Union releases first-look CGIs as Manchester’s new co-living concept starts to take shape
Manchester’s first co-living development to be granted planning permission, Union is drawing tantalizingly close to completion. The new buildings, situated at St John’s have been designed to provide a more accessible gateway into city living. Union comes with all the trappings that modern build-to-rent properties offer such as a resident’s gym, lounge, co-working space, and private dining rooms, […]
Vita Group secures major Birmingham city centre regeneration site from LCR
Urban regeneration specialist creating tomorrow’s city living, Vita Group has completed a deal with LCR, a commercial development and placemaking specialist, to purchase one of Birmingham city centre’s most exciting development opportunities.
Vita Group reveals its ‘Future Living Report’ the largest study into emerging living trends
Urban living specialist, Vita Group has published its inaugural Future Living Report, the largest study of its kind reviewing the latest living trends as Britain responds to the cost-of-living crisis, and emerges from the pandemic with a new normal which includes hybrid working, pets and second income streams.
Russell Hayes promoted to Director of Residential for Vita Group
Vita Group has bolstered its senior leadership team at an important time of continued growth with a significant internal promotion following 17-years of dedicated service to the business for Russell Hayes. Russell Hayes has been promoted to Director of Residential and will lead the businesses residential portfolio which includes Circle Square apartments by Vita Living and will include U+nion, […]
Vita helps reduce loneliness throughout Mental Health Awareness Week
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week focused on loneliness and to bring this issue to life across the business, Vita Group created initiatives to bring people together. At head office, events ran throughout the week to encourage togetherness and communication with all members of staff. These include the ‘Cork & Canvas’ event where attendees unleashed […]
String of C-suite promotions for Vita Group
Vita Group has added to its C-suite with a trio of top-tier promotions. Max Bielby who was previously Managing Director for Vita Student has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, Laura Swindells who was previously People Director has been promoted to Chief of Staff and David Ancell has been promoted to Chief Brand Officer. Bielby’s new […]
Vita Group celebrates Chinese New Year – the year of the Tiger
Taking a moment out of the day to get together and celebrate, staff from across the business celebrated Chinese New Year in the hub with a host of celebrations including learning the art of Chinese calligraphy painting, painting ‘Fú’ for fortune. Great for the mind and creativity, attendees were treated to amazing Jasmine Teas and […]
LAB: How fashion could influence interior trends over the next year
The Lab takes an in-depth look at the leading youth fashion brands to help trend forecast for future colour inspiration. Inspiration can come from anywhere, but more often than not, this year’s catwalk trends feed into next year’s interior trends helping to inform new hues, fabrics and styles. With a recent study conducted by BeatFreeks […]
Vita Group appoints new head of residential marketing
Vita Group has appointed Penny Langton as its head of residential marketing to support the business on its build-to-rent brands Union and Vita Living. Penny joins the business with over 20 years’ marketing experience, developing brands and bringing them to new audiences to drive growth, having previously worked for the likes of Morris Homes, Beaverbrooks, […]
Vita Group agrees £190M funding deal for Union development with Cain International and PGIM Real Estate
Vita Group has agreed a major funding deal with Cain International and PGIM Real Estate. The £190M development loan will be used to finance the 500,000 sq.ft Union development at St John’s. Designed to mobilise an army of young professionals, Union will create 1,676 beds, with a mix of studios, duos, trios and quad apartments. […]