Student accommodation

From site opportunity to lived student experience.

Purpose-built student accommodation is a specialised asset class. Eris publishes a full development capability, while RISE provides the operating layer that turns a completed building into a managed student community.

PBSA
Site
Design
Build
Operate
Optimise
5properties developed since 2018
R3.3bnpublished value developed
5,800published total beds
3developments opening in 2027

Full-cycle capability

A clearer view of who does what.

01

Source & assess

Site sourcing, acquisition and opportunity assessment in university cities and education nodes.

02

Plan & design

Planning and design management around affordability, location, quality, safety and the student experience.

03

Procure & deliver

Construction procurement and oversight with programme, quality and stakeholder coordination.

04

Lease & operate

RISE carries the completed asset into leasing, residence management, facilities and day-to-day student support.

05

Manage & optimise

Asset, property and facilities capability keeps the operating property aligned to long-term performance.

Why the platform matters

Purpose-built means more than adding beds.

RISE’s published model is centred on six principles: affordability, convenient locations, quality accommodation, safety and security, health and wellness, and great student experiences.

Explore RISE operations
LivingFurnished rooms and shared amenities
LearningStudy areas, labs and connectivity
SupportOn-site management and residence teams
CommunityStudent Life programme and shared spaces

Current portfolio

See the residences and the 2027 pipeline.

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