An unrivalled track record
We have an excellent track record at delivering ambitious transformational regeneration projects that create the best places to live, with an emphasis on quality, community and sustainability.
Developments
Central London, UK
841 beds
£275 million
Completed 2021
Vega is the third student accommodation scheme we have development in the Lambeth / Vauxhall area. Situated next to our Atlas development, Vega has 841 student rooms spanning 37 storeys, featuring extensive social and amenity spaces including a gym, games & study room.
Central London, UK
133 beds
£35 million
Completed
Pound Field offers 133 luxury studio apartments in the heart of the historic Lambeth Palace Conservation Area. The development which overlooks the Houses of Parliament and Archbishops Park is perfect for Post Graduate / Master students who want a smaller student community.
Manchester, UK
792 beds
£150 million
Completed September 2020
River Street Tower is located close to the Mancunian way in Manchester city centre. We have been a huge part of the regeneration of this area of Manchester in recent years.
Coventry, UK
385 beds
Operational
City Point is the second phase of Downing’s Belgrade Plaza development in Coventry. The development will comprise of a 100 one and two bed residential apartments, alongside the 385 student bed accommodation.
Central London, UK
497 beds
Completed
A design-led property delivering high-end student living in the heart of London. We built Holbrook in 2019 and sold it to Greystar in 2022 as part of a £388m deal.
Glasgow, UK
310 beds
£35million
Operational
Sitting adjacent to West Village Glasgow is Downing’s £35 million West View scheme. Located on Castlebank Street, it is just a short walk to the cities popular bars and restaurants.
Central London, UK
578 beds
Operational
Downing’s £160 million scheme is an iconic 32 storey, purpose built student development of 570 bedrooms in the heart of Vauxhall and Nine Elms in Zone 1.
Edinburgh, UK
238 beds
Operational
The scheme provides 238 student beds across 160 en-suite rooms and 78 studios. Students benefit from a large communal lounge, a cinema room and laundry room. The development has significant public open space creating a campus community.
Coventry, UK
598 beds
Operational
Downing has competed a high quality residential, student and retail development at Belgrade Plaza, Coventry. The development comprises of 597 student bedrooms and 12,000 sq. ft. of retail and commercial accommodation, set adjacent to Belgrade Theatre.
Land Acquisition
We are actively seeking land acquisition opportunities across the UK, with particular interest in Russell Group University Cities. We have substantial funds available and have a no-nonsense approach to acquisition. All land will be considered, with or without planning permission.
Our preference is for large brownfield city centre sites, with opportunity for mixed use regeneration including Purpose Built Student Accommodation, co-living and residential.
We will also consider transformation of existing a premises into residential accommodation.
Our experienced team
We have extensive experience in handling the intricacies of large-scale site acquisition. You can trust our knowledgeable team to guide you through the process with expertise and professionalism.
We are always ready to have an informal discussion at your convenience.
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