BGO Strategic Capital Partners Backs Orka Investments To Build £100m+ UK Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Platform
BGO Strategic Capital Partners has successfully recapitalised a portfolio of two purpose-built student accommodation assets in the UK, in partnership with Orka Investments. The transaction strengthens BGO SCP’s exposure to the UK student housing sector, a high-growth market driven by record international student demand and persistent supply constraints. This marks the foundation of a new UK PBSA platform, with the ambition to build a £100m+ portfolio in the sector. These two assets will serve as the seed investments for this expanding platform.
The assets comprise two modern, fully-amenitised student accommodation properties located in Manchester and Derby: university cities with strong market dynamics. The assets, which comprise 568 beds, are well-positioned to benefit from sustained rental growth and operational enhancements. The investment aligns with BGO SCP’s strategy of acquiring high-quality living sector assets alongside experienced partners, targeting attractive long-term value creation.