UK Residential
Liverpool – January 30, 2025 – Starlight Investments has announced the achievement of a major development milestone with the topping out ceremony of Lighthaus, its flagship build-to-rent (BTR) development in Liverpool, UK. The celebration took place alongside team members and partners on January 29, 2025.
Lighthaus is a 31-storey residential tower currently under construction within the Princes Dock neighbourhood of Liverpool Waters, a large-scale development by Peel Waters. Featuring state-of-the-art facilities, the community’s design intends to establish a new standard for modern city living.
Located in one of Liverpool’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, upon completion Lighthaus will feature 278 thoughtfully laid-out studio, one‑, two- and three-bedroom apartments appealing to a variety of residential needs. Future residents will have access to a range of premium experiences, such as a breathtaking sky lounge with panoramic views; a state-of-the-art gym; co-working spaces; a residents’ lounge; and a concierge service.
Lighthaus is one of nine BTR projects Starlight has under development across the UK. In 2024, the company announced several major acquisitions in Manchester, Leeds, Dartford and Basildon bringing its UK portfolio to over 3,600 suites under management.
The Lighthaus project reflects Starlight’s commitment to delivering best-in-class developments that enhance residents’ lives and contribute to Liverpool’s transformation into a world-class city. Developed in partnership with X1 and main contractors Vermont, Lighthaus will add an important new landmark to the ambitious Liverpool Waters regeneration programme.
“We are excited to celebrate this major construction milestone for our Lighthaus project. This development is deeply aligned with our broader vision to make a positive impact in the city of Liverpool by creating an exceptional residential community that will appeal to a wide group of residents. We would like to thank our entire team and our partners for their unwavering commitment to the continued successful progress of this prestigious development,” said Jonnie Milich, Head of UK Residential, Starlight Investments.
“We are thrilled to celebrate this significant milestone in the Lighthaus residential tower’s construction. This topping out ceremony marks not only the progress of this project, but also X1’s continued commitment to playing a key role in the regeneration of Liverpool’s iconic waterfront within Peel’s strategic Liverpool Waters development. Working alongside Starlight has been integral to this success, and we are immensely proud of delivering a scheme that enhances both the vibrancy and aesthetic quality of the waterfront of our great city,” said Nick Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer, X1.
“Creating a thriving and inclusive community on the waterfront is integral to our plans for Liverpool Waters and the topping out of this development marks another significant milestone in the regeneration of our emerging waterside district. X1 and Starlight’s commitment to quality and design will complement the other successful developments within our vibrant Princes Dock neighbourhood at Liverpool Waters, providing even more high-quality homes in this highly sought-after location.” said Chris Capes, Liverpool Waters Development Director at Peel Waters.
About Starlight Investments
Starlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A privately held owner, developer and asset manager of over 70,000 multi-residential suites and over 7 million square feet of commercial property space with CAD $30B AUM, we offer a range of investment vehicles across various real estate strategies. Starlight’s guiding mission is to balance our tenure with visionary curiosity to create positive impact for investors and communities alike. At Starlight, we invest with impact.
Learn more at www.starlightinvest.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
About X1
X1 attracts extensive investment in the UK and worldwide, establishing a large and exciting portfolio and an outstanding track record for high-end buy-to-let properties. To date, the company has more than £1.2 billion in construction projects underway or already completed. With a host of new developments in the pipeline, X1 is transforming its clients’ expectations and city skylines worldwide.
Learn more: https://x1developments.com/.
About Peel Waters
Peel Waters is a UK wide portfolio of vibrant and innovative, waterfront developments. Each site is developed to regenerate its unique waterside setting, ensuring that the area is once again a thriving, community-led, world-class destination. The Peel Waters portfolio started with the design, creation, and delivery of MediaCity at Salford Quays. The portfolio now spans over 900 acres, across six UK-wide sites, delivering large-scale regeneration projects, creating new jobs, economic growth, new homes and new public realm across the country. As an established, trusted, partner of choice; each Peel Waters development is delivered in partnership with leading developers, designers, construction firms and investors to create new-style neighbourhoods which offer a wide variety of high-quality, sustainable homes and well-connected communities. Peel Waters is part of the family run, Peel Group which has been operating across the UK for over 50 years. The Peel Waters Portfolio includes Chatham Waters, Glasgow Waters, Liverpool Waters, Manchester Waters, Trafford Waters, and Wirral Waters.
More information can be found at Peel Waters or follow Peel Waters on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.