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Homes for Students (HfS) has been appointed by Imperial College London to manage its postgraduate only accommodation, GradPad, as the university further invests in upgrading its portfolio of 1,172 beds.
Homes for Students, under its sister brand Prestige Student Living, are providing end-to-end support for the properties, providing a sales and marketing function, and day-to-day facilities management at Wood Lane Studios in White City (606 beds) and Griffon Studios in Battersea (566 beds).
This move will ensure a better experience for postgraduate students, who benefit from studio flats with all-inclusive utility bills, a private gym, free Wi-Fi, and a private courtyard garden.
GradPad is Imperial’s dedicated postgraduate accommodation brand, created to offer high-quality living environments for master’s and doctoral students studying at various universities in London. Homes for Students will continue to operate the properties under the GradPad brand, this will ensure consistency with Imperial’s standards whilst benefiting from HfS’ expertise to give residents the best possible experience. On-site staff teams will remain as before, with current students living in GradPad being unaffected by these changes.
Graham Rogers, Co-CEO at Homes for Students, said: “We are proud to be entrusted by Imperial College London, one of the world’s top universities, to support their postgraduate community through the management of these exceptional properties. Our operational flexibility, sector expertise, and commitment to quality align closely with Imperial’s ambition to provide an exceptional residential experience for postgraduate students.
“We value our strong relationships with many universities, and this partnership helps to solidify our relationship with Imperial. Our long-term aim is to use our established platform and expertise to support more educational institutions.”
HfS’s sister company VervLife has also been appointed to manage 182 units for Imperial College London, showcasing the Group’s ability to manage various asset types.
