Fresh gains further recognition for its leading student living offer

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as a finalist for a number of award categories at the GSL Awards following completion of the Spring Wave of the GSL Index survey, which ran from 2nd to the 31st March 2026. This recognition reflects Fresh’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional student living for our residents and dedication to inclusivity, quality, and value.

Following the most recent GSL Index survey, Fresh has been named a finalist for the following award categories:

  • Best Individual Property – The Gate, Sheffield
  • Best Private Housing
  • Best Customer Service
  • Best Student Wellbeing
  • Best Learning Environment – Gulson Gardens, Coventry

These shortlists were determined by the ratings submitted by residents within the Spring Wave of the GSL Index survey and, as such, reflect real student opinions and experiences about Fresh’s properties, including the quality of the properties, the value Fresh offer and Fresh’s approach to building positive learning environments that also support resident wellbeing. Notably, the inclusion of The Gate, in Sheffield, on the shortlist for Best Individual Property follows the category previously being won by The Waterways in Nottingham, in 2025.

The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London following the GSL Investor Summit and Live event on 14 October 2026. Fresh’s recognition at the 2026 GSL Awards follows its long track record of awards success. Most recently, Fresh was accredited as a Platinum certified operator within the GSL Index survey, with a record number of residents taking the time to participate.

Sam Scott, Managing Director at Fresh, commented:

"I am exceptionally proud that Fresh has continued to be recognised at the GSL Awards, following our properties’ outstanding performance in this year’s GSL Index survey. Being continually shortlisted for awards such as Best Private Housing, Best Student Wellbeing, and Best Individual Property is a testament to the ongoing hard work from our residents’ teams, who continually provide an outstanding experience for our residents. Notably, we’re delighted to see The Gate included in the shortlist for Best Individual Property, following the success of The Waterways in last year’s award ceremony. What counts is the student experience, however, to be recognised means so much to our teams at site and centrally who put in the hard work, creativity and make it happen consistently across our business.”