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
Leeds, UK
474 beds
Operational
Downing continues to remain at the forefront of development in Leeds with Phase 3 of the Central Village student accommodation scheme.
Newcastle, UK
543 beds
Operational
The fourth & final phase of the £250 million Downing Plaza development, the largest planning application to be granted in Newcastle for a generation, is on the former Hill Court site adjacent to The University of Newcastle Business School which was built by Downing in 2011.
Glasgow, UK
701 beds
£65million
Operational
Downing’s initial £65m West Village scheme has revitalised the site of a former railway station to create a luxury student accommodation development in one of the UK’s premier university cities.
Leeds, UK
1,455 beds
Completed
Building on the success of its renowned Broadcasting Place development, Downing’s Central Village scheme has seen it deliver 981 student bedrooms over phases 1 & 2 with another 474 bedrooms in phase 3.
Newcastle, UK
1,843 beds
Completed
On the site of the former Newcastle and Brown Brewery, the Downing Plaza development in Newcastle is the largest planning application to be granted in Newcastle for a generation.
Cambridge, UK
271 beds
Operational
Located in one of the world’s most prestigious university cities and part of the wider CB1 regeneration scheme of Cambridge railway station and its surrounding areas, the £75 million development delivered 586 student bedrooms to Cambridge.
Liverpool, UK
241 beds
Operational
The former Scandinavian Hotel, this landmark building is dominated by Liverpool’s Imperial Arch, the largest outside of China, and enjoys views of the magnificent Anglican Cathedral.
Liverpool, UK
90 beds
Operational
Completed in 2014, this development comprises of 90 high grade studio apartments and is situated in the heart of Liverpool’s university district and cultural quarter.
Central London, UK
209 beds
Operational
An 80,000 sq. ft. scheme in North Acton, West London which delivers modern student accommodation and retail. The scheme features 209 high quality studio apartments with an end value of approximately £30 million.
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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