Insights > Deals
Hasso Plattner Foundation buys Potsdam student housing site
26 October 2026 | Land acquisition | Germany | 344 beds | Development
The new owner plans a student residence combining new construction with the restoration of listed coach houses.
Key details
Asset type | Development |
Location | Potsdam, Germany |
Capacity | 344 beds |
Buyer | HPF Real Estate gGmbH |
Seller | Undisclosed |
Value | Undisclosed |
Source: Hasso Plattner Foundation
Sonar Real Estate has brokered the off‑market sale of an 11,000 sq m site in Potsdam on behalf of a pan‑European property investment manager. The property, which includes listed coach houses, was acquired by HPF Real Estate gGmbH, which plans to carefully restore the historic buildings alongside the development of student accommodation.
Subject to approval from its governing bodies, Studierendenwerk West: Brandenburg is slated to operate the new student hall of residence.
Strategic context
Prior to completing the sale, Sonar had prepared residential plans for the site, which replaced an earlier office‑led concept. HPF’s acquisition builds on these plans with a focus on student accommodation, complementing its involvement in Potsdam’s broader university campus development.
At the same time, the reuse of the listed buildings makes heritage integration a key delivery factor as well as an architectural feature. As building approvals are still required, the completed land purchase does not yet mean that construction can begin.
SUBSCRIBE TO STUDENT HOUSING INSIDER
Stay close to the student housing market
Subscribe to Student Housing Insider for a weekly update on student housing transactions, development pipeline, market trends and selected BONARD analysis.
Designed for investors, developers, operators, lenders and market participants tracking the student housing sector.