Telford Living

Telford Living operates as the residential development arm of Trammell Crow Company (TCC) across the UK and Europe. TCC, in turn, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., positioning Telford Living within one of the world's largest real estate services firms. The company's primary expertise lies in developing best-in-class homes and sustainable communities situated on premier sites within major cities throughout the UK. Established in 2024, Telford Living was specifically created to concentrate solely on development, adapting to evolving market dynamics within the living sector. This strategic focus allows the firm to target a robust pipeline of consistently profitable deals across various product types.

The firm builds upon the extensive expertise and established legacy of Telford Homes, a brand that operated as a vertically integrated developer and contractor since its founding in 2000. Over its initial two decades, Telford Homes successfully completed projects valued at £3.25 billion, demonstrating a significant track record in site selection, sustainability, and the delivery of quality developments that provided homes for thousands of residents. This legacy includes the delivery of over 15,000 apartments across 170 regeneration projects. Telford Homes was acquired by TCC, a subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., in October 2019, which enabled the company to leverage the comprehensive resources of both TCC and CBRE while maintaining its reputation for exceptional project execution and delivery.

Telford Living benefits from its affiliation with CBRE, gaining access to top project execution teams, experienced transaction advisors, and a robust balance sheet. The firm also leverages an unparalleled technology platform and world-class proprietary research, which collectively facilitate best-in-class projects across multiple product types. The company adopts a flexible development approach, partnering with industry-leading general contractors to deliver its projects. This strategy is supported by an investment-led development model, focusing on securing real estate opportunities designed to yield strong risk-adjusted returns for its stakeholders. Telford Living creates customised, built-to-fit investment solutions, underpinned by thorough research and data analysis, and proactively identifies optimal markets, locations, and tenures.

Telford Living is committed to making a positive impact by embracing sustainability and placemaking within its developments. The firm actively supports the communities where it operates, striving to create much-needed green areas, public spaces, and amenities for local residents. This approach aims to foster vibrant and lively neighbourhoods that promote community and identity. Beyond community impact, the company is dedicated to delivering superior risk-adjusted financial returns to its capital partners and ensuring a high-quality lifestyle for its residents. The firm also prioritises aligning with landowners and local stakeholders to ensure its projects contribute positively to the broader community landscape.

Within the broader UK living sector, Telford Living maintains a targeted, data-driven approach to geographic markets and product types. The firm's portfolio explicitly includes a focus on build-to-rent (BTR), co-living, and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), alongside open market sales. The company's experience and expertise enable it to strategically assess the most appropriate living tenure for each of its development sites, ensuring that projects are tailored to specific market needs. Currently, Telford Living has over 1,500 units in process, reflecting its active engagement in delivering diverse living solutions across the UK. The firm's goal is to help transform the landscape of the living sector in the UK, consistently delivering exemplary projects.