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Regeneration
18/09/2020
Aberfeldy Street paving the way for retail revival
3 new businesses will be moving into rent-free retail units on Aberfeldy Street as part of a new business development scheme, START HERE.
Read More25/08/2020
ITV News reports on Aberfeldy Street’s eye-catching makeover
Inspired by the Bangladeshi community, the colourful makeover on Aberfeldy Street is intended to celebrate local diversity and recognise the area's history.
Read More24/08/2020
Aberfeldy Village – Café Operator Tender
We have an exciting opportunity for an operator to run the new WellOne Café in Aberfeldy Square, part of the regeneration of Aberfeldy Village.
Read More12/08/2020
Leaside: New homes & workspace given green light
London Borough of Tower Hamlets has granted planning permission for Poplar HARCA to build 22 new homes at Leaside Business Centre, on Gillender Street.
Read More30/06/2020
Feym enjoys life in brand new shared ownership home in Emerald Gardens
Feym, an Account Manager for a technology company, was the first resident to move into Emerald Gardens - just before the coronavirus lockdown.
22/06/2020
Chrisp Street Market s203 transfer
We’re pleased to be moving ahead with the Chrisp Street Regeneration scheme to create a thriving town centre and much needed new homes for London.
Read More16/06/2020
Max swaps rented house-shares for his own home through shared ownership
Max, a chartered accountant working for an insurance company in the City, moved into his first home in October 2019. He was living in rented house-shares for nearly 10 years and throughout this time dreamed of owning his own flat. With limited savings, the shared ownership scheme was the best option for him.
Read More05/06/2020
Aimee and Justin move into brand new shared ownership home in Emerald Gardens
Aimee, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in a primary school, and Justin, a Photographic Retoucher, moved into their first home a week before the Covid-19 lockdown – along with their beloved French Bulldog, Bailey. Whilst paying very expensive rent for a 1 bedroom flat in the Docklands, they decided it was time to invest their money and start their journey onto the property ladder. Through researching Shared Ownership, they concluded that this was the best option for them and are now enjoying life in Emerald Gardens.
Read More25/05/2020
Rent free retail units for East End businesses to thrive post COVID-19
Transformed Aberfeldy Street to lead the way on regeneration initiatives.
Read More28/02/2020
Deputy Mayor Justine Simons OBE officially opens Poplar Works
Poplar Works, an innovative new home for East London’s fashion economy was officially opened on 27th February 2020 by London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, Justine Simons OBE, who met with the building's first resident creatives, before inaugurating the project.
Read More12/09/2019
EastEnders Pie ‘n’ Mash pays homage to Poplar with a new Chrisp Street mural
Brian, owner of EastEnders Pie ‘n’ Mash, is responsible for the stunning new mural on the south side of Chrisp Street Market. The colourful artwork pays tribute to the rich history of the market and the surrounding area, and was designed and painted by artist the Agwa from Bud Studio.
Read More30/08/2019
Shared Ownership gives Lucy the opportunity to own her first home
Lucy Hutchings, a Head of Operations originally from Buckinghamshire, recently moved into one of Poplar HARCA’s Shared Ownership properties in Duesbury House. We spoke to her about why she chose Shared Ownership, what she loves about her new home and the positive impact it’s had on her lifestyle.
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