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Urban Centric acquired the former Legal & General Cardiff HQ Office in Cardiff Central in 2022. Planning approval was received in April 2024, with construction set to complete in Q2 2026. At completion, the extended and repurposed building will provide an EPC A rated “Co-Living” scheme of 208no apartments and mixed use ground floor. The development aims to deliver homes suitable for the next generation of people looking for high quality but affordable rent in the city centre. Key Features Wales’ First Co-Living Scheme Range of different accommodation types, including studios and apartments Project delivered in partnership with Housing Growth Partnership Mixed use development includes Commercial Space(s) to the Ground Floor, and shared residents amenity spaces throughout Target of EPC ‘A’ rating
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Co-living scheme, Mixed-use ground floor with commercial space(s), Shared residents amenity spaces throughout, EPC A rated building
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