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Chicago & Midwest  + Downtown  + Student Housing  |  March 6, 2026
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

Harrison Street Asset Management Sells UK Student Housing Portfolio

Chicago-based Harrison Street Asset Management announced the sale of a purpose-built student accommodation portfolio in Bristol, United Kingdom to Ottoway Portfolio Holdings.

CBRE advised the seller on the transaction. The portfolio comprises two adjacent, high-quality student housing properties, Print Hall and Unity Street, totaling 491 beds and developed in partnership with joint venture partner Global Student Accommodation. The assets offer a mix of studios and single bedrooms within cluster apartments and feature premium amenities.

Located near the University of Bristol and the city center, the properties benefit from proximity to key academic institutions and the city’s shopping district. Print Hall opened in 2017, while Unity Street was delivered in 2019.

“This transaction reflects the attractiveness of high-quality student housing as an asset class, and the continued global demand for alternative real estate in institutional-grade portfolios amid a more selective investment environment,” said Paul Bashir, CEO-Europe Real Estate at Harrison Street Asset Management.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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