Fresh appointed by Round Hill Capital to manage their Irish PBSA portfolio
Fresh, a leading UK specialist third-party manager of residential for rent homes, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by Round Hill Capital to take over the operational management and marketing of its Irish PBSA Portfolio.
In an important milestone for Fresh, this appointment marks the first time the business has worked with Round Hill Capital, a leading global specialist real estate investor, developer and manager. The partnership will help to expand Fresh’s presence in Ireland. Since the contract was awarded, Fresh has successfully onboarded 1,343 student beds per April 1st across four Irish Assets in the cities of Cork and Dublin:
· Broga House, located in the centre of Cork, provides excellent access to University College Cork, with residents able to take advantage of its brainstorming room, games room and TV lounge.
· Ardee Point in Dublin, situated in Newmarket within the Liberties area of the city, is conveniently located for all of the main universities, with amenities including a gym, group study room, TV lounge, cinema and chill-out zone.
· Curraheen Point in Cork has a mix of studios and en-suite rooms, with residents benefiting from a group study room, common kitchen and TV lounge.
· Ashlin House, also in Cork, offers amenities including a gym, games room and cinema, as well as a communal kitchen, TV lounge, study room and TULU smart lockers.
Residents will also benefit from Fresh’s award-winning ‘Be Wellbeing’ programme, whose dedicated site teams aim to create a sense of belonging and community for all its residents through its four pillars: be active, be connected, be social and be supported. Community engagement and activities are encouraged through the Be calendar of events and a resource hub is available to support residents with both their mental health and well-being. Fresh’s Be Wellbeing programme was recognised at the 2024 Property Week Inspiring Women in Property (IWiP) Awards, winning the “Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative of the Year” award.
Commenting on the appointment, Sam Scott, Managing Director at Fresh, said:
"We are thrilled to partner with Round Hill Capital, a leading global specialist real estate investor, as we continue to expand our presence in Ireland. Taking on these four fantastic properties – our first in Cork and expanding in Dublin – marks an exciting step in growing our portfolio and bringing our market-leading management services to even more students. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Fresh team for their commitment throughout the tender process and their hard work onboarding the properties. We are excited to introduce our new residents to all that Fresh has to offer.”
Kirk Lindstrom, Chief Investment Officer at Round Hill Capital, added:
"We are pleased to announce that we have entrusted Fresh, a leading specialist in residential rental management, with the operational management and marketing of our Irish PBSA Portfolio. Fresh's expertise in the sector distinguished them from competitors and we believe that their management will provide a high-quality living experience for our residents and maximise the value of our assets."
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