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01 Jun 2026

Investec provides £47mn refinance for YourTRIBE PBSA scheme in Elephant & Castle

  • Senior investment facility refinances a newly completed 226-bed scheme in a well-connected central London location
  • Funding supports YourTRIBE’s continued expansion across the London PBSA market 
  • Investec completed £226 million of student accommodation and co-living transactions during FY2025/26 and £462 million over the last three financial years
     

Investec Bank plc ("Investec"), a leading international bank and wealth manager, today announces that it has provided a £46.95 million senior investment loan to YourTRIBE, a London-based purpose-built student accommodation operator and student living brand, to refinance its newly completed 226-bed PBSA scheme in Elephant & Castle.

The facility refinances the existing lender and supports continued investment across the growing YourTRIBE platform. The transaction builds on Investec's long-standing relationship with the wider borrower group, which spans more than 20 years, and marks Investec's second completed deal with YourTRIBE following its earlier £37 million facility for the group's South Bermondsey PBSA scheme.

The asset is already trading with students in occupation and is located close to Elephant & Castle Underground Station, giving residents strong access across London. The scheme benefits from structural undersupply in the London PBSA market relative to student demand, with location remaining a key differentiator for well-positioned accommodation.

Ian Burdett, Investec Real Estate, said:

“This transaction reflects Investec’s long-standing relationship with the YourTRIBE borrower group and its continued support for the business as it expands across the London PBSA market. The senior investment facility provides YourTRIBE with certainty of execution and helps refinance a high-quality, newly completed asset, while supporting the next stage of growth for its platform.”

"The scheme is already operational and well located in Elephant & Castle, an area with strong transport links and access to London's large and diverse student population. Investec continues to back experienced operators delivering professionally managed accommodation in locations with compelling market fundamentals."

James Rogers, Investment Director, YourTRIBE, said:

“Investec has delivered a facility that aligns perfectly with our capital requirements and growth plans. The Elephant & Castle scheme represents exactly what we aim to deliver; professionally managed, well-located accommodation serving London's undersupplied student market. We're pleased to deepen our partnership with a lender that understands the fundamentals of the sector and the opportunity ahead for YourTRIBE.”

This transaction builds on Investec Real Estate’s established track record in the UK student accommodation and co-living sectors, where it completed £226 million of transactions during FY2025/26 and £462 million over the last three financial years. Investec Real Estate provides development and investment finance to private, institutional and corporate clients, supporting experienced developers, investors and operators with senior debt and other banking solutions for well-located PBSA schemes and other property-backed projects.

 

  • Notes to Editors

    This press release is issued on behalf of Investec Bank plc. Investec Bank plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Financial Services Register number 172330. Registered in England and Wales (No. 489604). Registered office at 30 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7QP. Member of the London Stock Exchange.

For further information, please contact:

Charles Clarke

Charles Clarke

Head of Business PR
About Investec

Investec Bank plc (‘IBP’) is the banking subsidiary of Investec plc. Investec plc is a FTSE-250 listed company which holds the majority of Investec Group’s non-Southern African businesses under a dual listed company structure. IBP partners with private, institutional and corporate clients, offering banking and investment services in the UK, Europe and US, Continental Europe, Channel Island, India, Switzerland and Ireland.

IBP also offers wealth management services through its strategic partnership with Rathbones Group, the UK’s largest discretionary wealth manager. IBP has operated in the UK since 1992.

As part of the Investec Group, IBP is a purpose-driven organisation, dedicated to its core purpose of creating enduring worth. This means we will always strive to create long-term value for all stakeholders and contribute meaningfully to people, communities and the planet. 

Further information can be found at www.investec.com.

 

About YourTRIBE

YourTRIBE is a London-based purpose-built student accommodation operator and student living brand focused on delivering high-quality, professionally managed accommodation in well-connected locations across the capital. The business operates a growing portfolio of PBSA schemes serving London’s diverse and expanding student population, with a focus on sites benefiting from strong transport links and proximity to major universities.