Recognising excellence in UK student accommodation investment

At RentGuarantor, we understand the path to safe, stable housing is often paved by the unsung heroes behind the scenes – the developers, financiers and partners that build the very fabric of tomorrow’s homes. That’s why we’re proud to announce our sponsorship of the PBSA Deal of the Year category at this year’s Estates Gazette Awards.

Why PBSA, why now? 

The student accommodation sector is not just booming – it’s evolving. Demand for safe, modern, well-located space is surging across the UK, driven by domestic and international students. Yet beneath the surface of cranes and construction lies something deeper: a commitment to choices, options and protection – values we live by at RentGuarantor.

Meet the dealmakers

This year’s finalists have brought vision and tenacity to some of the most compelling student property deals on the map:

• Harris Associates – For orchestrating HUB and Bridges Fund Management’s joint venture with Housing Growth Partnership to deliver Shire Station in Edinburgh. A landmark in both architecture and ambition.
• OakNorth – For backing Valpre Capital and CKC Properties with a £16.1m acquisition facility to acquire Roc Club in London – a masterstroke in financial structuring and location-led strategy.
• Torsion Group – For snapping up the Eastgate Quarter in Leeds in partnership with Khalbros, proving regional investments can be every bit as transformative as those in the capital.

What this means for us – and the sector

Students often face the toughest barriers to entry. Professional guarantor services like ours help bridge the gap between dream properties and real-life tenancy. But none of it works without the deals that make these homes possible. That’s why we’re proud to back an award that celebrates not just property, but progress.

We'll see you centre stage on 20 November.

Visit www.rentguarantor.com to explore how we help students secure housing, even without a qualifying personal guarantor.