How the UK’s leading student property brand adapted in 2020

And that’s exactly what the residence teams at Vita Student, the luxury purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) has done in recent months. With over 20 operational developments across the UK – home to some 6,000 students – making developments safe places for all residents to live during these unprecedented times has been the brand’s number one priority.

Take a look at what life was like living with Vita Student – the UK’s number one student property brand –  in 2020 during Covid, Watch here

Same Industry-Leading Services, Now with Added Safety

An unrivalled service offering is key to making Vita Student one of the most desirable places to live for students in the UK.

And even in these strange times, residents can still enjoy all the great things that come with living at a Vita Student development. They’ve just been adapted for increased safety:

• Contactless check-in

To avoid large numbers of people gathering at reception on arrival

• Quarantine service for students arriving from overseas

Including 24/7 support, laundry pick-up and drop-off, and breakfasts delivered to their door for the 14 days they are in quarantine

• Upgraded housekeeping services

With studios cleaned fortnightly and with added safety measures in place

• Virtual and social-distanced events

The same amazing resident events Vita Student is renowned now, which can now be enjoyed online or at a social distance

• Essential food and parcel deliveries delivered direct to apartments

All essential groceries and parcels delivered straight to residents’ doors every day

• Grab and Go breakfast in a bag

The signature weekday Vita Student breakfast offering for all residents, now served in breakfast bags

• New safety measures for gymnasiums

All state-of-the-art Vita Student gym equipment has been spaced apart, with all communal workout areas having had increased hygiene measures put in place

• All team members wearing personal protective equipment

For the safety of all residents and staff members

According to Knight Frank 69% of students living in PBSA, either privately operated or university operated, were pleased with their provider’s approach and handling of the pandemic. By comparison, just 25% of students living within house-shares rented from landlords in the wider private rented sector said the same. 

For the right amenities, students are prepared to pay rental premiums, they want 24-hour security, fast-reliable WIFI, all inclusive bills, larger bedrooms, a bigger or comfier bed and onsite gym.

Invest in the final Vita Student project sold to individual investors

With student application numbers rising, investing in purpose-built UK student property is one of the strongest long-term investments you can make.

Vita Student is the UK’s leading purpose-built student accommodation brand, with developments at 100% occupancy and strong re-booking levels every year.

To date, Select Property Group has sold £300 million worth of Vita Student property to its global investors.Click here to find out more about the latest availability in Vita Student Park Place, Prices start from GBP 148,000, with 6.5% NET yields assured for three years.