Cain has launched a dedicated London purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) strategy targeting the delivery of 2,000 beds across the capital, marking the latest expansion of its growing Pan-European living platform.
The strategy’s first investment is a fully consented 353-bed development on the Greenwich Peninsula, comprising an 18-story tower to be delivered in partnership with RG Real Estate (RGRE). Scheduled for completion ahead of the 2029-2030 academic year, the scheme will be highly amenitized and target leading BREEAM and building performance certifications.
The acquisition emphasizes Cain’s commitment to the PBSA sector and to building a prime London portfolio. The transaction follows the firm’s entry into Italy last week through a partnership with global student accommodation (GSA), as Cain continues to scale its platform across Europe’s leading university markets, with ambitions to grow the platform to 10,000 beds over the next five years.
