DeA Capital Real Estate, together with Invesco Real Estate and Banque des Territoires, has established a strategic joint venture focused on the development of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) across France. The platform aims to address the structural shortage of high-quality student housing by developing modern, sustainable residences in major university markets and locations with strong public transport connections.
The portfolio currently comprises seven student residences and over 2,000 beds, strategically located across Paris and Île-de-France, Paris-Saclay, Rennes, Bordeaux and Toulouse.
The platform combines new developments with the conversion and redevelopment of existing properties, contributing to the transformation of the local real estate stock while responding to increasing demand for purpose-built student accommodation. The latest projects in Issy-les-Moulineaux and Boulogne-Billancourt, for example, involve the redevelopment and conversion of former office properties totalling approximately 12,000 sqm and providing around 550 additional beds.
The residences are designed to offer high-quality accommodation and dedicated services tailored to students’ needs, with a strong focus on ESG performance, connectivity and proximity to major university campuses. Camplus has been appointed to operate the portfolio, ensuring a consistent operating model and student experience across the platform.
