Welcome to Portergate
Within their portfolio, they have two flagship locations – Riverside House in Salford, Manchester and Friargate Court in Preston – as well as other developments in the pipeline. Both of their current sites are close to a university campus and the city centre and has been carefully designed in its decor and specification. The atmosphere of each is one of a boutique hotel and a resident can be reassured of the best possible environment when living away from home. The rent is inclusive of all bills as well as 24 hour security, a staffed reception, high-speed Wi-Fi, CCTV and onsite management team. Browse the websites of our accommodations for all prices and to see what each has to offer.
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Portergate additionally provide an investment opportunity at our Salford-based site Riverside House, should you wish to purchase a number of en-suite units. Visit our investment page for more information or get in touch with us to discuss in more depth.
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Management Team
Anthony Jackson
Chairman
Anthony has been involved in property for over 35 years and been at the helm of Portergate for over 25 of those. During his career, Anthony has successfully developed retail, industrial, commercial, residential and student accommodation with extensive plans for future projects currently in the pipeline.
Karen Preece
Managing Director
Karen has years of hands-on experience managing several student accommodation apartments both in Preston and Salford, Manchester. At Portergate Property Management, Karen is responsible for managing all aspects of the business whilst co-ordinating a team of professional and dedicated employees who cater for the needs of the modern day student or keyworker.
Riverside News
Transformation of the Crescent in Salford
A masterplan to create a new ‘city’ district on 244 acres in Salford has been unveiled. Billed as an ‘£800m investment opportunity’ it will transform the historic area, The Crescent. The vision, based in and around the University of Salford campus, includes:
*2,500 new apartments and houses.
*A new school.
*2,000 space multi-storey car parks.
*A new hotel and conferencing suite.
*Hundreds of new student accommodation flats on campus increasing total to 2,000.
*New shops and health services.
*New parks and public spaces.
The plan is for the next two decades and the aim is to turn the location into ‘a key cultural destination through a more diverse offering, which could incorporate cafes, restaurants, galleries, events…and a hotel.‘ It is not yet clear how many of the new homes will be affordable or private but it is understood the council’s intention is to make sure a sizeable percentage are ‘affordable’.
The A6 corridor, along The Crescent and Chapel Street, has already seen a revival with new apartments and independent businesses giving it a ‘Northern Quarter’ feel. Land involved in the development is currently owned by both the University and the council. The University’s Maxwell building will be retained as an events venue but made available for more public use. The planting of 1,000 additional trees around Peel Park, which is within the University campus, and along the A6 is also proposed.
Designed by 5plus Architects it identifies three ‘zones’ of investment: the Adelphi and Crescent neighbourhood; Peel Park and Frederick Road (Main University Campus); and the Frederick Road North Industrial area. An estimated 1.6 million sq ft of new commercial space for industrial growth sectors including digital and creative, sport and health – plus 1.1 million sq ft of new educational floorspace for the University are planned. New commercial arts workspaces, five miles of running tracks, and 1.5miles of new cycleways would also be provided.
Six heritage buildings, including the magnificent Peel Building on the campus, would be preserved but possibly used in other ways, but some, including the Newton Building in the campus, would be demolished.
Helen Marshall, Vice Chancellor of the University of Salford, said: “These exciting plans for The Crescent represent the next step of a journey that started with the construction of the first of our university buildings – the Peel Building – in 1896. Working in partnership with the council and 5plus Architects, we have developed this masterplan to ensure that our campus is fit for purpose for the next 20 years, providing a great experience for our students and investing heavily in the future of the City of Salford. The new facilities that are part of the package of redevelopment will enable us to carry out the industry-led teaching and research that is key to our strategic aims of preparing our graduates for the modern world of work and delivering economic growth for Salford, Greater Manchester and beyond.”
Friargate News
Adelphi Square and Friargate embrace the future
The £60 million Adelphi Square regeneration plan has just been given the green light by Preston City Council. Friargate Court, Preston’s luxury city accommodation, now fronts this most strategic location. Portergate Property Management, who built and manage Friargate Court, the new 244-room purpose built residence, has purchased and is in the process of demolishing a row of derelict, dilapidated shops. The redevelopment will make way for a smart new accommodation building, which will significantly improve the current landscape and complement the Adelphi scheme.
The Adelphi roundabout scheme and flagship new student centre will provide a shared space of large open pedestrian spaces and tree-lined avenues. Adelphi Square is part of the £200 million UCLan Preston campus.
Michael Ahern, Chief operating officer at the University of Central Lancashire comments: ““This Adelphi Square project is of significant importance. Not only will it transform our campus but will positively contribute to the on-going regeneration of Preston.”
Anthony Jackson, Chairman of Portergate has long believed in the significance and elevation of Preston and has long been a champion of regenerating run down areas.
The area below Friargate Court, which will look directly onto the new highly glazed student centre, forms an important gateway between the campus and the city centre. Hence the new Portergate scheme will reflect the area by providing aesthetically pleasing, modern city accommodation in the form of apartments to purchase.
Anthony comments: “Preston is gathering momentum. I am delighted to see public and private sectors embracing and revitalising this great city, looking forward in the way Manchester has.”
