Vita Group is developing its first Vita Student 271-home PBSA in Northern Ireland.
The developer signed a funding deal with MRP for the development. Vita Group and MRP will develop Vita Student’s signature mix of amenity spaces, including large design-led hub spaces, private study and dining rooms, and a gym.
The 15-storey development is located on the corner of Little Victoria Street and Bruce Street in Belfast, providing great accessibility to the busy Queen’s University and Ulster University campuses.
Max Bielby, chief operating officer of Vita Group said: “Belfast presents an exciting opportunity for Vita Student. The city attracts top talent from around the world to study at its universities and is currently underserved by existing PBSA.
“This puts pressures on the local housing market and so there is pent-up demand for quality student accommodation, helping to attract more talent from Northern Ireland and around the world.”
Design-and-build contractor McAleer & Rushe commenced construction in January this year and will be utilising MMC, including off-site prefabricated bathroom pods. The PBSA development is set to complete in summer 2023, in time for the 2023/24 academic year.
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