PBSA
High-quality student housing solutions
Student housing for your diverse portfolio
Transform your land and your property portfolio with high-demand, purpose-built student accommodation..
Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) provides for the specific needs of tertiary students.
Generally located in the vicinity of tertiary institutions, PBSA provides well designed and highly functional apartments, with vast amounts of amenity for student use whilst promoting strong community. PBSA goes further providing a management layer of pastoral care and a vast array of student support and safety during their stay.
Our PBSA development expertise
Master planning and acquisition
Conducting thorough analysis and assessment of PBSA development proposals, including consideration of everything from land acquisition, zoning and location, to yield and mix optimisation, construction procurement and factors that can maximise leasing.
Space design
Collaborating with architects and designers to create attractive, highly functional spaces that facilitate study, wellness and social interaction, and align with the development brand. Our PBSA developments include amenities such as study areas, fitness centres, communal kitchens and social lounges, which promote study, wellness and socialising.
Project management
Providing comprehensive project management services to oversee the construction of PBSA developments from conception to finished build. This includes briefing the design and construction team on client requirements, directing design concept development, overseeing compliance, establishing the procurement strategy, coordinating contractors, managing timelines and budgets, and overseeing contract negotiations and agreements.
Community and social spaces
Creating engaging student environments that encourage social interaction, fostering a sense of belonging among residents and, in turn, creating vibrant local communities.
Budgeting and cost control
Implementing rigorous cost control processes to establish and manage budgets, and ensuring projects stay within financial limits without compromising quality.
Sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives
Integrating energy-efficient features and sustainable practices wherever possible, reducing environmental impact and operating costs, and making developments more appealing to the market.
Quality assurance
Implementing and overseeing rigorous quality assurance protocols and inspections at every stage of the construction process, ensuring all work meets or exceeds industry standards and client expectations.
Stakeholder collaboration
Encouraging and facilitating open communication and collaboration with all project stakeholders – including clients, architects, contractors and suppliers – to align goals and ensure successful project outcomes.