Curo Construction has been appointed to complete the construction of the award-winning The Charter, the build-to-rent development of 242 apartments and a multi-storey car park in the centre of Gravesend, with work to start immediately.
The Charter is being developed by Rosherville Ltd, the wholly owned commercial trading company of Gravesham Borough Council.
Completion of The Charter, being developed in partnership with Reef Group and which was named the best build-to-rent development in the country in last year’s national Inside Housing Development Awards, is expected in early 2026.
Jamie Izzard, Chairman of Rosherville Ltd, said: “Curo has an impressive track record in commercial new builds, including Power Road Studios in Chiswick, Shinfield Studios in Reading, Spitalfields Works, and Bethnal Green Mission Church in London, and has been carrying out initial enabling works on The Charter in recent weeks.
“With our original main contractor having ceased trading and the challenges being faced across the construction industry in general, getting to this point has not been straightforward, but we are now in a position where we have the right people in place to proceed with the build at pace.”
Jamie added that on completion The Charter will be wholly owned by Rosherville Ltd, whose sole shareholder is Gravesham Borough Council.
He said: “There are no financial or other interests in The Charter from any other local authority, London-based or otherwise, or any other commercial entity.
“As we get closer to completion, apartments will be marketed locally, giving Gravesham residents every opportunity to secure a home in the heart of Gravesend.
“The Charter will be managed on our behalf by Touchstone, one of the country’s leading property management companies.
“We are all looking forward to welcoming the first families to their new homes at The Charter.”
A spokesman for Curo Construction added: “We are pleased to have been selected to complete the works at this key project.
“We appreciate what a completed development means to the residents and local community and are proud to be part of the scheme.”
Peter Langly-Smith, Development Director at Reef Group, said: “We are really pleased with the appointment of Curo Construction to complete the build works at The Charter, following a challenging period after Henry Construction’s demise.
“We remain committed to delivering this exciting project in partnership with Rosherville and look forward to seeing people move into these new homes and enjoying Gravesend town centre.”
More than 400 people have already registered their interest in finding their new home at The Charter. To register your own interest, visit www.roshervilleservices.co.uk/property-development.
