Saplings

Business Partnering

QWest Homes are a strategic partnership between Cheshire West and Chester Council and EQUANS. They are fully committed to a kinder and fairer approach to delivering housing for the Community. Delivering outputs and outcomes as a traditional private sector developer, but on a more efficient financial basis, with profit share that returns profit back to the public purse for the advantage of the whole community.

QWest are committed to improving quality and choice within the local housing market by providing a range of new family homes across a range of values and tenures. A kinder approach that is targeted primarily at local residents and priced competitively compared to local private developers.

Adding benefit to Cheshire West and Chester Communities

A key objective is to provide tenure blind communities, that will not only tackle some of inequalities in society but will also support the UKs journey towards a net carbon zero future. Our house types are developed using energy efficient methods and fully costed. We have a skilled sales team to support people across all tenure groups with the decision-making process. Our aim is to provide people with the information that they need to make an informed decision.

We aim to create safe, sustainable, and well managed local communities, enabled to maximise their contribution to the wider local and regional economy.

People are the heart of all we do

QWest Homes are committed to retain expenditure locally, using local supply chains, trades & sub-contractors wherever possible, including the creation of apprenticeship opportunities

The design of developments incorporates attractive aspirational street scenes, set around a functional and safe public open space. Providing a quality Cheshire based housing offer for aspirational families who are unable to afford the size of home they need in other Cheshire markets and the South Manchester market

A specialist approach

QWest are focused on delivering sustainable communities, ensuring that new developments are not simply seen in isolation, but will deliver the optimum benefit for the wider community. With a specialist marketing team, they are able to deliver mixed tenure developments. Our CRM systems are fully GDPR compliant and work in conjunction with construction methodology, enabling the end users of our homes to have as many choices as possible – which is key to ensuring a new house will become a home.

 

At ForLiving we offer high-quality homes for sale, shared ownership and private rent. Established in 2015, we manage a range of homes across the North West, stretching from the Fylde Coast in Lancashire to Knowsley in Merseyside and Salford – and we intend to grow further.

Here at ForLiving we offer high-quality homes and efficient services for tenants and prospective tenants. We aim to be a trusted brand, a landlord people want to choose, with our diverse portfolio of homes and services. We’re the commercial arm of the ForViva Group, we strive to be a force for good and change, we invest profits are back into the social sector, where we aim to make a real difference.

ForLiving offers modern, quality apartments and houses for sale, rent and Shared Ownership across the North West. We create communities people want to live in by providing homes of the highest standards, whether you’re looking for a modern, quality apartment or the perfect family house. Our properties are available to everyone, subject to a credit check and references.

Shared ownership

We offer a variety of new-build apartments and family homes to enable you to get on the property ladder at a price you can afford. Shared ownership allows you to buy a share in a property — usually between 25% and 75%, at an affordable price, with shares typically purchased using a mortgage. Rent is then paid on the outstanding share as well as any service charges or ground rents.

Meet the team

QWest

Lydia Fitzgerald
Lydia Fitzgerald
Sales Co-ordinator:

Hello, I’m Lydia, Sales Co-ordinator for the Saplings development. I have over 5 years’ experience working in all areas of the property industry. I work as part of the sales team, assisting the Sales and Marketing Manager with the customer journey, as well as working closely with the site team throughout key stages of the build. I’m passionate about quality assurance within our new homes and work closely with the site team to ensure they are ready for handover.

Jay Culbert
Jay Culbert
Contracts Manager:

Hello, I’m Jay, Contracts manager for Saplings. I specialise in delivering speculative & contract housing. I’m responsible for managing the Saplings team ensuring that the day-to-day operations run as smoothly as possible. My main goal is to ensure that all internal and subcontract stakeholders maintain focus on meeting expectations.

Ian Bedford
Ian Bedford
Senior Site Manager:

Hello, I’m Ian. I have managed multiple high-quality housing projects over my years of experience. Since joining in 2020 I’ve been responsible for the effective and efficient management of the day-to-day activities on the Saplings site.

Meet the team

For Living

Nicki Donoghue
Nicki Donoghue
Sales Advisor:

Hello, I’m Nicki, I joined the ForLiving Sales team in September 2018 and prior to this I worked for the ForHousing Development team since September 2015. I’m passionate about all things Shared Ownership and helping first time buyers get on the property ladder. I’ve worked on over 60 Shared Ownership sales since joining the business and love assisting people to Staircase to 100% ownership. Outside of work I love spending time with my fiancé and handsome springer, Tucker! Going to the gym and socialising with friends and family.