CBRE Advises Mansford LLP on the Refinancing of Student Cribs, the UK’s Largest Student HMO Platform

CBRE has advised Mansford LLP, the UK-based multi-strategy real estate investment firm, on the refinancing of subsidiary Student Cribs, the UK’s largest scaled student HMO platform. The portfolio comprises 5,271 beds across 1,220 assets, located in 25 leading UK student cities and towns.

The loan will refinance the existing debt secured against the majority of Student Cribs’s portfolio, valued at £600m, and provides significant structural and operational flexibility for the platform to continue realising its extensive growth potential. Since acquiring Student Cribs in 2016, Mansford LLP has added 3,915 beds, reflecting the growing demand for premium, institutionally managed student housing. This growth is set to accelerate as Mansford LLP prepares to launch an additional Student Cribs investment vehicle in 2026. 

Charles Knight, Founding Partner at Mansford LLP commented: “This refinancing underpins the strength of the Student Cribs platform, which we have built into the UK’s leading provider of exceptional accommodation for second- and third-year students. The new facility gives us the flexibility to continue enhancing the portfolio and delivering a best-in-class product.”

Lewis Cartwright, Director at Barclays Bank added: “Barclays is pleased to expand our relationship with Mansford LLP and Student Cribs as they enter this new chapter for the business. By providing tailored financing solutions, Barclays is committed to supporting leading specialist operators by delivering financing solutions which enable long-term growth.”