What Legacie Developments does

Legacie Developments is a Liverpool-headquartered, turnkey property developer, contractor, and operator founded in 2015 by John Morley. The company delivers residential mixed-use, purpose-built student accommodation, and social housing schemes with a focus on city-centre brownfield regeneration across the North West of England, Greater Manchester, and increasingly the wider UK. Its underlying technology is integrated in-house construction capability, comprising six wholly-owned specialist supply chain businesses covering tarmacking, scaffolding, façades, mechanical and electrical works, joinery, and design, combined with heritage restoration expertise and eco-friendly building systems (solar, air source heat pumps, MVHR, EV charging) that target at least EPC rating C across its apartments. Major products include The Gateway (656 apartments, £150m GDV), Heap's Mill (527 apartments, £130m GDV, including an 18th-century Grade II-listed mill), SoapWorks (381 apartments, £140m GDV), Embankment Exchange (301 apartments, £120m GDV), Merchant's Wharf, Central Park, The Hive Luton, and the forthcoming Horizon scheme in Old Trafford.

Legacie's business model combines one-time property development sales (handled exclusively through distribution partner RWinvest) with recurring revenue from Legacie Management & Lettings Ltd, professional services revenue from its in-house construction division, and a growing cladding and façade remediation service line. Customer segments span private buy-to-let investors (primary, targeting 6% net rental returns and projected capital growth in the North West), social housing providers and local authorities via the ICN framework, PBSA residents, and a smaller base of owner-occupiers and institutional investors. The firm is privately held by founder John Morley, with an executive board including COO Gavin Currie and CFO Mick Slater, and a non-executive directorship from Lord Stuart Polak. To date, Legacie has delivered over 3,000 homes, with 2,500 under construction and 3,000 in the pipeline, and accounts for over 70% of live development projects in Liverpool city centre.

Name

Legacie Developments

Legal name

Legacie (Legacie Contracts Ltd, Legacie Developments Ltd, Legacie Management & Lettings Ltd)

Website

https://legacie.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Legacie Developments is a Liverpool-based, founder-led turnkey property developer, contractor, and operator founded in 2015, delivering residential, PBSA, and social housing schemes across the North West and beyond, with 3,000 homes delivered to date and an integrated in-house supply chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53), Other Activities Related to Real Estate (53139)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Residential property development
• Construction contracting services
• Property management lettings
• Purpose-built student accommodation
• Social housing development

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Development and Sales: Legacie develops residential properties (apartments, townhouses) for sale to buy-to-let investors and end-users. Revenue is generated through property sales at completed developments.
2. Construction Services: In-house construction division delivers projects for both Legacie's own portfolio and for valued clients, including sensitive redevelopments, new-build schemes, and restoration of Grade II listed buildings.
3. Property Management and Lettings: Legacie Management & Lettings Ltd provides property management and lettings services, generating recurring revenue from managing residential portfolios.
4. Façade Remediation Services: Specialist cladding fire remediation and façade compliance solutions for high-rise and complex residential buildings, expanding service offerings to new market segments.
5. In-House Supply Chain Services: Six specialist businesses (tarmacking, scaffolding, façade, M&E, joinery) serve both internal development needs and external clients, generating revenue through construction-related services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Legacie Developments is a turnkey property developer, contractor and operator that delivers large-scale residential schemes (apartments, townhouses, PBSA) plus social housing across the UK. It runs every stage of development in-house — land acquisition, design, construction, sales (via exclusive partner RWinvest), and ongoing property management and lettings through Legacie Management & Lettings Ltd — supported by an integrated supply chain of six specialist businesses (tarmacking, scaffolding, façade, MEP, joinery, design) and a signature wellness brand, Jayde Spa & Studio.

Product overview

Legacie Developments is a turnkey property developer, contractor, and operator offering a fully integrated approach from land acquisition through construction to property management. The portfolio spans residential mixed-use developments (The Gateway, Heap's Mill, Embankment Exchange, Merchant's Wharf, SoapWorks, Central Park, The Hive Luton), purpose-built student accommodation, and social housing. Core services include Land Acquisition & Development, Construction, Façade Remediation, Residential Mixed-Use, Social Housing, PBSA, Sales (via exclusive partner RWinvest), and Property Management & Lettings. The company operates an in-house supply chain with six specialist businesses (Infinite Designs, MWS Joinery, Knowsley Surfacing, Victoria Scaffolding, Legacie MEP, Legacie Façades) and a signature wellness brand (Jayde Spa & Studio). Community initiatives include the Legacie Foundation and employment programmes (Second Chance Scheme, Bright Futures Scheme).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jayde Spa & Studio: Legacie's signature wellness brand providing luxury spa facilities, boutique fitness classes including Reformer Pilates, yoga, barre, and rooftop workouts exclusively for residents at Legacie developments. Spas operational at Parliament Square Liverpool and Embankment Exchange Manchester.
• Legacie Living
• Legacie Foundation
• Second Chance Scheme
• Bright Futures Scheme

Products and services

• The Gateway A 4-tower, 656-apartment residential development in Liverpool's Pumpfields district with £150m GDV, including 14 townhouses and a seventh-floor landscaped skybridge connecting the towers. Includes Garden Spa, swimming pool, gym, cinema, and co-working spaces; marketed primarily to buy-to-let investors through RWinvest. Won Best Residential High Rise Development UK and Merseyside at the 2024 International Property Awards.
• Heap's Mill A heritage-led regeneration of an 18th-century Grade II-listed mill in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle, comprising 4 blocks with 527 apartments and £130m GDV. Features include luxury spa, museum, rooftop terraces, and a waterfront walkway, marketed to buy-to-let investors and end users via RWinvest.
• Embankment Exchange A two-tower, 103-metre, 301-apartment scheme in Salford's historic Greengate district, with £120m GDV and extensive brick-slip façade design. Amenities include spa, indoor pool, gym, concierge and riverside walkway; marketed to investors and residents with an in-house Jayde Spa facility. Completed Q1 2025.
• Merchant's Wharf A waterside residential scheme in Salford, Greater Manchester, delivering 196 apartments across two blocks rising to nine storeys with £45m GDV. Includes residents' lounge, gym, 24/7 concierge, underground parking and secure cycle storage; completed 2024 and fully sold.
• SoapWorks 381 studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments across 3 blocks in Liverpool's Pumpfields Regeneration Zone with £140m GDV. Amenities include luxury spa, sauna, steam room, ice bath, cinema, lounge, gym, rooftop terraces and 24/7 concierge. Won 2024 YM Liverpool Awards (Best Proposed Development).
• Central Park 174 one- and two-bedroom energy-efficient apartments and townhouses in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle with £37m GDV. Includes rooftop terrace, outdoor gym, bike store, underground parking with EV charging and concierge. Completed March 2026 for Nexus Residential, with Legacie as main contractor and property operator.
• The Hive, Luton Legacie's first national expansion project — a £20m scheme of 67 high-specification apartments in Luton, designed by Falconer Chester Hall Architects, with direct trains to London King's Cross in 36 minutes. 100% sold through RWinvest on completion in late 2025.
• Horizon (Oakland House) A 304-apartment residential development in Old Trafford created from the £13m acquisition of the 15-storey Oakland House office building, financed by a £10m Together Money facility. Planning secured for transformation into high-end apartments under the project name Horizon.
• Jayde Spa & Studio A signature wellness sub-brand exclusive to Legacie developments, offering luxury spa facilities, Reformer Pilates, yoga, barre and rooftop fitness classes for residents. Operational at Parliament Square in Liverpool and Embankment Exchange in Manchester.
• Land Acquisition & Development End-to-end site identification, appraisal, planning, design and development service focused on UK city-centre brownfield regeneration, delivered by Legacie's in-house land and development teams.
• Construction In-house construction contracting service delivering new-build, redevelopment and Grade II-listed restoration projects for both Legacie's own portfolio and external clients, with full control over quality, timelines, and costs.
• Residential Mixed-Use Development Core residential product line delivering high-quality homes from studios to penthouses in prime UK city-centre locations, with amenities including spas, gyms, resident lounges and co-working spaces.
• Social Housing Development Social and affordable housing delivery service delivered in partnership with registered providers and local authorities via the Innovation Chain North (ICN) framework, including schemes such as Salford Council's St Simon Street development.
• Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) Purpose-built student accommodation product, exemplified by Element The Quarter (Liverpool's first eco-focused PBSA), combining sustainable design with exceptional amenities near university buildings.
• Sales (via Exclusive Partner RWinvest) Property sales service delivered exclusively through Legacie's partner RWinvest, connecting buy-to-let investors across the UK and internationally with Legacie's investment opportunities and providing guidance from enquiry through post-completion.
• Property Management & Lettings Long-term property management and lettings service for Legacie's residential portfolio, delivered through Legacie Management & Lettings Ltd and serving landlords and tenants across Liverpool, Manchester and beyond.
• Façade Remediation Specialist cladding fire remediation and façade compliance service for high-rise and complex residential buildings, delivered by Legacie's in-house cladding remediation directorate (led by David Gillespie) and aligned with latest fire safety regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 developments completed, 3,000 homes delivered, 2,500 under construction, 3,000 in pipeline
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• SavillssecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 11 December 2025Planning support provided for Oakland House acquisition and transformation project in Old Trafford.
• FCHsecondaryTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2025Design partner leading the design vision for Oakland House transformation into Horizon residential scheme.
• RWinvestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive sales partner for all Legacie developments. RWinvest connects buy-to-let investors with property investment opportunities, providing expert guidance from initial enquiry through post-completion. Handles all sales enquiries and investor relationships on behalf of Legacie.
• Nexus ResidentialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment client for Central Park project. Nexus Residential invested in Legacie to deliver 174 homes in Baltic Triangle. Legacie acted as main contractor and property operator for the scheme.
• Falconer Chester HallcoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture practice responsible for design of multiple Legacie developments including The Gateway and Heap's Mill. Provides design vision and planning expertise for landmark residential schemes.
• Innovation Chain North (ICN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework partnership enabling Legacie to collaborate with registered providers for social housing delivery, ensuring compliance and fostering inclusive community growth.
• The Inclusive HubcoreOthersLocal charity supported by Legacie Foundation with £75,000 donation (their largest ever). Charity supports young people and adults from disadvantaged backgrounds in Liverpool community. Received £75,000 as part of £250,000 foundation donation.
• LFC FoundationcoreOthersLiverpool FC's charitable foundation supported by Legacie Foundation donation. Works to engage participants with goal of reaching 500,000 people per season by 2030.
• Alder Hey Children's CharitycoreOthersChildren's hospital charity receiving support from Legacie Foundation. Provides care for over 1,200 children every day with funding for equipment, research, and facilities.
• Liverpool John Moores UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for Bright Futures apprenticeship scheme. Legacie supports apprentices through degree-level qualifications from LJMU alongside hands-on construction experience.
• Infinite DesignscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIn-house design business forming part of Legacie's integrated supply chain. Delivers innovative design solutions for developments.
• MWS JoinerycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIn-house joinery business providing bespoke kitchen and joinery workshop services for Legacie developments.
• Knowsley SurfacingcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIn-house tarmacking and road surfacing business delivering groundworks and external works for Legacie projects.
• Victoria ScaffoldingcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIn-house scaffolding solutions business providing construction access services for Legacie developments.
• Legacie MEP (Mechanical and Electrical)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIn-house mechanical and electrical services business delivering building systems across Legacie developments.
• Legacie FaçadescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIn-house façade and roofing works business delivering building envelope solutions including specialist cladding remediation services.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Urban Splash: Urban Splash is a Manchester-based residential regeneration developer known for award-winning design-led, heritage-sensitive urban projects — directly comparable to Legacie's Heap's Mill Grade II restoration and design-led apartment schemes in the same North West cities.
• Moda Living: Moda is a UK build-to-rent operator and developer with a strong North West presence (e.g. Moda, Liverpool and New Cross, Manchester) directly competing for the same BTL/PRS investor pool and amenity-rich urban apartment positioning that Legacie targets through RWinvest.
• Ask Real Estate: Ask Real Estate is a Manchester-headquartered developer of large-scale residential-led, mixed-use and PRS/BTR schemes across the North (including Salford/Embankment corridor), overlapping with Legacie's Embankment Exchange and Merchant's Wharf products.
• Glenbrook Property: Glenbrook is a North West-focused residential developer delivering PRS, BTR and for-sale apartment schemes around Manchester and Liverpool, competing head-to-head for the same brownfield sites, BTL investors, and planning consents as Legacie.
• Peel L&P: Peel L&P is a major North West-focused regeneration and property developer (MediaCity, Liverpool Waters, TraffordCity) with a similarly integrated development-and-operate model and significant Liverpool/Manchester footprint, making it the closest direct competitor for large-scale brownfield residential-led schemes.
• Muse Developments: Muse is a regeneration-focused residential and mixed-use developer active across the North of England and Midlands, with comparable brownfield regeneration experience, council partnerships, and community-led positioning to Legacie's Northern Powerhouse projects.

Broad incumbents

• Henry Boot plc: Henry Boot is a UK-listed land promotion, property development and construction group combining Hallam Land Management, Banner Homes and HBS (construction) — broadly analogous to Legacie's vertically integrated developer-contractor-operator model, though across a wider geography and asset mix.
• Keepmoat Homes: Keepmoat is one of the UK's largest homebuilders focused on regional, high-volume residential and partnerships with housing associations — broadly comparable to Legacie's residential and social housing delivery, but at much larger scale and across a national footprint.
• Watkin Jones plc: Watkin Jones is a UK-listed developer and operator of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and build-to-rent housing; it overlaps with Legacie's PBSA arm and broader residential developer-operator model but at materially greater national scale and with public-market governance.

Regional players

• Sigma Capital Group: Sigma is a UK PRS/BTR-focused residential developer (forward-funding with institutional capital, Scottish-focused) — comparable to Legacie's institutional investor delivery model via Maslow Capital and ICN framework, though primarily operating in Scotland rather than competing directly in Liverpool/North West.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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