Malaysian property developer Gamuda Land announced on Oct 23 that it has acquired a prime site at 14 Marshgate Lane in Stratford, East London, for the development of a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project with 321 beds.

It marks Gamuda Land UK’s first fully self-developed and managed PBSA project. “This step towards self-sufficiency is a natural evolution for us,” says Niall Farmer, head of Gamuda Land UK.

“Marshgate demonstrates our ability to manage the full development lifecycle in the UK, while remaining open to joint venture partnerships that align with our investment criteria,” he adds.

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Located within walking distance of University College London (UCL) East and the London College of Fashion, the project will be the closest private PBSA to UCL East. It also sits near Westfield Stratford City — London’s largest shopping mall — and is well connected via Pudding Mill Lane Station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). Completion is targeted for 2028.

The new project brings Gamuda Land’s UK PBSA portfolio to three developments, with a total of 1,232 beds.

In London, the developer is also behind Press House, a 419-bed PBSA in Woolwich (Zone 4), developed in partnership with Singapore-based private equity real estate firm QIP. Press House is slated for completion in phases between 2026 and 2027.

In Glasgow, Gamuda Land is developing City Wharf, a 492-bed PBSA project in a joint venture with Dandara Living, scheduled for completion in 2026.

According to the company, the PBSA segment remains a key growth pillar for Gamuda Land. It complements the developer’s other UK ventures, including West Hampstead Central, a build-to-sell residential development in North London.

Gamuda is also expanding into the commercial sector through a prime Grade-A office redevelopment at 75 London Wall, undertaken jointly with London-based real estate investor Castleforge. The £1.2 billion project — a redevelopment of the former Winchester House, previously the UK headquarters of Deutsche Bank — is due for completion in September 2027.

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Upon completion, the 14-storey 75 London Wall will feature a gross development area of 688,000 sq ft and a net lettable area of 465,882 sq ft. The building is targeting to achieve BREEAM “Outstanding”, WELL Core “Platinum”, and NABERS UK 5-Star Design certifications.

“We are committed to scaling in the UK through disciplined acquisitions, sustainable design, and strategic partnerships,” says Farmer. “With our growing London presence, we see strong opportunities for further growth and collaboration with institutional investors who share our long-term sustainable outlook.”