Creating places where communities flourish – today and for generations to come.
Founded in 1996, Iliad is an award-winning property development and investment company shaped by one simple belief: places thrive when people and culture sit at their heart. For almost three decades, we have delivered regeneration projects that bring new life to towns and cities, creating neighbourhoods that remain relevant, resilient, and well loved.
Our ethos has remained constant: great neighbourhoods are shaped not only by buildings, but by the people, culture, and daily life that animate them. We believe successful places grow from an understanding of how communities live, work, and connect, which is why our developments focus as much on character and identity as they do on design and construction. From sensitive heritage conversions and complex listed restorations to large-scale residential districts and mixed-use neighbourhoods, every project is guided by a long-term view of how it will evolve and serve future generations.
We work closely with local partners, councils, and community stakeholders to deliver thoughtful, enduring regeneration that strengthens the urban fabric rather than simply adding to it. Our involvement does not end at conception or completion. In many cases, we retain ownership and active management of the majority of our projects, alongside continued investment over time. This long-term stewardship ensures that quality is maintained, value is protected, and the places we create continue to thrive well beyond delivery.
A Property Company with Purpose.
1996
Iliad Group founded.
1996
Delivery of the Former Oxford Maternity Hospital – converted into student accommodation, marking Iliad’s first major regeneration project.
1997
Iliad becomes an early investor in the Ropewalks, acquiring derelict properties and underutilised land for future regeneration.
2002
Manolis Yard completed – the first privately funded residential scheme in Ropewalks, paving the way for urban living in the area.
2003
Mathew Street Development completed – 11,000 sq ft of commercial space delivered on the site of the original Cavern Club.
2004
East Village completed – £20m “urban village” with 250 apartments, retail, and new wing for Liverpool Community College.
2004
Iliad opens and operates Sapporo Teppanyaki restaurant in Liverpool the East Village
2004
Marybone Student Village completed – first of three phases, establishing a major student housing presence in the city centre.
2006-07
Lever Court completed – 61 apartments with private courtyard above retail in Ropewalks.
2007
Scholes Hall completed – family homes and bungalows on the historic estate site in St Helens.
2008
Juggler’s Yard completed – 57 apartments, live/work units, and commercial space on Vauxhall Road, inspired by historic Juggler Street.
2009
Elysian Fields completed – 107 premium apartments with concierge, secure parking, and a landscaped courtyard.
2009
All Saints’ Quarter (Keppel Wharf, Imperial building Old Market). A major residential regeneration in partnership with Rotherham Council.
2011
Bagot Street, Birmingham completed – 656-bed student accommodation in the Gun Quarter.
2013
St Michael’s Student Scheme completed – 261-bed PBSA in the Ropewalks.
2015
DoubleTree by Hilton opens under new operator – luxury 87-room hotel within the restored Grade II-listed Municipal Annexe.
2018
1 Truman Street completed in 2018 – Full heritage-led conversion of a listed building into 12 high-quality residential apartments.
2019
Prescot Watch Factory completed – 54 extra-care apartments and 16 bungalows delivered with Knowsley Housing Trust
2020
Woolton Village Residences & Crust Restaurant – Delivering two luxury rental homes alongside Crust restaurant in the heart of Woolton Village.
2021
151–155 Duke Street completed – Conservation-led redevelopment of a derelict Victorian building, delivering 21 hotel apartments.
2021
The Eight completed – 120 build-to-rent apartments with concierge, communal courtyard, and city views.
2022
Planning granted for Hotel, a 189-unit flexible living hotel on Duke Street.
2023
An 8-apartment scheme on Bold Street. Iliad were early pioneers in bringing the upper floors of Bold Street buildings back into residential use, something we’ve been consistently delivering since the late 1990s.
2024-25
Ongoing heritage-led redevelopment across Bold Street and Liverpool City Centre, unlocking space for new commercial and residential uses.
2026
Planning secured for the major mixed-use regeneration scheme at Wireworks, delivering 550 homes, a 160-bedroom hotel and 32,000 sq ft of office and commercial space across four blocks in Warrington town centre.
We build with purpose, guided by a “more-than-bricks” mindset that places culture, liveability, and experience at the centre of every scheme. Our developments balance strong architecture with the elements that give a neighbourhood its character – from public realm and local identity to how people interact with the space day to day.
Working closely with residents, businesses, and local organisations, we ensure each project feels rooted in its surroundings and genuinely supports the communities it serves. This collaborative approach helps us deliver places that are authentic, inclusive, and built for modern city life.
Our work is shaped by a long-term commitment to sustainable regeneration. We focus on unlocking forgotten spaces, reviving high streets, and restoring heritage buildings so they remain relevant for decades to come.
By investing in the fabric of towns and cities, we help shape districts that thrive economically and socially, creating lasting value for residents, partners, and the wider region.