We're serious about sustainability...
We believe that student housing can do more than just provide a roof over your head. It can be a place where you feel good, do good, and make a difference for the planet and your community.
Our mission is to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and socially responsible student housing that enhances tenant well-being, strengthens communities, and minimises environmental impact.
Environmental
Making Sustainable Choices
Sustainable Refurbishments
We are committed to using eco-friendly and long-lasting materials for our property refurbishments. Where possible, we aim to retain existing fixtures and furniture. Any unwanted items will be recycled or donated.
Energy Efficiency
Where it makes sense, we install better insulation, smart technology, and renewable energy options like solar panels to reduce the energy consumption of our properties
Eco-Friendly Living
Through simple, practical guides, we help our tenants recycle better, save energy, and reduce waste.
Green Energy Contracts
We aim to supply all of our buildings with electricity generated from 100% renewable sources.
Social
Bringing People Together
Co-Living
We design our homes to be enjoyed by groups of friends, allowing our tenants to benefit from lower living costs, more space, and greater social connectivity.
Well-Designed
We carefully design our living spaces to give residents a space they can feel proud of, prioritising wellbeing and safety.
Giving Back
We hire locally and support local charities as much as we can. We’re also big believers in empowering our tenants to make a difference. As part of this, we create opportunities for students to volunteer and/or lead their own community projects.
Governance
Doing Things Right
Safety First
We make sure all of our properties are safe and compliant with housing regulations.
24/7 Support
Our dedicated property management team are on hand 24/7 to resolve any maintenance or other tenant issues as soon as possible. We’ll also conduct regular tenant surveys to better understand and respond to tenant needs.
Clear and Simple
No jargon in our contracts – just leases tenants can understand and trust.
ESG Reporting
We’re committed to being as transparent on our ESG goals as possible and will publish an annual report that covers how we’re doing.
Case Studies
Smart Heating
- At the start of the academic year in 2024, we installed intelligent thermostats across all our properties in Newcastle, aiming to cut energy used from wasted heating.
- Since installing the smart thermostats, our annual energy consumption has reduced by over 20%.
- We estimate the smart thermostats have saved over 160,000 kWh of wasted energy used for heating. That’s enough energy to make 6.4 million slices of toast.
Reducing Furniture Waste
- Our 2025 refurbishment at Leazes Parade in Newcastle left us with surplus furniture – no longer needed in our flats but far too good to waste.
- We’ve partnered with Orange Box, a local social enterprise, to make sure it went to good use.
- Through this collaboration, more than 300 items of furniture were collected and redistributed to people in need, diverting over 8 tonnes of waste from landfill. Not a bad result for a clear-out – Marie Kondo would be proud.