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Ediston and 42 Capital Partners open funding route for UK rental housing
15 October 2026| JV | UK | TBC | Development
The partnership is seeking an initial £150 million to £200 million for rental housing, starting with single‑family schemes in Scotland.
Key details
Asset type | Development |
Location | UK |
Capacity | Undisclosed |
Party 1 | Ediston |
Party 2 | 42 Capital Partners |
Value | Undisclosed |
Ediston has acquired a rental‑housing site near Edinburgh BioQuarter and identified immediate development opportunities for 2,000+ homes. The partners plan to raise £150 million to £200 million, initially for single‑family rental housing in Scotland.
Strategic context
The announcement builds on Ediston's existing investment, development and housing‑management activities, including its landlording near Edinburgh BioQuarter. Partnering with a Singapore‑based capital business provides a route to Southeast Asian investors alongside UK funding partners. The partnership also aims to build a platform worth of £1 billion to £2 billion over the longer term.
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