Maslow Capital, a leading real estate finance provider, has delivered a £29 million development loan to fund a new 189-bed Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) project in Oxford.
Designed to meet growing demand for high-quality student housing, the scheme will feature premium amenities including a cinema, co-working zones, gym, games room, and private dining spaces—offering students a modern, community-focused living experience.
The scheme is being delivered by Prima, Real Living and Cantay Estates, combining significant experience in the delivery, management, and development of PBSA and Build-to-Rent projects. Torsion Construction has been appointed as the main contractor, bringing a strong track record in the successful delivery of living sector projects across the UK.
Oxford remains one of the UK’s most sought-after university cities, home to both the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University. The University of Oxford has been ranked first in the UK – and globally – by Times Higher Education for nine consecutive years. With a growing international student base across both institutions, demand for high-quality student accommodation continues to rise. This scheme is well positioned to meet that demand and deliver much-needed capacity in a supply-constrained market.
Sky Mapson, Senior Director, Origination at Maslow Capital said: “This transaction is a great example of what we look for when deploying capital into the PBSA sector – strong fundamentals, experienced counterparties and a location where demand materially outstrips supply. It has been a pleasure to support Prima, Real Living and Cantay Estates on this opportunity, and we look forward to watching this scheme progress.”
Rachael Gordon, Head of Deal Execution (UK & Europe) said: “We are pleased to support another high-quality PBSA scheme alongside an experienced team. This transaction adds to a growing list of student accommodation projects we have funded and reflects our ongoing commitment to tackling the structural undersupply of purpose-built student housing across key UK and European university cities. With a strong pipeline and deep sector expertise, we remain focused on supporting the delivery of best-in-class living sector assets.”
Ben Hall, CEO & Co-Founder at Prima said: “We are delighted to be working alongside Maslow Capital to deliver this exciting new scheme in one of the UK’s most iconic university cities. Their understanding of the PBSA sector and collaborative approach made them an ideal partner for this project. Together with Real Living and Cantay Estates, we look forward to delivering a high-quality scheme that meets the needs of today’s student population.”
