Neil Edginton
Olympic best at The Cube
Birmingham’s The Cube was honoured to welcome a host of world class athletes and journalists through its doors for the Samsung Diamond League’s Press Conference on Saturday. The Cube was swamped with press as super star Mo Farah accompanied Jamaican sprint sensation Shelly Ann Fraser, Men’s Hurdle Champion Aries Merritt and Long Jump Greg Rutherford to the world class building. The gold medallists from the London 2012 Olympic Games accommodated photographs and signed autographs for eagerly awaiting fans before commencing interviews in The Cube’s exclusive clubandspa Lounge. The Cube’s Director, Neil Edginton, who attended the event said, “It’s a privilege …read more
Property Quiz takes on Monte Carlo
EDG Property’s Neil Edginton is delighted to have been appointed Chair of next year’s Midlands Property Quiz, which at its peak has raised in excess of £50,000 a year for charities Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Lionheart. In the diary for 7th February, the popular black tie event will adopt a Monte Carlo theme, with luxury brands Ferrari and Maserati setting the scene for the glamorous evening at Aston Villa Football Club. Having been involved with the Property Quiz for many years, Neil is a big supporter of the charities involved. Birmingham Children’s Hospital has played an integral part at events …read more
From field to roof
Topping out has been taken to an entirely new level at EDG Property’s Sandfields Barn, Luddington, with the installation of a green roof to the contemporary glazed link. From field to roof in the same weekend, the lush pre-grown vegetation mat utilises a mix of sixteen varieties of sedum plants. All responsibly sourced and sustainably grown in the UK, the sedum is drought resistant and low maintenance. Sustainability conscious, EDG Property’s Neil Edginton commented, “To stay true to the picturesque rural location, we felt the investment in the roof was essential. From afar the contemporary link will simply merge in …read more
Prime position at The School Yard To LET!
With almost all commercial space already Let at The School Yard, Harborne, EDG Property now complete the mix with release details of an amazing 5,000sq ft. restaurant/retail unit with mezzanine, fronting the new public square. An eclectic mix of eateries, including Metro Continental and Prezzo, plus the delights of Food School Kitchen are already promised at EDG Property’s new development. And now, interest is expected to be high for Unit 4, which comes complete with a demised outdoor seating area. Unit 4 has been granted planning consent for A1/A3 use and is situated in the architecturally stunning, new build part …read more
Birmingham’s The Cube goes on the market
One of the city’s highest profile pieces of real estate could soon be in new hands after the current owners decided to put it on the market. The Cube has gone from the lows of administration to becoming one of the property success stories of recent years and offers are now being sought by Savills that will bring to a close a remarkable jouney for the Ken Shuttleworth-designed landmark. The building was originally the brainchild of Alan Chatham’s Birmingham Development Company which was planned to complement the successful mixed-use Mailbox scheme that is currently the home of the BBC and …read more