Merelina Sykes

Partner, Joint Head of Student Property - Capital Markets

Global Headquarters, GB

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Merelina Sykes is joint head of the Student Property team and Head of Student Capital Markets.

Merelina joined the sector in 2008 and has widespread knowledge and experience in achieving successful disposals and acquisitions of operational assets, forward funds, joint ventures and development sites throughout the UK.

Merelina is currently recognised as one of the leading agents in the market and has transacted on trophy assets with innovative funding structures to a global investment pool.

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Could repurposing be the answer for purpose built student accommodation?

Much of the UK’s purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) stock is now over a decade old, and repositioning is emerging as a key strategy to meet modern student expectations and unlock new value. Neil Armstrong and Merelina Sykes, Joint Heads of Student Property, explain more.

30 July 2025