Berkeley Group

The Berkeley Group, a British property developer and house-builder, was established in 1976 by Tony Pidgley CBE and Jim Farrer in Weybridge, Surrey. The company initially concentrated on the construction of high-quality executive homes. Over less than a decade, the business experienced rapid growth, leading to its full listing on the London Stock Exchange in 1985. During the 1990s, the firm underwent a strategic shift, moving from traditional homebuilding to focus on urban regeneration, particularly transforming disused brownfield sites. Today, the Berkeley Group is a FTSE 100 company, known for its long-term operating model and its commitment to creating enduring places.

The company specialises in building homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham, and the South of England. Its core business involves brownfield regeneration, reviving underused land to create sustainable, nature-rich places where communities can thrive. The Berkeley Group is recognised for developing unique, high-quality homes, ranging from traditional family residences to city apartments and vibrant mixed-use schemes. The firm operates through six autonomous companies: St George, St James, Berkeley Homes, St Edward, St William, and St Joseph. Annually, the Berkeley Group delivers approximately 4,000 homes and contributes to around 10% of all new private and affordable homes in London.

Berkeley Living represents the company's expansion into professionally managed and designed rental communities. This initiative extends the Berkeley Group's established focus on thoughtful design, exceptional quality, and customer service into the renting experience. These rental communities are integrated within vibrant, well-established Berkeley developments, providing modern homes, considered amenities, and a people-first approach to service. Foundry Yard at Alexandra Gate is one of the initial Berkeley Living developments, offering studios to three-bedroom homes for rent from early 2026. The mission of Berkeley Living is to serve as a trusted landlord of exceptional homes within vibrant communities.

The Berkeley Group is driven by a clear purpose: to build quality homes, strengthen communities, and make a positive difference in people's lives. The firm adopts a long-term perspective, considering the impact of its actions on future generations and striving to create homes and places that will stand the test of time. Collaborative placemaking is central to its approach, involving partnerships with local people and councils to design unique places with distinct local character. The company emphasises creating well-connected, welcoming neighbourhoods that include essential amenities and public spaces to foster community life. The Berkeley Foundation, established in 2011, further exemplifies this commitment by supporting young people and communities in the areas where the Berkeley Group operates. The Foundation has committed over £23 million to more than 100 charities and causes, supporting over 33,000 individuals across London, Birmingham, and the South of England.

The company is renowned for its award-winning homes and maintains a commitment to quality, evidenced by exacting standards and a rigorous quality assurance process. Sustainability is a fundamental aspect of the Berkeley Group's ethos, with a focus on creating low-carbon, resilient homes and achieving a biodiversity net gain on every development. The firm was the first UK homebuilder to publish a Climate Change Policy in 2007 and achieved carbon neutrality in its operations in 2017/2018. The Berkeley Group has been recognised for its leadership in sustainability, earning a place on CDP's prestigious Climate Change "A List" and receiving the Queen's Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.