Lighthaus Officially Opens: Liverpool Waters' New Waterfront Community

In a significant milestone for Liverpool’s urban development, Starlight Investments has officially launched Lighthaus, a newly constructed community comprising 278 homes along the picturesque waterfront of Liverpool Waters. The project's grand opening was attended by key figures including Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, as well as local leaders and project partners.

The inauguration marks a pivotal transition from the completion of construction to the operation of a fully livable community, situated within one of the UK's most ambitious regeneration projects valued at £5 billion. Located at Princes Dock, Lighthaus is part of a larger initiative that aims to transform over 60 acres of historic docks into a vibrant mixed-use waterfront neighborhood. The building's completion not only highlights the ongoing revitalization of Liverpool's waterfront but also solidifies the city's status as a growing urban hub in the North of England.

Lighthaus features a diverse array of residential options, including modern studios and one, two, or three-bedroom suites, all designed to provide a bright and comfortable urban living experience. The architectural vision reflects a contemporary aesthetic combined with warm, inviting interiors. This aligns with the project’s ethos of ‘illuminated living,' where thoughtfully designed spaces converge with serene waterfront tranquility.

Residents of Lighthaus benefit from a rich selection of amenities, such as a sky bar with sweeping views, private dining areas, a state-of-the-art fitness center, coworking spaces, a rooftop terrace, a resident lounge, and a coffee bar complemented by 24-hour concierge services. The building was completed in late 2025 and its official opening underscores a crucial approach towards addressing the pressing housing needs in the region. Liverpool aims to support the forecasted population growth by adding over 64,000 new homes to its housing stock, and Lighthaus plays a direct role in achieving this goal.

Despite ongoing challenges in delivering housing across the UK due to sustainability concerns, Lighthaus’s successful rollout exhibits the impact of well-capitalized, long-term investors in sustaining momentum in regeneration efforts and expediting housing deliveries in key regional markets. Developed in collaboration with X1 Developments and Vermont Construction, Lighthaus exemplifies the strength of partnerships among experienced developers and institutional capital.

Daniel Drimmer, founder and CEO of Starlight Investments, emphasized, “Lighthaus embodies the high-quality, professionally managed rental housing that we are committed to providing across the UK. This milestone is particularly significant as Lighthaus transitions from a completed development to a vibrant new home for our residents. We take pride in working alongside the municipal leaders in Liverpool and Peel Waters to support the ongoing transformation of the city’s iconic waterfront.”

Mayor Steve Rotheram remarked, “This is exactly the ambitious type of development we wish to see multiply across the Liverpool region. What was once an area in need of substantial investment is now on course to become one of the most exciting regeneration projects in the country, driven in part by the new Everton stadium development at Bramley Moore. Importantly, it is located in the new municipal development zone, where we leverage devolution powers to unlock sites, accelerate deliveries, and attract the type of investment that makes projects like this possible.”

James Whittaker, Managing Director of Peel Waters, added, “Lighthaus at Liverpool Waters represents much more than a new building on our waterfront; it is a testament to what can be achieved through strong and collaborative partnerships. Working with X1 Developments, Vermont Construction, and a prestigious investor like Starlight to bring our shared vision for Liverpool Waters to fruition is a remarkable achievement, and their long-term commitment to quality is evident throughout this development.”

He also highlighted the local impact of the project: “We are particularly proud that Starlight chose to partner with Vermont, a Liverpool-based contractor. Their involvement has not only facilitated the construction of a building of exceptional quality but has also created hundreds of local jobs and opened exciting opportunities for youth through apprenticeship programs in partnership with the City of Liverpool College.”

The grand opening of Lighthaus at Liverpool Waters is a critical step in the ongoing transformation of the city’s historic docks and a powerful demonstration of how long-term investment and shared ambition can benefit the region. As part of Starlight's expanding residential portfolio in the UK, Lighthaus reflects the company’s strategy to deliver leading BTR communities that contribute to urban regeneration and meet the growing demand for high-quality rental housing. With a UK portfolio comprising 4,000 rental homes and over £1.1 billion of assets under management, Starlight is set to expand further in key regional markets.

For more information on Lighthaus, visit Lighthaus Liverpool.

About Starlight Investments

Starlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializing in the ownership, development, and management of over 70,000 multi-residential apartments and more than 7 million square feet of commercial space, with CAD 30 billion in assets under management. Starlight offers a range of investment vehicles across various real estate strategies while focusing on balancing its mandate with a visionary approach to create positive impacts for investors and communities. At Starlight, we invest with impact.