PGIM Real Estate has acquired a purpose-built student accommodation portfolio from Unite Students. Generation Partners will act as the asset and development manager and its operational management arm, Now Student Living will be retained as the Property Manager. Since its formation in 2023, Now Student Living have appointed Fjeld Consulting to project-manage the handover process for all its properties, streamlining operations and driving efficiency. Scott Blakeway, Head of Consultancy Services at Fjeld Consulting, commented: “We are proud that Fjeld Consulting have played a pivotal role in supporting the rapid growth journey of the Now Student Living PBSA platform. In under 12 months, we've worked closely with the team to support their expansion from inception to a remarkable portfolio of 22 properties, and most recently the acquisition of 6 properties from the Unite Students. Our partnership with Now Student Living has not only driven operational efficiency but has also had a significant impact on investment prospects. Leveraging our expertise and strategic guidance, we have project managed the handover process engineering solutions and executing initiatives that have propelled the growth of the business and championed operational excellence. The collaboration exemplifies our dedication to driving tangible and scalable results that deliver value beyond expectations. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and contributing to the ongoing success of Now Student Living's PBSA platform.” As featured in React News: https://lnkd.in/e5xUQkN8 #PBSA #studentliving #procurement #property #investment #operations #resi
Fjeld Consulting
Real Estate
Halesworth, England 1,802 followers
Providing the most innovate solutions to the residential sector
About us
Strategic consulting for the UK Student Accommodation, Build to Rent, and Private Rented Sectors. Focused on purchasing, technology services, income streams, vendor rebates, project management, utility & energy management.
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- Industry
- Real Estate
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Halesworth, England
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Consulting, Private Rented Sector (PRS), Property Management, Build to Rent (BTR), Student Accommodation, and Value Creation
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Fjeld Consulting
Halesworth, England IP19 8BA, GB
Employees at Fjeld Consulting
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Scott Blakeway
Supporting our clients and delivering solutions across the Real Estate sector
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Gareth Duffin
Operational Real Estate Expert | Host of the Know Your Shift podcast | Founder of Method Avenue | Views are my own
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Kelly Sparkes
Office Manager for Fjeld Consulting
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Noah Gonzales
Consultant at Fjeld Consulting
Updates
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In an exclusive with BTR News, Dustin Fjeld, CEO of Fjeld Consulting shares how learnings from the US can help the UK unlock the potential of Build to Rent (BTR). Discussing operational efficiencies, resident experience and addressing the housing shortage, Dustin highlights the untapped potential for institutional investment to reshape rental markets and create high-quality professionally managed rental spaces with enhanced amenities. As demand grows, BTR could be key to solving the housing crisis and delivering a new standard for renters. Read the interview below... #BuildToRent #RealEstate #UKPropertyMarket #FjeldConsulting #BTR #housing #operations #propertymanagement #investment #homes
Q&A: unlocking the UK’s Build to Rent potential
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Dustin Fjeld and Scott Blakeway from Parcel SafePlace and Fjeld Consulting both joined an insightful roundtable discussion this week hosted by Shawbrook for Insider Media in Surrey. The diverse panel explored a wide range of topics, from manufacturing and AI to engineering and government policy, while sharing fresh perspectives on emerging challenges and opportunities. Fellow panellists included Jonathan Buckwell from DHA Planning Group, Kerri-Anne Mruk from Make UK, Simon Boyd from Made in Britain - official, James Hogan and Scott R. from Shawbrook, Ryan Smith from EMC, Andy England from Menzies LLP, and moderator Saptarshi Ray. Look out for the full write-up in the upcoming South East Business Insider issue. Photography by Jon Rigby Photography. #InsiderMedia #FjeldConsulting #ParcelSafePlace #Shawbrook #IndustryInnovation #Roundtable #logistics #insights #leadership
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On Thursday 29 August, our Director of Consulting Services, Scott Blakeway, will be speaking at the StuRents Quarters Webinar at 1pm, sharing his thoughts and expertise on trends within the student accommodation market and supporting businesses to optimise services and increase profitability. Click the following link to sign up and listen to the discussion: https://lnkd.in/e59uy7Ur #pbsa #propertymanagement #realestate #operations #assetmanagement #studentaccomodation #studenthousing
Register for our StuRents' Quarters webinar to stay updated with industry news and trends. Join us next Thursday, 29 August, at 1 PM BST to get exclusive student accommodation insights from industry experts. This quarter, we'll discuss: 🎓 The latest Clearing data 📈 The challenges and opportunities of PMS financial reporting 🏗 Updates to the supply pipeline 📊 Supply vs demand analysis 🔎 Updates to student search behaviour 🏢 PBSA occupancy updates Introducing our speakers: 1️⃣ Richard Ward - Richard leads the StuRents research team, providing proprietary, platform-driven insights to help stakeholders make better-informed decisions about the market. 2️⃣ Scott Blakeway—Scott heads up the consultancy team at Fjeld Consulting, helping support businesses navigating challenges across various Real Estate sectors. His specialist support areas include procurement services, project management, system optimisation, ancillary income, business reporting and resource support. 3️⃣ Calum Martin - Calum is one of our Research Analysts, bringing valuable insights and expertise to the team. Calum specialises in research and analysis in the student accommodation sector. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e2CuVtRF #studentaccommodation #studenthousing #pbsa #hmo #propertymanagementsoftware
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Sharing his career milestones, insights and inspiration in the world of real estate with BE News, read Founder and CEO of Fjeld Consulting and Parcel SafePlace Dustin Fjeld’s interview. Starting his career in the US, discover Dustin's journey from engineering and strategic business services for a national multifamily operator, to starting two companies offering property management solutions for the built environment based in the UK. Click the link below to read... #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #ParcelManagement #CareerJourney #propertymanagement #procurement #property #PBSA #BTR #CoLiving
My BE Career: Dustin Fjeld | BE News
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We are pleased to announce that our Director of Consultancy Services, Scott Blakeway, will be sharing his expertise on the Student Accommodation sector in the upcoming StuRents quarterly webinar on Thursday 29th August at 1pm. Register below to hear Scott delve into market trends and best practices in financial reporting. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a seasoned industry professional, hope you join us for an informative session! #StudentAccommodation #MarketTrends #FinancialReporting #Webinar #IndustryInsights #PBSA #propertymanagement #operations #property
We're excited to announce the return of StuRents' Quarters, our free quarterly webinar on the Student Accommodation sector, for Q3. Join us on Thursday, 29 August, at 13:00 as Richard Ward, our Head of Research, is joined by Scott Blakeway, Director of Consulting Services at Fjeld Consulting, to offer a quarterly analysis of trends within the student accommodation market, including how to optimise financial reporting with a PMS. Industry insights we'll cover: 📊 The latest Clearing data and implications for the student accommodation sector. 📄 The challenges and opportunities of financial reporting with a PMS. 🏗 Updates to the supply pipeline and an analysis of current supply vs demand. 🛏 PBSA occupancy updates and key takeaways. 🔍 Quarterly changes to student search behaviour. #studentaccommodation #studenthousing #pbsa #hmo #propertymanagement
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We wanted to take a moment to recognise our incredible team members Scott Blakeway and Jacob Parkinson who both celebrate a work anniversary this week. Your hard work, dedication and passion have had a significant impact on our team and clients, we are very thankful for your commitment and excited to celebrate this milestone with you. Here's to many more years of success together! #WorkAnniversary #Teamwork #Celebration #Milestone #Grateful
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An insightful day at the StuRents Occupancy Summit, diving into occupancy insights and reflections on the PBSA market. Panel discussions included how occupancy insights and other datasets can be used to improve decision-making; reflections on PMS learnings; and how technology can be used to unlock higher returns for investors, improve operational efficiency, and differentiate the third party offering. We’ve heard from fantastic speakers from across the sector on the 39th level of The Gherkin, at Searcys at The Gherkin – including Greystar, Empiric Student Property plc, CA Ventures, Homes for Students, myself, CloudFox, embracing, Fusion Group, Now Student Living, Project Student, City Developments Limited, aparto Student and Fjeld Consulting. Looking forward to final discussion on the investor and developer landscape, the current challenges and future opportunities with a panel from EQT Exeter, Regal, Harrison Street, Apollo Global Management, Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Well done to Michael Rainsford, Richard Ward and StuRents for hosting a great event and to Marina Safronova for the invite. #pbsanews #pbsa #studentaccommodation #marketinsights #events #residential
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Our Head of Consultancy Services at Fjeld Consulting, Scott Blakeway will be chairing the ‘Unlocking value through Technology’ panel at the StuRents Occupancy Summit on the 6th June, panellists include Laura Starkey from City Developments Limited, Paul Watson from Now Student Living, Shelley Bellett from Project Student, and Fathi Mohamoud from aparto Student, discussing the role of technology to improve operations and create higher returns for investors. Hope to see you there! #StuRents #OccupancySummit23 #property #operations #pbsa #btr #residents #technology #proptech
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The Fjeld Consulting and Parcel SafePlace teams came together for our latest install, the sun was shining today on Outpost Management Ltd's Enclave: Croydon, a 50 storey co-living development that is Europe’s tallest volumetric building. Launched at the end of last year the building features 817 new homes, and in addition to our innovative Parcel Room amenity, digitising the delivery path from courier drop off, to track, trace and collect. The team have also integrated property management software to enhance the resident experience. Thank you Katrina White and Chiara Vazon Colla for all your hard work! #delivery #amenities #coliving #btr #pbsa #property #operations #propertymanagement