City Point

Development Overview

City Point, developed by Caro Developments and marketed by award-winning property investment company RWinvest, is a completed, high-specification Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development in the heart of Liverpool’s City Centre North Regeneration Zone. RWinvest, established in 2004, holds a strong industry reputation, having been named Property Agency of the Year at the UK Property Awards and maintaining over 2,000 five-star Trustpilot reviews, specialising in high-yield buy-to-let properties.

The development comprises 159 residential units and was successfully completed in December 2018. Positioned on Great Homer Street in the L5 postcode, City Point is designed to serve Liverpool’s large and growing student population, reflecting the area's extensive capital investment and regeneration initiatives.

Property Details

The available properties are one-bedroom en-suite studio apartments, specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary students. Each unit is typically furnished with a three-quarter double bed, a fitted wardrobe, a desk and chair, and a private en-suite shower room.

City Point features a comprehensive suite of on-site communal facilities, adding significant value and appeal to the target rental market. These amenities include a fully equipped resident's gym, a communal kitchen and lounge area for socialising, dedicated laundry facilities, and secure cycle storage. The building also offers lift access and resident car parking (to be confirmed for current availability).

As an operational student residence, City Point boasts a reported occupancy rate of 99% in the Liverpool student accommodation sector, demonstrating strong and consistent rental demand.

Location Benefits

Located on a busy arterial route, the development is situated within the City Centre North Regeneration Zone, benefiting directly from major local projects. It sits adjacent to the £150 million Project Jennifer initiative, which is set to introduce 80,000 sq ft of new retail space, and is approximately 1.5km from the £5.5 billion Liverpool Waters Scheme, encompassing the city's northern docklands and the site of the new Everton F.C. stadium.

Transport links are highly accessible. The site is served by numerous local bus routes (including 20, 26, 27, 53, and 310), offering a short, typically 5-minute bus journey into the central city area. Key mainline and local train stations are within a mile, including Liverpool Lime Street (0.7 miles), Moorfields (0.8 miles), and Liverpool Central (0.9 miles), connecting residents across the city and the national rail network. The location is also well-placed for students, being in close proximity to the city's university campuses and the central business district.

Practical Information

City Point represents a resale investment opportunity within a completed, income-generating development. Individual one-bedroom en-suite studio units have been listed with prices ranging from a guide price of £15,000 (auction) up to Offers over £35,000 for individual units. Current rental returns for units are achieving approximately £5,000 per annum (£110 per week, including utilities bills). Given its status as a fully operational student block, viewings and detailed financial breakdowns, including leasehold information and service charges, should be arranged directly through the appointed selling agent or by contacting RWinvest for the latest available units and pricing. Further details on investment-specific metrics are available upon request.