As crew, you can save up a lot when working. And while it’s tempting to spend a lot on flashy gadgets, clothes, or alcohol, it’s also important to remember that you can use some of your well-earned money in a smart way 💸
Investing presents a real opportunity to potentially elevate your long-term financial plan and stability. In collaboration with one of our partners, we are proud to introduce a crew-exclusive investment opportunity: a Birmingham Commuter Development in Longbridge.
Read on to find out why this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss, and how to register interest with us. At the very least, consider putting your money onshore while at sea 🌊
About The Area
Why Longbridge, Birmingham, Is An Investment Hotspot
There are a few reasons:
- £700 Million –regeneration spend across Longbridge, regenerating the historic Rover Site, home of the iconic Mini
- 10,000 –10,000 jobs aim to be created thanks to the ongoing regeneration of the area
- 900,000 – sqft of office and commercial real estate
- 24 Million – funding from the Urban Regeneration Fund
- 21% – increase in property prices in Longbridge in last 4 years
- 12 minutes to Birmingham University – ranked 14th in UK. 1st in the Midlands
- 11 minutes to Queen Elizabeth Hospital – one of the UK’s biggest healthcare sites and home to two NHS Foundation Trusts
- 16 Minutes – direct train into Birmingham City Centre with 72 trains every day, 4 trains per hour.
- 2 minutes from Cofton Country Park (135 acres of green space)
Longbridge is 25% – 30% priced lower than Birmingham City Centre and is in the middle of a £700 Million regeneration program.
Once finished, the £1bn transformation of the entire former car plant is expected to have created up to 4,000 new homes, 2m sq ft of commercial development and 10,000 jobs, transforming Longbridge into a modern, attractive environment in which to live and work.
About The Property
Birmingham Commuter Development
Now we’ve covered where it’s located, here’s why the development is set to be a fantastic investment for crew looking to reap the rewards for their hard work at sea:
- Located in Longbridge, the development is 20 minutes from Birmingham City Centre, offering a range of 1 and 2-bedroom apartments.
- Developed by St. Modwen Homes – a British property development and investment company with a reputation for excellence, achieving a 5-star home builder status with a 96% recommendation rate from the Home Builders Federation (HBF).
- St. Modwen has secured a multi-million-pound investment deal with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to bring forward the regeneration of the West Works site at the former MG Rover car plant in Longbridge.
Why You’re In Safe Hands
About Our Chosen Partner
- They have been a trusted partner for UK property developers since 2001
- To date, they have delivered a portfolio of over 3,480 apartments across 32 developments with a value of over half a Billion pounds and helped over 2,500 investors start building wealth through property
- They provide a 360-degree service, supporting clients right from the beginning of their property search, throughout reservation to completion, lettings and property management and aftercare and offer a true “hands free” investment service
- Their goal is to help clients create wealth through property by providing exceptional opportunities for residential off-plan investment across the UK
- They support clients globally wherever you are in the world
Other Important Information
Prices, Deposits, Completion
- Phase 1 Prices – starting from £187,500
- 15% Deposits – starting from £28,125
- Completion – Q2 2025
Where To Register Your Interest
If you’re a CrewFO member, this opportunity comes at no extra cost! You are free to register interest. So if you think this is the 🔑 to a stronger financial future, log in and reach out!
If you are not a member, below are our contact details:
Email us at: hello@crewfo.com 📧
Call us on: +44 203 538 8622 📲
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