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.

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

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.