UK: Casa by Moda has acquired 93 SFR homes in Wigan, marking the company’s north-west England debut.
It acquired the properties from Northstone, at its Tulach development in the Pemberton area.
JLL advised Casa by Moda on the deal, which includes a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom modern and energy efficient houses. Every home is equipped with solar panels, and they all have an EPC B rating.
The scheme is close to Pemberton Train Station, which offers fast travel links to both Manchester and Liverpool, as well as Manchester Airport. A new pedestrian link from Tulach directly to the station platform is also scheduled to complete later this year.
Residents will benefit from communal outdoor areas including a children’s play area, as well as being near local amenities such as schools, retail, leisure and medical facilities.
Casa at Tulach will offer residents deposit-alternative, pet-friendly living which places service, technology, wellbeing, and sustainability at the heart of its rental communities.
Rental packages include superfast broadband and smart technology such as home security systems, smart doorbells and environmental sensors from Utopi.
The smart home sensors enable residents to monitor everything from room temperature to air quality, creating energy efficiency through real-time data on energy usage.
Residents will have access to the bespoke MyCasa app, which allows them to communicate 24/7 with resident maintenance services.
It also supports the wider community, allowing residents to connect with their neighbours, form chats and clubs, and engage with seasonal events run by Casa by Moda.
Matt Townson, director of development and projects at Casa by Moda, said: “The success of our existing Casa by Moda neighbourhoods has shown there is a demand for high quality rental homes which offer more than just bricks and mortar. Given the outstanding homes, transport links and beautiful outdoor spaces at this location, we are confident Casa at Tulach is going to transform the way people rent in Wigan.”
