit different lifestyles.

The layout features a generous reception room with an open-plan fitted kitchen and Juliet balcony, a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room and Juliet balcony, a second double bedroom, a family bathroom, and a third adaptable room that can be used as a study, guest room or dining area.

Finished in a clean, contemporary style with quality fittings throughout, the apartment offers comfortable, practical living in one of central London’s most sought-after locations — just minutes from St James’s Park and the London Underground, with excellent transport connections across the capital.

Unique Property Group (UPG) has successfully completed the land acquisition for a new-build 56-apartment residential scheme in Hampshire (Aldershot). The project will be delivered in partnership with a UK private finance lender and professional investors seeking to build a long-term, income-producing UK rental portfolio.

The acquisition further strengthens UPG’s partnership-led delivery model, providing a turnkey solution from origination through to operational handover. UPG will establish the project corporate structure, arrange and manage the construction finance, and lead the scheme through planning, design and construction.

On completion, UPG will support the transition to a stabilised investment by refinancing the construction facility and implementing the rental and property management platform, enabling investors to benefit from a professionally delivered and operated Build-to-Rent asset.

Unique Property Group (UPG) has reached a key construction milestone at St. James’s Residences, with the completion of the project’s primary brickwork on this logistically demanding eight-storey residential new build. The scheme remains on programme and is currently targeted for completion in Q4 2025.

The brick selection and detailing have attracted positive feedback from a range of stakeholders, including the local authority and building control, reflecting the quality of the façade execution and the project team’s attention to design intent.

The project was originally developed with an alternative façade specification. Following a design review, UPG’s in-house team successfully amended the brick and finishing strategy to improve overall efficiency — optimising value, reducing material waste, and supporting programme certainty — while enhancing the final appearance of the building.

UPG will continue to progress internal works and external completion activities over the coming months as the development moves towards practical completion.

Occupying the seventh and eighth floors of this exclusive development, the Penthouse at St. James’s Residences offers a rare opportunity to occupy a truly distinguished home in the heart of Westminster. Designed across two expansive levels with direct lift access into a private lobby, this residence combines architectural elegance with breathtaking skyline views.

This three-bedroom duplex boasts an open-plan living and dining area flooded with natural light, seamlessly connecting to a private roof terrace overlooking some of London’s most iconic landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament and Battersea Power Station. Each bedroom is generously proportioned with en-suite marble bathrooms and refined interior finishes throughout.

The upper level is a statement in modern luxury, featuring a bespoke kitchen and large windows that frame the capital’s ever-evolving skyline.

Living adjacent to St. James’s Park means more than beautiful views—it means instant access to a tranquil escape from the city’s pace. Residents can enjoy morning walks along the lake, afternoon coffee surrounded by cherry blossoms, or weekend reading under a canopy of trees.

St. James’s Park is bordered by some of London’s most recognised landmarks:

Buckingham Palace to the west

The Mall and Admiralty Arch to the north

Horse Guards Parade and Downing Street to the east

Westminster Abbey and Big Ben just a short stroll south

This extraordinary setting provides a daily connection to the cultural and political heart of the UK—just outside your front door.

For city dwellers, proximity to green space has been proven to boost wellbeing, mental clarity, and physical health. St. James’s Park is ideal for:#

Jogging or cycling along car-free paths

Yoga or personal training in shaded open lawns

Bird watching on Duck Island

Picnics with family and friends in designated relaxation zones

At St. James’s Residences, residents enjoy private luxury living within a secure, energy-efficient building—all just a few minutes’ walk from this celebrated natural haven. With lift access, panoramic views, and lateral layouts, each apartment offers an exceptional standard of design paired with the rare amenity of immediate park access.

“This is not just a prestigious address—it’s a lifestyle that few in London can replicate,” said Harry Gamblin, Development Manager at UPG.

These luxury lateral apartments plus a single duplex penthouse are targeting completion during Q4 2025. Located in the prestigious ward of St. James’s, the development is moments from Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St James’s Park and tube station plus Buckingham Palace and many other iconic London landmarks such as the London-eye.

We take pride in cultivating relationships that are not just transactional but transformational, allowing us to deliver developments that exceed expectations and create lasting value for all involved.