Adel Square is a distinctive residential development in the north Leeds suburb of Adel, where historic buildings are being regenerated and combined with contemporary new construction to create a unique village-style environment. The scheme comprises 72 family homes, including a sensitive restoration of Grade II listed structures alongside modern new-build units, and is designed to offer high-quality, sustainable living in an attractive landscaped setting.
Residential developments that combine heritage conversion with new construction naturally involve a mix of construction risks and technical complexity, particularly when warranty requirements, long-term durability and lender expectations are considered together.
A structural warranty provides reassurance against construction and latent defects, offering protection to funders, homeowners and developers by helping to manage and mitigate unforeseen issues that may arise after completion.
J3 Advisory was appointed to advise on and arrange the structural warranty for Adel Square, working alongside the developer’s team to ensure the coverage reflected both the historic elements of the project and the scope of the new build works. By engaging at an early stage, J3 Advisory was able to review the project’s risk profile, advise on appropriate warranty solutions and provide continuity through critical stages of construction, before any issues could impact insurability or funding confidence.
As Tim Reeve of Advent Developments reflects:
“We found the whole experience of working alongside the J3 team very good and would certainly recommend J3 to my associates in the trade.”
The warranty arrangement for Adel Square supports the delivery of high-quality residential homes while giving reassurance to both the developer and prospective homeowners about the long-term performance of the construction. This project highlights the value of early, specialist input when navigating the warranty process for schemes that blend conversion and new-build elements.