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Purpose Built Student Accommodation Specialists

Knight Frank's Student Property team is able to provide Purpose Built Student Accommodation advice focused on identifying, creating and optimising value for a broad range of stakeholders. We act for a wide spectrum of clients including funds, institutional investors, universities, lenders, developers, operators and receivers.

Drawing on the Knight Frank global network, our team based in London provides property solutions for local, national and global projects. Our track record includes advising on the sales, valuations and development of key strategic urban regeneration sites, as well as operational and established student accommodation assets and portfolios.

We have three separate service lines covering all aspects of Purpose Built Student Accommodation:

  • Capital Markets
  • Valuations and Advisory
  • Research & Consultancy

 

Our team can draw on other service lines with strong track records in the sector as follows:

  • Capital and Debt advisory
  • ESG
  • Building Consultancy
  • Planning
  • Research

Testimonials

Investec has been working with Knight Frank’s Student Property team for a number of years. During that time, we have received best-in-class advice and support from both Knight Frank’s valuation and agency teams. They have been our trusted partners on major projects. The team have been instrumental in ensuring we get key transactions over the line, and their valuations advice has been invaluable. Knight Frank goes above and beyond to ensure we are receiving the most up-to-date intel on the market, which is instrumental in helping us inform our decision-making, and together we have hosted a number of successful events and webinars. We greatly enjoy working with Knight Frank’s Student Property team and, as one of their longest-standing partners, we can honestly say the team truly deserves the recognition of winning this award.

Mark Bladon, Head of Real Estate at Investec

January 2021

HSBC has a long-standing relationship with Knight Frank’s Student Property team. Over the last decade they have acted for us on a number of major deals, including Liberty Living Portfolio, Student Castle and IQSA. Most recently we worked together on the valuation of the Student Roost portfolio as part of the sale offering. We value their honest advice, reliable council and in-depth market analysis. As one of the leading specialist property teams operating in the PBSA market, we look forward to working with Knight Frank for many years to come.

Sam Gindill, at HSBC

May 2022

We have a fantastic relationship with the Student Property team at Knight Frank. The team values a large proportion of our portfolio on a regular basis alongside providing guidance on new acquisitions. As our trusted partner for many years, we have no hesitation in recommending their services.

Brian Lloyd Jones, Investment Director at UNITE

December 2022

Knight Frank’s Student Property team has consistently supported us in acquiring new student schemes across the UK. The team has excellent market knowledge and top class data and reports, as well as a detailed understanding of the complexities of funding and valuation. We highly value their expert advice.

Adam Brockley, Founder and Global CDO at Scape

June 2022

We have worked alongside Knight Frank for over five years – often closely on major deals such as the Trium Portfolio. During this time the team has introduced us to a number of opportunities, provided analysis and advice, and guided us with their insightful market knowledge. Knight Frank are our trusted and strategic advisers, and we highly value the strong relationship we have built over the years.

Andrew Whiteley at Maven

May 2022