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X1 Trafford Waters: reviews and facts
What is published about X1 Trafford Waters in Trafford Waters, TraffordCity, Manchester, United Kingdom, what official registers and other sources say, and what changed over time. Facts only, each with its source.
- Developer
- X1 Developments x1developments.com
- Location
- Trafford Waters, TraffordCity, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Stage
- under construction x1developments.com
- Handover on record
- Q4 2027 x1developments.com
- Permit or licence number
- Trafford Council 111364/RES/23 x1developments.com
- Deposit protection
- not researched yet
- Page we read
- x1developments.com x1developments.com
- Last checked
- 4 Nov 2026
- Open data record
- MAN-003
In short
- X1 Trafford Waters is listed as under construction in Trafford Waters, TraffordCity, Manchester, United Kingdom, by X1 Developments. x1developments.com
- The handover date on record is Q4 2027. x1developments.com
- A permit or licence number is published. x1developments.com
- Of 12 developer claims we checked, 4 are confirmed by a register or an independent source, 4 are not yet verified and 4 are contradicted by another source. Open data record
What is promised
As published by the developer or on listing pages, in the wording of the source.
- Price from: GBP 198,826 x1developments.com
- Units: 113 x1developments.com
- Unit types: studio, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR x1developments.com
- Payment plan: GBP 5,000 reservation, 25% on exchange, 75% on completion x1developments.com
- Ownership: 250-year leasehold, same terms for overseas buyers x1developments.com
- Permit authority: Trafford Council (local planning authority) x1developments.com
- Deposit: 25% x1developments.com
- Construction start: September 2025 x1developments.com
- Handover promised: Q2 2027 x1developments.com
- planning reference 111364/RES/23 quoted in developer news post (June 2024) x1developments.com
- price from GBP 198,826 x1developments.com
- payment plan GBP 5,000 reservation, 25% on exchange, 75% on completion x1developments.com
- 6% guaranteed net returns for 5 years x1developments.com
- 250-year lease, peppercorn ground rent x1developments.com
- completion Q2 2027 with long stop Q4 2028 (FAQ) but Q4 2027 elsewhere on the same page x1developments.com
- floor plans only inside a gated brochure x1developments.com
Delivery and delay record
Every dated promise we found, how it changed and whether the date has passed. Status rules: promise tracker.
- Handover or completion: Q4 2027 date still ahead
our research record of 31 Oct 2026 x1developments.com - Construction start: Q2 2026 date passed, no evidence either way
our research record of 31 Oct 2026 x1developments.com
Permits and licences
- Number published: Trafford Council 111364/RES/23. x1developments.com
- X1 news post (24 Jun 2024) tells buyers to search 111364/RES/23 on Trafford Council's portal; a Dec 2025 non-material amendment form filed by X1 Developments Limited and Peel L&P states the reserved matters approval 111364/RES/23 (pursuant to outline 85282/OUT/15) was decided 14/06/2024 for 208 dwellings. The council portal itself could not be opened from our session x1developments.com
Live check in the official registers
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The six buyer checks
Public means the information is published. The level says who confirms it. Method: how we score.
| Check | Public | Who confirms it | What we found |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit or licence number | yes | confirmed by an independent source | X1 news post (24 Jun 2024) tells buyers to search 111364/RES/23 on Trafford Council's portal; a Dec 2025 non-material amendment form filed by X1 Developments Limited and Peel L&P states the reserved matters approval 111364/RES/23 (pursuant to outline 85282/OUT/15) was decided 14/06/2024 for 208 dwellings. The council portal itself could not be opened from our session x1developments.com |
| Deposit protection | no | not published | |
| Construction progress | no | confirmed by an independent source | Project page gives only planned dates and contradicts itself (construction start Q4 2025 and Q2 2026). Place North West reported Bridgestone broke ground on the 113-flat first phase on 1 Sep 2025 x1developments.com |
| Floor or site plans | no | not published | Floor plans are only offered inside a brochure behind an enquiry form x1developments.com |
| Developer track record | yes | contradicted by another source | Developer cites X1 Media City and Cheltenham Place. Companies House shows X1 Manchester Waters Limited (10423395) in administration since 4 Jun 2026; Place North West reports 336 buyers' deposits (about GBP 24m) on two unbuilt towers x1developments.com |
| No guaranteed returns | yes | stated only by the developer | Project page headline: '6% Guaranteed NET Returns for 5 years' and 'GUARANTEED YIELD 6% Net' x1developments.com |
Developer claims we tested
| Claim (source wording) | Result | Checked against | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserved matters permission 111364/RES/23 granted for 208 homes | verified | independent | placenorthwest.co.uk |
| Decision date on 111364/RES/23 was 14 Jun 2024 (stated in Dec 2025 amendment application) | verified | independent | docs.planning.org.uk |
| Sales page (Feb 2026) says off-plan sales opened 'following planning approval in summer 2025' | contradicted | independent | placenorthwest.co.uk |
| Construction start Q2 2026 (project page specification box) | contradicted | independent | placenorthwest.co.uk |
| Construction under way with Bridgestone as contractor since Sep 2025 | verified | independent | placenorthwest.co.uk |
| 70% of the 113-flat first phase sold off-plan by Sep 2025 | not verified yet | placenorthwest.co.uk | |
| Completion Q2 2027 (long stop Q4 2028) | not verified yet | x1developments.com | |
| Developer company X1 Developments Ltd is in good standing | contradicted | registry | find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk |
| Proven delivery record with Peel Waters at Manchester Waters | contradicted | registry | find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk |
| Three Manchester Waters towers (406 homes) delivered | verified | independent | placenorthwest.co.uk |
| 6% guaranteed net return for 5 years | not verified yet | x1developments.com | |
| Buyer deposits are protected | not verified yet | x1developments.com |
What changed, with dates
- No dated change recorded yet.
- Fingerprint of the developer page text on 4 Nov 2026: SHA-256
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Public reports
What public sources report, with the link. We list reports; we do not judge the developer.
- A public source reports a delay find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
About the developer
- Head office: Salford Quays / Liverpool, UK x1developments.com
- Legal entity: Planning applicant 'X1 Developments Limited'; Companies House lists X1 DEVELOPMENTS LTD 07065987 (accounts overdue, active proposal to strike off) and holding company X1 DEVELOPMENTS GROUP LIMITED 12505207. No selling entity named on the sales page x1developments.com
- Developer cites X1 Media City and Cheltenham Place. Companies House shows X1 Manchester Waters Limited (10423395) in administration since 4 Jun 2026; Place North West reports 336 buyers' deposits (about GBP 24m) on two unbuilt towers x1developments.com
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Buyer reviews
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Questions buyers ask
Is X1 Trafford Waters legit?
Kolaboro does not label projects or developers. What the public record shows: A permit or licence number is published. Of 12 developer claims we checked, 4 are confirmed by a register or an independent source, 4 are not yet verified and 4 are contradicted by another source. The handover date on record is Q4 2027. A public source reports a delay. Check the sources on this page and ask the developer for documents before paying.
When will X1 Trafford Waters be delivered?
The handover date on record is Q4 2027.
Who is the developer of X1 Trafford Waters?
X1 Developments, according to the sources listed on this page.
Does X1 Trafford Waters have a permit or licence?
A permit or licence number is published: Trafford Council 111364/RES/23.
Are there reviews of X1 Trafford Waters?
There are no verified buyer reviews yet. Buyers who prove their purchase can submit one; it is published after moderation.
Sources
Every fact on this page links to its source. Pages we read are fingerprinted and kept by date.
- x1developments.com https://x1developments.com/developments/x1-trafford-waters-off-plan-investment/
- docs.planning.org.uk https://docs.planning.org.uk/20251223/100/T7OE2JQLH0Q00/26mhyfjhqqteov4l.pdf
- find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07065987
- find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10423395
- find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/12505207
- insidermedia.com https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/administrators-appointed-to-x1-manchester-wat...
- peelwaters.co.uk https://www.peelwaters.co.uk/news/third-residential-development-gets-green-light-at-traffo...
- placenorthwest.co.uk https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/bridgestone-breaks-ground-on-113-trafford-waters-apartmen...
- placenorthwest.co.uk https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/peel-x1-get-go-ahead-for-next-phase-of-1bn-masterplan/
- placenorthwest.co.uk https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/x1-manchester-waters-owes-25-7m-to-creditors/
- placenorthwest.co.uk https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/x1-vehicle-collapses-leaving-apartment-investors-in-the-m...
- propertyinvestortoday.co.uk https://www.propertyinvestortoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2025/09/first-company-breaks-ground-...
- thegazette.co.uk https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/65088/page/11514/data.pdf
- x1developments.com https://x1developments.com/planning-permission-granted-for-208-new-apartments-at-trafford-...
- x1developments.com https://x1developments.com/x1-trafford-waters-now-open-for-off-plan-sales/
Last checked 4 Nov 2026. How we collect data: data policy. Facts quoted from sources are shown in the language of the source.