NatWest provides £190 million green development loan for urbanest London student housing project
NWG•Expected opening timeline
urbanest expects the site to open for the 2029-30 academic year.
Project details and sustainability targets
The development includes two connected towers of 30 and 27 storeys on the River Thames South Bank.
The project targets Passivhaus certification, alongside BREEAM Outstanding, as part of the loan’s green financing framework.
Green development loan for London student housing project
NatWest Group provided a GBP 190 million green development loan to urbanest for a London purpose-built student accommodation project.
Funding supports the 897-bed Albert Embankment scheme in Vauxhall, with completion targeted for summer 2029.
