Opus Bankside Yards: South Bank Apartments and Buying Costs

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Opus is a 50-storey, 249-home development by Native Land and partners at Bankside Yards. Designed by PLP Architecture, the tower stands on the south side of the Thames near Tate Modern. The October 2026 list starts at £775,000 for a Signature Suite, with completion planned for the first quarter of 2027.

Apartment types and floor plans: Opus Bankside Yards

Buying process and costs: UK Property Guide · Purchase Cost Calculator · Rental Income Tax

Which apartments are available at Opus?

ApartmentTypeAreaExample apartment price
304Signature Suite44 m²£775,000
5041 bedroom60 m²£1,150,000
4022 bedrooms93 m²£1,550,000
15073 bedrooms128 m²£2,950,000

The table shows four example apartments on the developer’s website checked on 9 October 2026; these are not necessarily the lowest prices for each type. The October list also shows two-bedroom apartment 305 at £1,320,000. Availability and prices are confirmed for the individual unit before an offer.

Everyday life in Bankside

The address is 260 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 9JU. Bankside places Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and the South Bank cultural district nearby. Transport around Blackfriars and Southwark connects to the City and West End. Views depend on the individual apartment’s floor and aspect, so a river view should not be assumed for every home.

Amenities and completion timeline

Olanaklar farklı katlara dağılıyor: Grand Foyer ve concierge, çocuk oyun odası, müzik ve podcast stüdyolarını içeren River Rooms, çalışma ve toplantı alanlarıyla Garden Room ve 23. kattaki Summit Club & Deck. Arches bölümünde spor salonu, havuzlar, spa, sauna, yoga stüdyoları ve padel kortu planlanıyor. Hangi alanın hangi tarihte açılacağı ve kullanım şartları sözleşme öncesinde kontrol edilmeli.

How should you budget for a purchase?

The October 2026 list specifies a £5,000 reservation fee and 20 working days to exchange. Ten per cent of the price is due on exchange, less the reservation fee, with 90% payable on completion. Apartments are offered on a 999-year lease. For an off-plan purchase, finance approval, valuation and exchange-rate exposure before completion require separate assessment.

The estimated annual apartment service charge is £9.98 per square foot. A separate future estate charge of £1.99 per square foot is expected when the wider estate completes. For a 474 sq ft Signature Suite, these are approximately £4,731 and an additional £943 annually. Parking has a separately stated annual charge of £1,463. These are estimates; the latest budget and inclusions should be confirmed with your solicitor.

A purchase budget includes more than the apartment price. Stamp duty depends on the buyer’s circumstances; legal, registration and any finance costs are additional. A home purchase and a rental investment require different calculations. Use the calculator for your own circumstances and obtain professional confirmation before exchange.

Assessing rental returns

The supplied material does not establish verified rental comparables or a contractual rental guarantee, so no rental yield is quoted for Opus. A letting assessment should compare homes of similar size, floor, view and furnishing, with service charges, management, void periods and maintenance deducted separately from gross rent. Permission for short-term letting should not be assumed.

Reading the floor plan

The published plans relate to example apartments 304, 504, 402 and 1507. A Signature Suite should not be treated as an apartment with a separate bedroom. Dimensions, storage and circulation affect how a home works, and areas can differ significantly even with the same bedroom count. Reconfirm the apartment code when reserving.

Frequently asked questions

When is Opus due to complete?

The October 2026 price list targets Q1 2027; the contractual timetable is confirmed separately.

Which type has the starting price?

£775,000 is the stated price for Signature Suite 304, measuring 44 sq m.

Buying process and costs: UK Property Guide · Purchase Cost Calculator · Rental Income Tax

Contact capital.works® for current apartment options and a comparison of floors and aspects.

Source: developer project website, checked 9 October 2026. Native Land · Opus

Opus Bankside Yards
Opus Bankside Yards
Opus Bankside Yards

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