Villagate Villagate Properties Limited is the principal company in the Villagate Group. It was formed in 1971 as part of a strategy to bring together various assets and create a strong corporate base for future property acquisitions in both commercial and residential sectors. Villagate Properties Limited, a private family owned company, has grown over the last three decades into a well-respected property investment and development company. It owns a substantial portfolio of residential properties and commercial sites around the UK and focuses on high-quality developments in both the public and private sectors.