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THE MORTON GROUP is a wholly-owned family business specialising in property development, construction, residential home development and sales as well as the ownership and operation of a successful leisure accommodation and facilities business.

Newly established as a group but successfully operating since 1980 from the North East of , the management team bring together a wealth of experience in the construction and development sector.

Their unique vision and daring means they combine expertise, push boundaries and deliver exceptional returns for investors. They are passionate about retaining excellence in the region and are committed to training and developing their workforce.

The schemes outlined here are all currently on site, in planning or operational with a range of investment opportunities available.

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KAPEX CONSTRUCTION is a leading building FIND – BUILD – DELIVER – MANAGE contractor offering complete building and civil engineering solutions. Our approach to any development is completely holistic with the ultimate objective of guaranteeing We pride ourselves on our client focused approach. the best possible returns through sales to a We listen and liaise to find the best delivery solution well-researched market. in the most cost-effective manner. Our team source land and existing building sites Our agile team and flexibility allows us to offer a throughout the UK, for both residential and truly unique methodology regardless of the size or commercial opportunities. We believe we can make complexity of a project. schemes happen where others have failed or not even We are able to offer value solutions on both multi attempted. million pound developments as well as smaller Our group position provides us with 360° expertise: construction projects. Technical Expertise – our experienced team identify previously unseen opportunities to maximise value.

Commercial Acumen – we have a pool of knowledge and research resources, allowing us to identify the right market and deliver what the market wants at attractive price points.

Delivery – using Kapex Construction to deliver the construction elements keeps us in control of costs, REGENTS GATE HOMES is the customer contractors and profit requirements. facing brand for the residential build to sell projects We work with our own land bank, with partners and developed by Lok Developments. in joint ventures. Our SPV structure brings a refreshing With a vision to provide homeowners the transparency to each project ensuring developers’ highest-quality living spaces in the most striking profit is retained and shared with our partners. of locations whilst providing the peace of mind of a seamless customer journey, full warranty and unsurpassed after care service.

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Regents Plaza Apartments PROJECTS ,

Regents Gate Homes currently have 4 developments in the marketplace with others in the pipeline. We work with a selection of regional Estate Agents to take these developments to market.

Projects outlined here include:

Regents Plaza Apartments, Gosforth 07

Sycamore Square, Gosforth 08

Prospect House, Hexham 10 1 & 2 Bedrooms

Street Gate Development, 11

45,000 sq ft Duplex Penthouses

Regents Plaza comprises 70 apartments in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. The existing building is part of the extensive regeneration of a once exclusively commercial area.

• Completion 2020 • 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE • 4 additional storeys • Adjacent to transport hub • High Street amenities close by

70 GDV UNITS £14.8M

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Sycamore Square Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Contemporary Apartments

Landscaped Setting

Detached Executive Homes Exclusive & Private

The North Avenue development will comprise of 37 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE units located in Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

• Completion 2021 • 13 detached, 4 and 5 bed family homes

3 storey Townhouses 37 GDV • 14 apartments and 10 four bed town houses UNITS £21M

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Prospect House Street Gate Hexham, Northumberland Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

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16 Units Original Features Market Town Location

The conversion of a beautiful listed building in the centre of the market town of A planned 4 phased development released from the Green Belt in 2014 by the local Hexham, Northumberland with the charm of the Abbey, Old Gaol, shops and authority. Well positioned in Gateshead, on the edge of farm land with excellent views restaurants on the doorstep. across the Tyne Valley.

• 1 townhouse, 4 cottages, 11 flats/apartments • First phase creates 21 residential units GATESHEAD, TYNE & WEAR • Original features retained HEXHAM • Located in popular Gateshead suburb • Located close to all town amenities • ‘Outstanding’ School catchment area • On-site resident parking • Three subsequent phases with • Strong downsize-market 50 units in total 16 GDV 21 GDV • Views across the Tyne Valley UNITS £4M UNITS £6.5M

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A small selection of the projects LOK Developments are currently working on. All are under negotiation and scheduled to begin within the next 12 months.

We work in a range of sectors: • Build to Rent (BTR) • Student Accommodation • Residential Build to Sell • Leisure • Mixed Use

Urban Living 214 Unit Scheme City Location A city centre BTR development

• 214 apartments over 8 floors NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE • Ground floor retail units • Basement car parking • Five minutes walk from the train station • City amenities on the doorstep 214 GDV UNITS £32.25M

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204 Units

Urban Living

City Centre Location 198 Units Urban Living Quality Finishes BTR plot on a large site Part of a local authority earmarked NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE residential masterplan GATESHEAD, TYNE & WEAR • A mix of 198, 1 & 2 bed apartments and for development 2,3 & 4 bed family homes • 204 units on a brownfield site • A mix of houses and apartments 204 GDV 198 GDV • Close to major arterial routes, UNITS £32M transport links, shopping and leisure UNITS £28M

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Regent Manor Residential Development Newcastle Upon Tyne Hexham

Communal living spaces

Sympathetic redevelopment En-suite facilities

New Bridge Street _ Proposed Front Elevation 15018 New Bridge Street March 19 Mawson Kerr Architects Ltd, 1 Charlotte Square , Newcastle upon Tyne,Regent NE1 4XF Manor is a student accommodation development opportunity in central This brownfield site will be our second project in Hexham and involves the demolition of Newcastle, adjacent to Northumbria University and a 10 minute walk to Newcastle existing commercial buildings and the delivery of 30 residential units. University. The property is located on New Bridge Street around the corner from The site is prominently located in the popular Manors metro station - an area popular with market town and will offer a mix of 4 and 5 bed students from both universities. houses and 2 bed apartments. HEXHAM NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE We anticipate planning being submitted in early 2020 to begin on site later in the year.

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Middleton Hall Project Reach Northumberland Prime Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Boathouse

Urban Living

Woodland Cottage Scheme

Middleton Hall Estates encompasses 30 acres nestled amidst beautiful Northumberland woodland with outlooks towards the stunning coastline and Holy Island. Already a successfully trading leisure business, there is a 6 yr development plan to add accommodation and facilities to provide a unique leisure offer for the county. High Value Residential Grade II listed Hall built c1860 with 15th century origins – currently 16 bedrooms, a A blue-sky thinking project that will generate a new 3.4 acre footprint for development licensed wedding venue and other accommodation: in a prime Newcastle upon Tyne location. Lake Cottage, The Folly, The Boat House, The Coach House Transport links with the city centre just minutes away. Development plans include: A combination of retail, commercial and residential has been identified as feasible. • 12 additional woodland holiday rental cottages • 70,000 sq ft of retail • Build to sell bespoke homes NORTHUMBERLAND • 70,000 sq ft of Grade A Commercial PRIME NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE • Custom built function suite • 585, 000 sq ft of mixed residential • Redevelopment of walled gardens Location enjoys prime Newcastle upon Tyne and greenhouses 6YEAR residential values. • Destination restaurant GDV GDV PLAN £10+M £89.1M

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All Saints Church PROJECTS Newcastle Upon Tyne

A selection of Kapex Construction projects where we are currently on site or have recently completed. They illustrate the delivery of our diverse range of in-house skills and expertise.

All Saints Church, Newcastle upon Tyne 21

Ashford Grove, Mitford 22

Tulip Mews, Heddon-on-the-Wall 23

Eldon House - Regent Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne 24

Babucho, Cramlington 25

Albert House, Durham 26 Kapex were appointed by Gateshead Presbyterian Church to deliver an iconic Grade I Back Silver Street, Durham 27 restoration project in the heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne - 18th Century All Saints Church.

Following a complex tender process Kapex were awarded the scheme to undertake Former Klondyke site, Ashford, Kent 28 heritage window replacement, re-roofing works, lead replacement, stone repairs and The Bradley Lowery House 29 internal works. Working alongside Historic England, Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust and other key stakeholders Kapex have been able to complete what is a sympathetic refurbishment to the existing building in keeping with the surrounding area.

The building itself, which not been used as a place of worship for over 40 years, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE has now been brought back into use with the latest audio-visual installation, thermal improvements and interior fit out in keeping with a modern development. CONTRACT VALUE PROGRAMME £450K 15WEEKS

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Ashford Grove Tulip Mews Mitford Heddon on the Wall

Illustration of completed TULIP MEWS project HEDDON ON THE WALL NORTHUMBERLAND

Kapex Construction have been appointed by Countryside Homes to deliver a scheme of Kapex Construction has been appointed as Principal Contractor to deliver a 5-house six large new build detached executive homes in the heart of Northumberland. The scheme residentialTULIP MEWS development scheme, on a brownfield site in Heddon on the Wall. involves the use of traditional construction to develop what is a unique and sought-after HEDDON ON THE WALL location. We NORTHUMBERLANDhave worked closely with the developers to ensure the specificationsTULIP MEWS remain at the HOUSE TYPE A right level, meaning sales will not be impacted but the build cost remains within the Kapex have worked closely with the client, their design team and specified suppliers to ensure client’s budget. that all of the high-end specifications and client aspirations are met.

The material palette that has been specified The scheme has been designed by Sadler Brown MITFORD HEDDON ON THE WALL includes locally sourced natural stone, Architects, and consists of 5 large family homes built reclaimed slate, timber windows and with a timber frame structure and a bespoke internal fit-out. random stone facade.

Completion for this project is on time We are 20 weeks into a 30-week programme CONTRACT VALUE PROGRAMME CONTRACT VALUE PROGRAMME and on budget. to deliver the 5 beautiful properties. £3.5M 43WEEKS £1.1M 30WEEKS

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Eldon House, Regent Centre Babucho Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne Cramlington

Kapex Construction have been appointed to deliver the conversion of the former Eldon Kapex Construction have been appointed to deliver the redevelopment of an existing House in Gosforth into 66 residential apartments for the rental market. retail unit for bar and brasserie fit out. The Client currently operates a successful establishment on Newcastle’s Quayside. This project in Cramlington is the first of many The scheme involves the complete removal of the existing façade, over cladding of the in an ambitious growth plan outside of the city. existing structure, thermal upgrades, a complete new MEP installation and internal fit-out. This new development includes the construction of a mezzanine level with office and W/C provision as The skills and experience that have been NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE CRAMLINGTON well as the fit out of the bar and restaurant areas gained during the Eagle Star House/ with bespoke furniture and floorcoverings. Regents Plaza development have been invaluable in demonstrating our expertise, helping to secure this project. CONTRACT VALUE PROGRAMME CONTRACT VALUE PROGRAMME £5.37M 58WEEKS £150K 12WEEKS

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Albert House Back Silver Street Durham Durham

Albert House is Located in the Centre of Durham, just off the market square and has a prominent Grade II listed facade.

The scheme was delivered over 2 phases. The 1st Phase was the conversion of the larger rear building which has been converted in to 11 studio apartments, which were constructed over 4 floors. Kapex Construction have been appointed by 3R Land and Property Ltd to deliver 57 Kapex have developed a strong working relationship with the client and their project team. new build student residential units in the centre of Durham. The scheme involves a We were engaged at an early design stage to ensure that the project achieved the clients complex substructure solution alongside significant logistical considerations. expectations on quality but still remained within their budget and expected timescales. Kapex have worked closely with the Design Team, the Local Authority and key The finishes were of a high standard but also stakeholders to develop a Construction Management Plan which considers all functional for easy maintenance as the of the above challenges and allows the scheme to expectation is that the apartments DURHAM progress in line with the client’s expectations. DURHAM will be let to students. We have proposed revised methods in terms of Kapex have received excellent client reference delivery and design to the sub and super structure for the quality of delivery, achieving handover ensuring savings are made and passed back to deadlines and working to their budget. CONTRACT VALUE PROGRAMME the client. CONTRACT VALUE PROGRAMME £750k 38WEEKS £3.7M 60WEEKS

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Former Klondyke Works Site Bradley Lowery House Ashford, Kent Scarborough

5 Bedroom Holiday Home

The Bradley Lowery Foundation was established in August 2017 after six year old Bradley Lowery lost his fight to Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer. The Foundation aims to support families who are fundraising for treatment or equipment, which is not readily available or covered by the NHS. Their latest project is to build and support a holiday home in Scarborough as a tranquil Kapex have been appointed as principle contractor on a new build apartment scheme in retreat for families with a child suffering from illness. Ashford, Kent. The development comprises 55,000 sq ft of residential space across 93 units as well as 20,000 sq ft of external landscaping and public realm improvements. Kapex are working closely with the Bradley Lowery Foundation and Building Design Northern to deliver this amazing building. The design includes many innovative build The structural solution involves helical piles, pre-cast concrete beam flooring and a light gauge techniques as well as solutions to ensure an optimum environment for those using the steel structure. house. The site has a great location next to Ashford The finished 5 bedroom home will be bright and International Train Station – just 38 minutes from KENT spacious with large communal areas, a central SCARBOROUGH Kings Cross St Pancras and 105 minutes from Paris sheltered courtyard and outdoor space to play in Gare du Nord. It is also located beside the brand new and spend time in the fresh air. Ashford McArthur Glen Designer Outlet. If you can help contribute to the project either On-site works will begin in January 2020, with the through donations to the Foundation or in a more CONTRACT VALUE PROGRAMME CONTRACT VALUE construction programme lasting 18 months. practical way, then please contact us. £9.7M 18MONTHS £750k

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FEASIBILITY STUDIES Our strategic vision and investment Our expertise has

GARY MORTON portfolio means we are actively been developed MANAGING DIRECTOR looking for business investments to through many years expand the foot print of the group in the construction DESIGN and development opportunities. industry and enables & BUILD Please don’t hesitate to contact us. us to offer a range of integrated services.

BRIAN MORTON DIRECTOR VALUE ENGINEERING

CHRIS NUNN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR

DESIGN & ENGINEERING

[email protected] themortongroup.co.uk 0191 259 4717 PARTNERING

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