This brownfield redevelopment which lies adjacent to the University of Edinburgh’s Kings Building campus, will boost the supply of PBSA apartments available to students attending Edinburgh’s second largest University campus, where circa 18,500 students and research postgraduates study across multiple schools.

The £39.7m GDV scheme will consist of two buildings providing a total of 257 high specification PBSA beds. 74% of the available units will be dedicated studio apartments, providing a comfortable living experience that is complemented by best-in-class amenities such as a modern gym, communal lounge, laundry facilities and cinema. Residents will also have access to secure storage for up to 148 bicycles as well as landscaped grounds and outdoor seating to promote mental wellbeing.

How this scheme is making a difference

The design and specifications of the building will include an assortment of energy efficiency measures including, LED lighting with PIR control to communal areas, an externally super insulated envelope to maximise thermal efficiency and minimise cold bridging of the modular construction, naturally ventilated accommodation spaces and point of use heating to avoid heat losses within the local system.

Originator: Sky Mapson
Associate: Rachael Gordon

Sky Mapson, Deal Origination at Maslow Capital, said: “Lanark Student Living Limited and their team of experienced professionals were a pleasure to deal with on this transaction. We are delighted to be involved with a project that has such strong ESG credentials and look forward to seeing the scheme built out in time for the 2022 academic year.”

Rachael Gordon, Senior Associate at Maslow Capital, added: “There continues to be a structural undersupply of PBSA in Edinburgh, with a limited pipeline, particularly in the vicinity of Kings Building campus. Maslow Capital is pleased to support Lanark Student Living Limited, who are addressing this undersupply, whilst providing high specification units that are fully capable of improving their residents overall university experience.”

Thomas Knust, Group Finance Director at Lanark Student Living Limited, said: “Maslow have proven yet again to be a formidable funding partner.”