PBSA

SLD have many years’ experience acquiring, disposing and providing consultancy on Purpose Built Student Housing sites across Scotland. We have acted for Universities, landowners, developers and student housing operators.

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Our services include:

  • Site identification and acquisition
  • Granular market knowledge
  • Rental evidence
  • Analysis and viability
  • Close contacts with Universities
  • Negotiation of University Lease agreements
  • Advise on “Student Housing Policy Guidance” (Edinburgh)
  • Contacts with major Funds
  • Negotiation of Forward funding agreements
  • Investment sale
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Case Studies

61 & 63 London Road, Edinburgh

SLD acquired two adjoining sites - subsequently consented for 198 student beds.

65 London Road, Edinburgh

SLD acquired a further adjoining site - in planning for 76 beds

Pentland House, Edinburgh

SLD advised - consent for 335 student beds - 20 year lease to The University of Edinburgh and subsequently sold on a forward funding basis.

Murieston Crescent, Edinburgh

SLD acted for the secured lender - consented for 120 student beds.