London's student accommodation crisis has reached a tipping point, with Delancey stepping forward with a €28.7 million senior secured facility to address the supply shortage through a strategic partnership with Hurlington Capital and The V Fund. The refinancing of a development site in Acton represents more than just another property deal - it signals a calculated bet on London's most underserved student housing market.
The scheme promises to deliver 429 purpose-built student accommodation beds alongside 95 affordable homes across two plots, transforming approximately 4,088 square metres of underutilised commercial and light industrial space. What makes this development particularly compelling for investors is its strategic positioning within the broader Bollo Lane masterplan, where Transport for London's partnership with Barratt Homes is creating a new urban quarter that will benefit from Crossrail connectivity and proximity to Chiswick High Street's premium amenities.
The timing couldn't be more crucial. With the student accommodation scheduled for delivery in the 2028/29 academic year, the development directly addresses the severe undersupply affecting prestigious institutions, including Imperial College, University of West London, and Richmond American University. This supply-demand imbalance has created a golden opportunity for investors, with rental yields in London's PBSA sector consistently outperforming traditional residential investments.
Source: europe-re.com on the 10 June 2025
https://europe-re.com/delancey-backs-28-7m-pbsa-scheme-as-london-s-student-housing-shortage-reaches-critical-point/74318