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Posted 18th September 2024

SFG Appoints New Directors and Celebrates Major Milestone

SF Group (SFG), a specialist advisor, investor, developer and investment manager in the student accommodation and property sectors has appointed two new directors as it looks to accelerate growth during its next phase of development.

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SFG Appoints New Directors and Celebrates Major Milestone
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Now in its sixth year of trading, SFG is primed for expansion across its advisory, asset management and investment specialities

SF Group (SFG), a specialist advisor, investor, developer and investment manager in the student accommodation and property sectors has appointed two new directors as it looks to accelerate growth during its next phase of development.

Over the last six years, SFG has cultivated a team of experts with more than 150 years of combined knowledge in the real estate sector with a considerable focus in Higher Education (HE):

  • Under the ‘Student First’ brand, SFG specialises in tailored commercial advice to universities, developers and funders with a specialist team unique for their knowledge of Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) having sat on all sides of the table in working with the HE sectors. Since inception, the company has increased its turnover by 50% year on year, developed over 20 new residential strategies for UK universities, led Design, Build, Fund Operate (DBFO) partnership projects at eight universities and advised on nomination agreements for over 8,000 student beds.
  • Under the ‘SF Investment Management’ brand, SFG has managed over £500 million of assets, including direct let and on-campus PBSA partnerships, residential, retail and hospitality assets. Within the last year, the team has facilitated the successful turnaround and sale of an 800-bed PBSA portfolio through performance improvement and operational restructuring and completed the three year rehabilitation and lease of a 200 year-old historic building for the Inditex Group’s flagship Zara store in Lisbon. SFG is now targeting capital partners to further its direct investment strategy and grow its asset management platform.

Robert Kingham has stepped into the role of Director, Head of Advisory after joining SFG in 2022 as Head of University Advisory. Robert has over 25 years’ experience in the property industry and for the last 18 has specialised in providing strategic estates advice to the HE sector. Robert has led or advised multiple universities on student housing partnership projects that have created or upgraded around 15,000 beds. His previous roles include Director for Higher Education at professional services firm JLL, as well as serving on the Finance and Resources Committee at Cardiff University.

On his appointment, Robert said: “Having spent more than 15 years dedicated to improving student accommodation and university living standards, I am excited to take my place as a Director at SFG. My deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this sector will guide our efforts to enhance the student experience for our clients and across our portfolio. It’s a great privilege to be able to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional housing solutions for students nationally.”

Andrew May has been appointed as Director, Head of Development for SFG and will lead the focus on its direct investment strategy. Andrew has over 30-years’ experience of real estate, PFI/PPP and infrastructure projects and has been Involved in PBSA since 2002, including as one of the co-founders of UPP.  A previous Director of Estates at University of Hertfordshire and Development Director of Located (a government owned property company), Andrew has been actively involved in c. 30,000 beds

Andrew commented: “Investment in Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) is increasing rapidly, with the latest figures reaching £2.45 billion in the first half of 2024. I am excited to lead the strategic growth of SFG’s development and investment management activities with a focus on enhancing the value we deliver to students and educational institutions while ensuring sustainable returns.”

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