Moda

Oh hey, Moda, Great Charles Street 😍 Launching next year, the 39-storey tower of our new 722-home neighbourhood in Birmingham is taking shape. In addition to the much-needed new city centre homes, Moda, Great Charles Street will deliver landscaped public realm that creates a new gateway to the city's beautiful Jewellery Quarter, new community utilities and much more. 📸 Thank you Hannah Jones MRICS for the terrific picture!

Moda, Loudon’s Yard, Moda's second Birmingham neighbourhood, has reached practical completion. 🏗️✅ With design and materials inspired by Edgbaston’s nearby botanical gardens, the 398 BTR homes at Moda, Loudon’s Yard are complemented by 14,000 sq ft of amenities including a 24/7 gym and fitness centre, private dining room, co-working space, and communal landscaped gardens. 🌳 The neighbourhood was developed and will be operated by Moda for the long term. Built by our construction partner Winvic Construction Ltd, Moda, Loudon's Yard created 5,569 weeks of employment, apprenticeships and work experience opportunities for local people, including 31 apprentices. Moda, Loudon's Yard is the first phase of the 2,400-home New Garden Square masterplan, being delivered in partnership with Calthorpe Estates. Announced in 2023, the new 11-acre, residential-led urban community will deliver £6m of public realm, 2,400 new homes, office and retail space and more. With a total pipeline of around 4,500 new homes to be delivered in Birmingham, Moda’s commitment to the city includes working with partners and local authorities to drive positive change and impact across the city for the long term. Huge thanks and congratulations to everyone involved in delivering Moda, Loudon's Yard. We can't wait to see our Birmingham community continue to grow. 📸 External shots courtesy of Winvic. #LiveTheModaLife

Last week we hosted colleagues from across the single-family housing and wider property sector to a Spotlight on Single-Family Housing, which Casa by Moda hosted on behalf of BE News. Held at our sister company Moda’s newest BTR neighbourhood – Moda, Loudon’s Yard – guests braved the snow and travelled from all corners of the country and packed out the room for a morning focused on the fast-growing sector, sharing challenges and learnings from across the board. Our Development and Project Director kicked things off with an update on Casa by Moda’s exciting progress, along with some words from our investment partner @Ares Management from @James Hallett and the partnership between our businesses. The morning also included an insightful snapshot of the sector’s progress from Iain Murray and a brilliant talk from RBT Housing Commission Chair Alexandra Notay on her paper for housing reform. BE News Editor-in-Chief Liz Hamson rounded things off with a stellar panel line up including David Mawson, Elizabeth Williams, Justin Harley, Charlotte Ward, Paul Langford from Birmingham City Council and Jamie Younger, before attendees tucked into lunch from local independent caterer Artisan Epicurean. Thank you to everyone that joined us at Moda, Loudon’s Yard. We look forward to seeing you next time! Event coverage to follow… watch this space 👀

The next generation of property minds are coming – and they’re amazing. 🚀   Yesterday we welcomed 22 students aged 16-18 from across Manchester to Moda, Angel Gardens for a day all about the built environment and the career opportunities it holds, in partnership with Pathways to Property.   We started the day with talks from Moda representatives from across the business, followed by a tour of the estate, where Nicky Moore talked the students through the NOMA estate, its history and how it has been curated as a community.   After lunch, the students were broken up into groups to devise their own built environment projects to pitch to a panel of experts. These included a hexagonal hive-inspired multi-level community hub with a library, nursery, community garden and more; two brand new schools to encourage more families into Manchester; and a brand new student centre that put lifestyle and experience first for people using the space.   Some key takeaways: 💡 Ambition and drive – These students were focused, with big ideas and excitement to deliver them. 🎓 Engagement & Curiosity - The students stayed engaged throughout the day and asked thought-provoking questions about career paths, flexibility in the industry, and even dove into sustainability (yes, they already know about ESG!). 🌍 Focus on Community - The students were deeply invested in what Manchester needs: family-friendly spaces, inclusive community hubs, and sustainable solutions   But don’t just take our word for it – some of the feedback from the students included:   💬 “It was really exciting being able to learn about how people entered the industry and the detail included in it – I loved meeting everyone.”   💬 “I learnt more about different parts of real estate and the different things that happen behind the scenes.”   💬 “Made me more confident about applying for real estate.”   Huge thanks to the Team Moda mentors - Tarry Depledge, Chris Trunkfield, Saif Uddin, Will Powell and James Blakey, as well as Tom Woolmer, Henley Business School and NOMA. We’re feeling inspired for the future, and can’t wait to see what the next generation of talent will bring to the built environment ⚡

Last week, we were proud to sponsor the Excellence in Training and Education category at Building The Future - Construction and Built Environment Sector Awards 2024. Taking place at the iconic Aston Villa in Birmingham, the event celebrated new and emerging talent from across the construction sector. We sponsored the award in partnership with John Sisk & Son Ltd, with who we are running the second iteration of our Skills Hub in Birmingham. Currently based at the Moda, Great Charles Street site on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter, the hub created in partnership with the West Midlands Mayor and Birmingham City Council provides training and upskilling for local workers and apprentices. To date, 51 apprentices have been trained on Moda sites in Birmingham, alongside the creation of over 400 local jobs and thousands of hours of educational placement hours. With a pipeline of more than 4,500 new homes in Birmingham, we're investing in the city's skills and talent pool for the long term. Congratulations to EQUANS for picking up the award on the night, and all of the finalists and winners who are shaping the future of this crucial sector. #LiveTheModaLife #TeamModa #NextGenerationFutures

Just four more sleeps until the Spotlight on Single Family Housing event, hosted by Casa by Moda in partnership with BE News. 📆🙌   Join us at Moda, Loudon’s Yard in Edgbaston for a jam-packed morning with some of the leading figures in #SFH, plus a delicious networking lunch.    📅 Tuesday 19th November 📍 Moda, Loudon's Yard, 2 Inkwell Place, Edgbaston, B16 8WY ⏰ 11.30 - 14.00 💰 Free to attend Limited spaces remaining! If you would like to join us, email sian@benews.co.uk to secure your place today. ✅ #SingleFamilyHomes #SingleFamilyHousing #Moda #CasaByModa #RentalHomes #SFHEvent

The Moda team has just wrapped up a dynamic two days at The Class Foundation's "Next Chapter" PBSA Conference in Manchester. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, share industry insights, and discuss best practices for the evolving PBSA sector. The conference featured insightful workshops, panel discussions, and inspiring talks that explored the future of PBSA, trends in higher education, emerging markets, and the creation of community-centered spaces designed around the student experience. A big thank you to The Class Foundation for organising such a valuable event, and to Vita Group and Greystar for hosting us in their newly refreshed developments.   #TeamModa #Manchester #Networking

The health and wellbeing of our communities is central to our philosophy and to Swimmr's, a training platform run by Team GB medallist Dan Wallace and Connor Mollison, so this partnership just made sense... 👇 🙌

Moda Sessions = live music, community, and good vibes. 🎤 🎸 🎶 Moda Sessions is part of our curated resident engagement strategy, designed to bring people together through the power of music. We host a different musician on tour across our communities, transforming our lounges into live music venues. Music has a unique way of connecting people, and Moda Sessions aims to capture that spirit—building community, celebrating culture, and fostering connection. This month, Chris Helme, former frontman of The Seahorses, took the stage, bringing an unforgettable live performance to our Manchester and Liverpool neighbourhoods. ✨ The atmosphere was electric, and the crowd? Completely captivated. 👏   Next up: Edinburgh, Glasgow and Brighton & Hove!  👉 https://lnkd.in/eyed8j_M   #LiveTheModaLife #ResidentExperience #ModaSessions

Spotlight on Single Family Housing 💡🏡 Join the Casa by Moda and BE News team for a morning and networking lunch focused on the huge opportunities in the single family housing. Featuring a keynote by the new RBT Housing Commission chair Alexandra Notay and a stellar panel line up chaired by BE News Editor in Chief Liz Hamson, this free-to-attend event is one not to miss. 📅 Tuesday 19th November 📍Moda, Loudon's Yard, 2 Inkwell Place, Edgbaston, B16 8WY ⏰ 11.30 - 14.00 💰 Free to attend Want to join us? Email sian@benews.co.uk to secure your place today.