Landmark Properties secures first UK site in London in partnership with Centurion Corporation

Landmark Properties, the largest student housing developer in the United States, has closed on its first land acquisition in the United Kingdom, securing a prime site on William Road in central London. The sale facilitated by the Student Property team of Knight Frank, will deliver a new development of 225 purpose-built student beds alongside high-quality amenity space.

Located in London’s prestigious Zone 1, the site is just a 10-minute walk from University College London (UCL), Euston Station and Regent’s Park, placing future residents at the heart of one of the world’s leading academic and medical hubs.

This milestone marks the first of several UK schemes Landmark has been securing in recent months, as part of a broader national strategy focused on delivering differentiated student housing product in prime regional university cities and super-prime central London locations. It currently has a pipeline of more than 3,000 beds.

“Closing our first development deal in the UK represents a huge milestone for Landmark,” said Wes Rogers, Chairman and CEO of Landmark Properties. “We’re excited to bring much needed high-quality PBSA to the UK.”

Landmark is proud to be partnering with Centurion Corporation, a leading provider of student accommodation in the UK, on the William Road scheme. 

“We are pleased to partner with Landmark Properties on this strategic entry into London,” said Mr. Kong Chee Min, CEO of Centurion Corporation Limited, “Centurion brings deep operational experience and a strong track record in managing student accommodation, with a global PBSA footprint across the UK, Australia, the United States and China. Together with Landmark’s proven development expertise, we are excited to expand our operational excellence to London, our sixth city in the UK, and deliver a premium purpose-built student accommodation.”

The development will feature thoughtfully designed communal spaces and state-of-the-art amenities tailored to the needs of today’s students, reflecting Landmark’s commitment to quality, community, and innovation.

"Landmark's debut UK investment is a significant cross-border play by one of the largest US student housing providers. Their entry into London is a significant vote of confidence in the sector's resilience and long-term growth,” said Rupert Strutt, a Partner in the Student Property team at Knight Frank, “There is a great appetite for well-located, high-quality schemes and overseas investors are particularly attracted to UK PBSA as the demand continues to outstrip supply. As we progress through 2025, the sector remains well-positioned for another year of robust investment.”

With more than 72,000 beds under active management across the United States and a robust pipeline of student and multifamily projects, Landmark’s entry into the UK market underscores its ambition to become a leading player in the European purpose-built student accommodation sector.

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About Landmark Properties

Headquartered in Athens, Ga., with an office in Atlanta, Landmark Properties is a fully integrated real estate firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of high-quality residential communities. With over $15 billion in assets under management, Landmark’s portfolio includes more than 115 residential communities across the United States and over 72,000 beds under management. Landmark also maintains an active development pipeline with over 50 student and multifamily projects under construction or near-term start, valued at over $10 billion. For more information, visit www.landmarkproperties.com.

About Centurion Corporation Limited
Centurion Corporation Limited is a leading provider of purpose-built worker accommodation assets (PBWA) in Singapore, Malaysia and China, and student accommodation assets (PBSA) in Australia, the United Kingdom, United States and China, with a build-to-rent asset in China. The Group is also the sponsor of Centurion accommodation REIT (CAREIT), a real estate investment trust focusing on PBWA, PBSA, as well as real estate-related assets. Centurion manages a strong portfolio of 43 operational accommodation assets totalling 77,443 beds as of 30 September 2025, including assets owned and operated by the Group as well as assets owned by CAREIT.
For more information, please visit https://www.centurioncorp.com.sg

About Knight Frank

Knight Frank LLP is the leading independent global property consultancy, serving as our clients’ partners in property for 128 years. Headquartered in London, Knight Frank has more than 27,000 people operating from 600 offices across 50 territories. The Group advises clients ranging from individual owners and buyers to major developers, investors and corporate tenants. For further information about the Firm, please visit www.knightfrank.com.