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After several months of demolition and site preparation, building work has begun on a residential-led development in Basildon, Essex.

Going up in an area within the town’s regeneration masterplan, the development is set to make a significant impact in the £600m transformation of Basildon town centre.  On completion, the three-block mid-rise development will deliver 492 residential units for rent, along with 1,218 sqm of shared residential amenities and 1,652 sqm of commercial space.

“This development marks a major step forward in the regeneration of Basildon town centre and provides exactly the kind of high-quality, future-focused housing we want to see in our borough,” said Basildon council leader Gavin Callaghan. “Our ambition has always been to build a modern, vibrant town centre that works for everyone — from young professionals to families and local businesses. This project brings that vision closer to reality, creating hundreds of much-needed new homes and commercial space in the heart of Basildon.”

Ernest Park is main contractor for the scheme for Canadian real estate investment and asset management firm Starlight Investments and developer Orwell Real Estate. Rund is providing pre- and post-contract technical due diligence, principal consultant and clerk of works services.

“This milestone marks an exciting chapter for Basildon and in our collaboration with Starlight Investments,” said Neil Strelitz, founder of Orwell Real Estate. “Together, we are delivering a thoroughly designed development that reflects the future of rental living and that is helping shape a vibrant urban environment where residents can thrive.”

Starlight has nine build-to-rent projects under development across six UK cities totalling 4,000 rental units.

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