Property Briefs: Russells on £27m Vita job; Colliers hired for East Mids, and more

RUSSELLS Construction is on site in Liverpool converting three buildings into upmarket student flats for Vita Student.

Vita, which also has a scheme proposed for Manchester’s First Street, is adapting three buildings in Crosshall Street.

A converted chapel should be ready by August followed by the Tinlings building and the Crosshall next summer. The £27m scheme will have 350 student rooms.

Andrew Russell, managing director of Manchester-based Russells Construction, said: “Although two of the buildings have architecturally important heritage facades, the internal structure and layout of The Chapel and Crosshalls are no longer fit for purpose.

“A demolition and internal rebuild provides the best solution for protecting their facade and enhancing the street scene, while also making best use of space to create a modern, comfortable interior for residents. Tinlings is from a different era but its original design will be echoed in the new glass and aluminium curtain walling, and a two-storey upward extension will provide additional space.”

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COLLIERS’ ‘destination consulting’ team in Manchester has been appointed on a major tourism review for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire on behalf of the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership.

Colliers has been commissioned to provide an assessment of the sector and produce a visitor economy investment plan to shape future policy and promotional campaigns and provide evidence to support financial investment in the sector over the coming years.

Frank Horsley, head of economic regeneration at Derbyshire County Council said: “The Colliers’ proposal represents a very innovative approach to this project and their experience and expertise will no doubt help D2N2 deliver its aims for the visitor economy, making Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire a global destination of distinction.”

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RETAILER Kayaks and Paddles has taken 6,300 sq ft at units 14 and 15, of Rufford Court, Hardwick Grange, Warrington.

The business, which trades as Manchester Canoes, secured a six-year lease from landlord Peter Stevens Estates with advice from Andy Backhouse, associate director at Colliers in Manchester and Warrington-based property agents Eileen Bilton Partnership.

Other tenants at the park include Xylem, ATS Euromaster, Sinclair Collis and Wilcomatic.