LBB helps make pioneering redevelopment project in Torquay a reality
Protecting developments today. Powering the communities of tomorrow.

Project Overview
Developer: Bramcourt Limited
Location: Torquay, Devon
Development: 14 new homes
Build Cost: £1.1m
LBB Consultant: Oliver Smith

The Brampton Hotel redevelopment in Torquay transformed a long-neglected building into 14 much-needed homes for local working households at social rents.
The client needed a broker who could act fast, communicate clearly, and take full ownership of the process.
In January 2025, LBB Consultant Oliver Smith placed the structural warranty with Build-Zone, ensuring comprehensive cover aligned with the project’s scope and £1.1m build cost.
With the completion deadline looming, LBB Office Manager Jennifer Wilson worked closely with the client team to secure sign-off. She escalated the request directly with Build-Zone, asking for urgent prioritisation. Certificates were issued within just two working days, protecting the completion timeline and preventing any disruption to planned occupancy.
Following the successful placement, Oliver and Jennifer held a Teams call with the client to discuss broader warranty support across their development pipeline. As a repeat client, they valued LBB’s ability to act as a single point of contact for all warranty requirements and confirmed they have multiple large projects upcoming where this streamlined approach will be essential.
LBB’s swift and coordinated intervention allowed:
- On-time completion of a socially significant project.
- Delivery of 14 new homes for working households at social rent in one of the UK’s most supply-constrained regions.
- Successful collaboration between developer Bramcourt Limited, contractor Armada Property, and architect Co Creates.
- Seamless client experience despite intense external pressure.
- Strengthening of LBB’s long-term relationship with a valued repeat client.
This project stands as a clear example of how proactive communication, industry expertise, and fast decision-making can directly support community impact and development success.
Ben Coggins of Armada Property UK shared this message of thanks, highlighting the importance of LBB’s rapid support:
“Now that the Brampton project has officially reached completion, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to every company and individual who played a part in this incredible transformation.
Together, we turned a once dilapidated hotel into 14 much-needed social housing flats—homes that will soon provide security and comfort for local households who have been struggling to find a place to live. To put this into perspective, Torbay Council received over 750 applications for these 14 homes. This shows just how vital your work has been and the real difference it will make in people’s lives.
While these homes represent a small step toward meeting the growing demand for social housing in Torbay, they are a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we work together. We hope this success inspires us all to continue creating more homes and opportunities for those who need them most.
Thank you once again for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. This project is a testament to what collaboration and determination can accomplish—and we couldn’t have done it without you.”
Through fast-track warranty placement, mobilisation under extreme time pressure, and a high-touch service approach, LBB ensured the successful delivery of a £1.1m regeneration project that will meaningfully improve local housing provision for working households at social rents.
This case reinforces LBB’s role as a trusted, repeat partner capable of handling complex warranty requirements for developers, contractors, and architects with ambitious pipelines and critical deadlines.
This case study is intended for professional clients and does not constitute personal advice or a financial promotion to retail customers.
The London Belgravia Group Provides Risk and Insurance Advisory Solutions to Global Property Developers. London Belgravia Brokers Ltd, t/a LBB, is an appointed representative of Ten Insurance Services Ltd t/a Eleven Network, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
