UCAS connects accommodation providers and businesses with 1m+ students each year. Backed by strategic data-led consultancy, research-led insights and real-time student decision-making, we can connect you to verified students using a data and channel mix tailored to your needs, when they’re most engaged. Raise awareness of your brand, prepare for future trends, or deliver a short-term fix to fill rooms – we have the solutions to achieve your goals.
By working with UCAS, you’re investing in the future of higher education – 100% of profits from commercial activities are reinvested into the charity to improve services for customers and clients.
UPP is the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation infrastructure. Every day, we support over 35,000 students on their journey through higher education, working with our partners to create an amazing student experience. We have 15 long-term, bespoke partnerships with leading UK universities and have invested over £3.5bn in the higher education sector since 1998, providing a home from home to over half a million students.
Our unique partnership approach enables our university partners to develop their estates whilst reinvesting in their core services of teaching and research. And, like our university partners, we are committed to being a responsible business that has a positive impact on people, place and planet.
StudentCrowd is the decision-making platform for students. The student’s voice is at the heart of everything we do, with our primary aim being to support students to make the best decisions possible about their future.
Shaping a person's next life step is not to be taken lightly which is why we ensure our reviews are written by real students.
With over 2 million users, our platform is shaping student decisions daily, and combining this with our comprehensive data, allows us to truly advocate for what students want. This also affords us a unique opportunity to support universities, accommodation operators and investors alike with rich data, insight and brand positioning.
Abodus are on a mission to redefine the standard for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation management. Our ethos is simple: to go beyond rooms and flats, crafting experiences that resonate with the unique requirements of our clients. In a sector often characterised by uniformity, ABODUS shines as a beacon of independence and innovation. We don’t just manage buildings; we curate spaces where students thrive, where communities flourish, and where partnerships prosper. With a commitment to exceptional customer service and creating desirable living environments, ABODUS is the preferred choice for students and investors, driving asset effectiveness and long-term success.
Assured Energy Solutions are a specialist provider of PBSA lighting. We partner with Siteco and Clevertronics to deliver a Total 10 Year Warranty on all components of our lighting solutions – batteries included! Our industry leading warranty provides significantly increased lifecycle, sustainability and reduced carbon. All supporting the journey towards Net Zero whilst also delivering zero maintenance costs for 10 years. The Clevertronics XT Zoneworks wireless emergency system automatically tests emergency lighting to deliver compliant testing and reporting without the need for staff intervention. Siteco have been manufacturing leading edge lighting for over 150 years and Assured have brought these technologies together to provide the most advanced lighting package within the PBSA sector.
Global Student is your one-stop solution for student accommodation supplies and FM services across the UK and Ireland. For PBSA providers, creating a home away from home for their students is as important as university itself – and that’s where we come in… We supply universities and accommodation providers with everything they need for an exceptional living experience for students, from premium UK-manufactured mattresses and convenient essentials packs to a full suite of accredited Facilities Management services ensuring smooth and secure operations.
micampus is the second largest student residence company in Spain with almost 6,500 bed spaces in operation, spread over 28 residences, and with 15 residences under development which will add a further 2,500 beds to our portfolio in the next year.
micampus is one of the 3 oldest student residence companies in Europe, with more than 20 years’ experience in the sector. We employ around 150 professionals who are responsible for safeguarding the wellbeing of the students.
micampus has a presence in 16 provinces (Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Málaga, Valencia, Alicante, Murcia, Logroño, Burgos, Pamplona, Bilbao, Valladolid, Zaragoza, Santander, Oviedo and Lugo), offering the student community modern accommodation solutions in the best locations.
TSL is the South Coast’s largest building envelope specialist, acting as a Principal Contactor for commercial and industrial clients. The project portfolio includes student accommodation, hotel brands, offices, and stadiums. The TSL Experience is proudly delivered throughout projects to achieve an unrivalled construction experience for clients, building users and communities.
Yardi's innovative, end-to-end solution for PBSA enhances operations and provides a frictionless experience for students. Operators can showcase communities with dynamic marketing websites, combine student housing and traditional lease options in one leasing dashboard and save time with bulk onboarding for move-ins and move-outs with RentCafe for Student Housing.
Sponsor of Social Impact InitiativeAldermore is the award-winning bank, trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than a decade. With our range of specialist mortgages, savings accounts and business finance solutions, we’re backing more people to go for it, in life and business. Our aim is to provide support to the undervalued and underserved to help them take the action to achieve more, ensuring we meet the needs other institutions do not.We want to get finance flowing across the UK, which is why we’ve developed a range of business finance products that are ideal for growing businesses. Whatever you need specific to your growth, we can support you in unlocking the cash tied up in invoices, fund an asset, bridge a finance gap, invest in commercial property or obtain finance for property development.
Sponsor of Leader of the Year - ResidentialThe multiple award-winning Beaufort Capital provides swift and versatile development finance to proven property developers.Their senior, stretched senior, mezzanine and equity funding allows developers to realise their vision and maximise their returns. The Beaufort team has been developing and funding real estate in Britain for more than 50 years and we understand that every project is different.
A rigorous approach to project and sector analysis enables us to support development projects across a wide range of asset classes, including: Residential, PRS / Build-to-rent, Student Accommodation, Healthcare, Office & Commercial, Hotels & Leisure, Industrial & Logistics and Masterplanning & Site Assembly.
Sponsor of Developer Of the YearAt Investec, our Real Estate Finance team aims to be the preferred lending partner for a broad spectrum of local and international companies engaging in UK real estate ventures. With our stable, long-term capital foundation and over three decades of experience across economic cycles, we're committed to fostering lasting partnerships and delivering tailored, cutting-edge funding solutions for real estate. Our disciplined yet entrepreneurial team is made up of seasoned industry professionals who are dedicated to facilitating the creation of top-tier real estate, designed to meet the needs of our valued clients, across various asset types. Visit Investec invest.ec/realestatefinance to learn more.
Irwin Mitchell is proud to work with clients who are transforming our cities and towns and, in doing so, helping our economy and changing lives for the better. Our team works across major centres throughout the UK, so we understand the factors that influence your markets and the challenges you face. Our Real Estate team offers a broad range of services and specialist expertise for clients across the housing sector including PBSA and PRS, so whether you are investing in, developing, funding or occupying property, we can fulfil your legal needs and support you in achieving your business aspirations.
Mills & Reeve is a national law firm centered on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge, learning and sector expertise.
We have a large ‘truly specialised’ university business group with a particular specialism in student accommodation projects. We act for over 90 university clients and have advised many of them on arrangements for the accommodation of their students, from short term contracts, to the most complex off-balance sheet student DBFO accommodation projects. In addition, we have a large and very active practice, advising landowners, investors, funders and contractors on such projects.
StarRez is the global leader in cloud software for Student Accommodation and Residential Communities with over 30 years experience, 1300 customers worldwide and over 3 million beds under management. We provide a fast and user-friendly booking journey, electronic contract signatures, accurate billing, occupancy management, parcels/packages, visitors, maintenance work orders, communications, welfare, reporting, dashboards and more. Millions of students enjoy a modern, responsive and secure (PCI and GDPR compliant) solution that empowers them to find the best room, move in fast and have a great resident experience.
Global HSE Group are industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection, technical fire consultancy, MEP and sustainability.
With a strong focus on sleeping risk, Global HSE Group support many of the UK’s leading PBSA providers, as well as working with a range of other clients operating within hospitality, healthcare, hospitals, housing associations, education, and commercial sectors.
Global HSE Group specialise in providing tailored, innovative fire risk management/reduction solutions for various structures whilst maintaining positive customer relations through their “do it right” ethos and quality-driven approach.
Stearn are known as ‘The wholesaler’s wholesaler’. We are a National Super Distributor to the electrical industry's wholesale trade, and specialist distributor to many other specialist and service dependant markets.
With a foundation of over 185 leading manufacturers, our strong and long-established relationship with major suppliers ensures that we meet the needs of the developing electrical market.
Unipol is a unique student housing charity, established in 1975 and are passionate about helping students find the best housing. We provide help and assistance to students renting in the private sector as well as directly housing students in Leeds, Nottingham and Bradford. We operate the National Codes accreditation scheme for student housing developments across the UK and local accreditation schemes for smaller properties. We’ve been delivering training for over three decades, taking the best knowledge and practice in the world of student housing and sharing it with the sector. Unipol is not only at the centre of student housing but is involved at every level: information, advice, policy development and setting, measuring and checking standards.
Built on understanding, Cambridge & Counties Bank is the result of two well-respected institutions who joined to establish a responsible expert-banking specialist. We’ve created a service that brings back some of the great elements of an old-fashioned bank, combining these with all the speed, efficiency and knowledge that’s needed in the modern day. Working together and building relationships with SMEs means we can provide the right support and solutions to help businesses grow and prosper. As a business, we understand the importance of our actions, and that's why we strive to be exemplary in all that we do, whether it's in business, our community, or the environment. We are thrilled that in 2023 our commitment and efforts have been officially recognised through our B-Corp certification!
Guardian Environmental services currently care for over 30,000 student rooms for many of the top 10 student accommodation providers, the length and breadth of the UK, this achieved whilst sticking to the individual tailoring and high-quality commitment and values established over 30 years ago as a family business.
Our extensive experience in this sector makes us second to none, we understand what you need to help you maintain a smooth-running accommodation service with students at its heart, we recognise that best practice and a personal approach are crucial for our clients, providing the support to site managers with fully qualified, experienced and knowledgeable Trade Managers alongside qualified and supported engineers.
Allowing you to concentrate on the students’ welfare and their home away from home, whilst we assist with the compliance and maintenance of site, scheduled with your CAFM system, providing assurance, safety, longevity and an excellent service.
Launched in 2015, OakNorth Bank helps the UK’s most ambitious businesses access the fast, flexible finance they need to scale, while helping savers make their money go further. With funding ranging from £250,000 to tens of millions, the bank has lent billions to businesses across a whole range of sectors, performing among the top 1% of commercial banks globally.
To date, OakNorth financing has helped create tens of thousands of new jobs and affordable homes.
TLJ are global providers of commercial access control solutions. We specialise in contactless electronic locks and integrated access management software systems.
TLJ deliver fully integrated, bespoke access control solutions for the student accommodation sector, from smartphone-enabled electronic door locks for student residences, to lift and elevator controllers and smart lockers for students. TLJ’s access control systems perfectly complement the connected lifestyle of today’s students.
As with all of TLJ’s access control range the contactless electronic door locks can be operated by our easy-to-use smartphone app and RFID access tokens such as fobs or key cards, providing additional security for students and peace of mind for building owners.
Trust Payments is a leader in fintech powering truly innovative customer commerce solutions across the UK, EU & US. We provide on-demand payments and commerce services to help businesses grow and scale online, in-store and on mobile.
Trust Payments combines these omnichannel services with powerful tools, such as retail operations technology, loyalty management and instant eCommerce backed by powerful data insights that help shape business decisions.
Real Estate Balance was formed in 2015 to address gender imbalance at senior levels in real estate businesses. We have a target of 50% representation of women on boards in our sights, but we have now broadened our scope to embrace broader diversity and inclusion objectives.
We work with industry leaders and senior leadership teams, supporting them in driving cultural change within their businesses and identifying best practice which we can share across our membership, contributing to the enhanced performance of the industry as a whole.
We are a membership body for organisations and individuals who recognise the value of diversity in the real estate industry.
Through our campaigning and other activities like our events programme, Toolkit and publications, we facilitate and enable our members to make real progress towards achieving diverse cultures in their own organisations. A key part of our focus is working with younger members of the real estate industry to create an improved supply chain of talent. We also work alongside other campaigning bodies in, or close to, our industry, to celebrate and promote diversity.