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loc8me enters Lancaster through Mighty Student Living acquisition
18 September 2026 | Portfolio acquisition | UK | 1,000+ beds | Operational
The deal establishes Lancaster as loc8me's 20th university city and adds a local team with an established landlord and student base.
Key details
Asset type | Operational |
Location | Lancaster, UK |
Capacity | More than 1,000 beds |
Seller | Mighty Student Living |
Buyer | loc8me |
Value | Undisclosed |
The transaction brings more than 1,000 student bedrooms under loc8me's management and extends the business into Lancaster. Mighty Student Living's local team will join the wider group, retaining its market knowledge and landlord relationships.
The acquisition expands loc8me's national management footprint without requiring ownership of the underlying housing. It follows the company's recent growth through acquisitions and new regional offices.
Strategic context
The deal gives loc8me immediate operating density in a new university market and strengthens its asset‑light growth model. Integrating an established local platform reduces market‑entry risk and creates opportunities to apply the group's technology, marketing and management systems across a larger portfolio.
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