A housing operator has been named Student Housing Operator of the Year 2025.
Abodus Student Living received the award at The PBSA Awards in Lisbon, with the title recognising its commitment to offering an elevated student living experience across its UK locations.
The award was one of four major industry honours won by the company.
Other accolades include the Gold Operator accreditation from Investor in Students and the title of Most Inclusive Student Accommodation Provider at Property Week’s Student Accommodation Awards.
The firm also received a Highly Commended recognition in the UK’s Best Operator under 5000 beds category.
Abodus achieved a 98% occupancy rate across its UK portfolio and recorded Net Promoter Scores (NPS) above 70, placing it among the top global performers in customer experience.
This success reflects its fully independent, end-to-end operating model, which covers development, investment, and asset management.
Two new developments launched this year: Martha Street Apartments in central Glasgow and Union Square in Newcastle.
The Glasgow site offers "high-quality accommodation" for both domestic and international students as well as co-living residents.
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Abodus has expanded its senior team and established a Sustainability Committee to drive social and environmental initiatives.
Over the past year, students and teams donated 374 bags of pre-loved items, raising an estimated £7854 for the British Heart Foundation and bringing total donations since 2024 to £35,910.
Through its partnership with Ecologi, the company has also planted 530 trees to support reforestation and climate action.
As the company prepares for 2026, it will continue to focus on portfolio growth, technology integration, and sustainability.
Joss Muirie, chief executive of Abodus Student Living, said: "Winning Student Housing Operator of the Year is a huge endorsement of our team’s continued performance, innovation and commitment to putting students first.
"We’ve delivered another exceptional year, from launching new assets to strengthening our leadership team and achieving 98% occupancy across the portfolio.
"Our recent investment in technology, AI integration, and our rebrand mean we are exceptionally well-positioned for the next stage of our growth journey.
"With further UK acquisitions in the pipeline, 2026 is shaping up to be another transformative year for the business."
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