UK Student Housing
2025-06-26 02:45:55

Yasuda Real Estate Expands into the UK Student Housing Market Through Partnership

Yasuda Real Estate Co., Ltd., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is excited to announce its entry into the United Kingdom's student housing market. This endeavor comes in collaboration with Far East Orchard, a prominent real estate developer based in Singapore, which is part of the Far East Organization group. The push into Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) represents Yasuda's second project in the UK, following its participation in an office development in London in March 2025, and marks its inaugural foray into the residential market in the country.

Overview of the Projects



Glasgow Project

  • - Location: Osborne Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • - Purpose: Student housing
  • - Number of Beds: 273 beds
Note: This summary is based on the current plans and is subject to change.

Manchester Project

  • - Location: Plymouth Grove, Manchester, United Kingdom
  • - Purpose: Student housing
  • - Number of Beds: 239 beds
Note: This summary is based on the current plans and is subject to change.

The UK is renowned for its prestigious universities, attracting both domestic and international students. Currently, the student population in the UK is at an all-time high. However, the rising construction costs and stringent regulations surrounding development permissions have led to a limited new supply of PBSA. Consequently, there is a chronic shortage of student accommodations throughout the UK, particularly in cities housing prominent Russell Group universities, posing significant demand and supply challenges.

Through a fund managed by Far East Orchard, which has extensive experience in the development and operation of PBSA, Yasuda aims to acquire competitively located development sites in cities where leading universities are situated, and jointly proceed with development and leasing activities. Notably, the fund has already secured development sites in Glasgow and Manchester, cities that are home to Russell Group institutions, and plans to continue acquiring high-quality land.

Yasuda Real Estate strives to partner with Far East Orchard, leveraging their profound knowledge of the UK PBSA market, to ensure ongoing delivery of high-quality student housing. This initiative aims to combat the challenges of inadequate living conditions for students and the overall supply shortage. Furthermore, Yasuda aims to create sustainable business opportunities through this venture.

By engaging in this project, Yasuda plans to enhance its expertise in real estate operations within the UK and abroad. They intend to utilize the insights they've gained from domestic projects while actively seeking valuable business opportunities in the global market, regardless of geographical limitations. Through this strategic approach, Yasuda Real Estate aims to make a lasting impact in the UK housing sector and beyond.


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