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The Unite Group

201–500 employees 7 principals

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About The Unite Group

The Unite Group is a real estate operator. The Unite Group operates in London, United Kingdom (UK). Its investment focus is on Student Housing.

The Unite Group is a Real Estate Investment Trust headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom. Founded in 1991, the company maintains 35 years of operating history under Chief Executive Officer Joe Lister, employing a workforce of approximately 2,000 professionals across its regional operations. The enterprise operates as the United Kingdom's largest owner, manager, and developer of purpose-built student accommodation. Its core operational framework focuses entirely on higher education infrastructure, delivering residential living spaces through site acquisition, planning, development, asset management, and direct-let or university-backed leasing operations. Geographically, the organization concentrates its portfolio across major UK university markets. Following the integration of the Empiric Student Property portfolio, the group manages a property network encompassing over 72,000 beds across 208 properties, featuring urban regeneration schemes such as Hawthorne House in London and Central Quay in Glasgow, alongside multi-phase joint ventures with institutions like Newcastle University.

Principals at The Unite Group

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The Unite Group's project portfolio

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Markets and themes

Markets The Unite Group operates in

  • London, United Kingdom (UK)

Investment themes at The Unite Group

  • Student Housing

Capabilities

  • Asset Management
  • Brokerage
  • Custom Homes
  • Sustainability

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Frequently asked questions about The Unite Group

What does The Unite Group do?
The Unite Group is a Real Estate Investment Trust headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom.
What markets does The Unite Group operate in?
The Unite Group is active in London, United Kingdom (UK).
How many employees does The Unite Group have?
The Unite Group has 201–500 employees.
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The Unite Group at a glance

Tier
Institutional
Operator type
Developer, Owner
Headcount
201–500
Units owned
25,000+
Units managed
25,000+
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
1
Principals
7

Contact The Unite Group

1st Floor, Welcome Building, Avon St, Bristol, BS2 0PS, United Kingdom
www.unitegroup.com