Apache Capital, with its operator partner Moda Living, has reached practical completion of their new rental neighbourhood in Brighton and Hove, opening the second and final phase of 564 new homes alongside extensive new public realm, retail units and flexible commercial spaces to a former brownfield site.
The completed Hove Central build-to-rent community, funded by a joint venture between Apache Capital and our investment partner KKR, has transformed the former Sackville Road Trading Estate into a thriving community spanning 8.8 acres across six buildings.
One of the most prominent build-to-rent projects on the South Coast, Hove Central contains 564 homes designed and built to best-in-class specifications. Featuring Samsung integrated appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows and smart building systems, the interior-designed apartments are available from studios to three-bedroom complexes.
Residents have access to 17,000 sq ft of amenities, including a 24/7 gym, fitness and yoga studios, co-working spaces, residents’ lounges, cinema, rooftop terraces and communal gardens. A suite of high-end services including 24-hour concierge, maintenance and security teams and a packed resident events programme, complete the offering, with high-speed Wi-Fi and pet-friendly apartments provided as standard.
More than 60% of the site is dedicated to landscaped gardens, public squares, pedestrian routes and green spaces. The project has also delivered more than 50,000 sq ft of commercial and retail space to complete a vibrant, mixed-use environment for residents and the wider community. Additionally, 10% of the homes are let at discounted market rent.
The neighbourhood holds a top-level three-star Fitwel certification, the world’s leading accreditation for wellness-centric projects in the built environment. Wellbeing has been embedded throughout the design and operation, supporting residents to live healthier, more connected lives.
Planning for Hove Central was granted in 2020, with work commencing on site in October 2021. The first three-building phase of the neighbourhood opened its doors to residents in mid-2024, with the newly completed remaining blocks now handed over.
Having agreed the city’s largest ever private Section 106 contribution, Apache Capital has invested in and runs a £500,000 bespoke, city-wide public art strategy. This has included the commissioning of a year-long Artist-in-Residence at Hove Central, a series of 52-metre murals by local artists, as well as bespoke public artworks developed with input from voices across the Brighton and Hove community.
Jamie Snary, Executive Director, Asset Management & Operations at Apache Capital, said: “Hove Central is a brilliant example of how many partners have come together to deliver a truly inspiring regeneration, offering a mix of rental living tenures alongside a positive social impact for the local community. As investor and asset manager, Apache Capital has been working hard to ensure both the original vision of the neighbourhood is delivered, alongside bringing in commercial and mixed use occupiers to place make for the future as part of our ongoing commitment to provide exemplary living experiences for a growing rental demographic.”
Peter Kyle, MP for Hove and Portslade, said: “It’s fantastic to see Hove Central completed and already bringing new life to this part of the city. From the very beginning, Moda promised to build a neighbourhood that would feel like part of Hove and that’s exactly what they’ve done.
“The new homes, public spaces and creative partnerships show what can be achieved when developers work hand in hand with local authorities and the community. Hove Central isn’t just new buildings; it’s a place where people, art and local life come together, and it’s a legacy the city can be proud of.”
The development was designed by Whittam Cox Architects and delivered by main contractor Midgard. Moda Living worked closely with Brighton & Hove City Council and local community stakeholders throughout the planning and delivery phases to ensure the neighbourhood integrates with, and benefits, the wider area.