New Project

Construction of this 422 bed purpose built student accommodation development is now well underway and is scheduled to complete in time for the new student intake in Autumn 2021.  The project is the first UK development site acquired by CA Ventures who will own and operate the property upon completion.

KR Developments secured a second UK project for CA Ventures at Dart Square, Sheffield.  Robertson Construction have been appointed as main contractor and construction is well underway, with completion anticipated during August 2021.  This new purpose built student accommodation development will have 250 bedrooms and is located directly opposite the University of Sheffield’s iconic Arts Tower.

KR Developments secured a third purpose built student accommodation development for CA Ventures at Dundee Street, Edinburgh.  Construction of the project is ongoing and the 225 bedroom scheme is scheduled to complete in June 2021.

We completed the redevelopment of 151-155 George Street, Glasgow and sold the completed development to Empiric Student Property for £9.6 million in August 2017.
Originally constructed as a tobacco warehouse in the late 1800’s, the building was more recently used as offices by the University of Strathclyde.  The building was redeveloped to provide high quality student accommodation comprising 87 self contained studios and 1 two bedroom apartment together with a gym, cinema, games room, common room, meeting rooms and laundry.

We purchased this small car park site in the heart of the Edinburgh’s Unesco World Heritage Centre from City of Edinburgh Council.  We obtained detailed planning permission for a student accommodation development comprising 52 self contained studio apartments together with reception, meeting/common room and laundry.

Having undertaken an extensive archaeological programme of works and site preparation works, the new development was to be forward funded by Curlew Student Property in an agreed £8m forward funding deal.  It was subsequently agreed that Curlew would purchase the development outright with K R Developments remaining as a joint venture partner.

A short distance from Glasgow University, this development was undertaken while at Macdonald Estates and comprised a 6 storey, 75 bedroom student residence leased to Kaplan and with a retail unit leased to Sainsbury’s at ground floor. The project was forward funded by Milton Keynes Parks Trust.

 Construction was completed in August 2012 in time for the commencement of the new university academic year.

Following the successful completion of 1175 Argyle Street, another site close by was purchased in April 2013.  The site was then developed in joint venture with Harwood Real Estate to provides a new 232 bedroom student residence.  Complete with a sky lounge for studio residents, a gym, games room, common room and a communal garden the development provides excellent modern accommodation close to Glasgow University.

The building was sold on completion to AUB Student Property Fund and is now in the ownership of Unite. 

Completed 2014

Completed 2013