Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) third-party manager Fresh has successfully taken over the management of the Alma Place development in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The scheme comprises 393-units in a mix of en-suite and studio apartments. Amenities include a fitness suite, yoga studio, gaming hub, karaoke booth, social lounge, landscaped central courtyard and a variety of study areas. Residents at Amla Place also benefit from in-room laundry facilities.
Fresh has announced that bookings for 2025/26 are open, with en-suites available at Alma Place from £156 per week for a 51-week tenancy and high-spec studios starting at £275 per week for a 51-week tenancy.
“The addition of Alma Place is an exciting milestone for Fresh as we expand our portfolio in Northern Ireland.
“We’re committed to delivering an outstanding resident experience, and students will be able to benefit from our Be Wellbeing events and support programme.
“At Alma Place, we will create a vibrant and supportive community where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally.
“The exceptional facilities and prime location in the heart of Belfast make Alma Place a standout choice for students, and we’re thrilled to bring our expertise to this fantastic property.”
Linsey Cullen, Head of Divisional Operations – North, Fresh
Fresh currently manages c.19,000 student accommodation, Build to Rent, co-living homes for a wide range of clients across 58 operational properties. The company is part of the Watkin Jones Group, a developer and manager of residential for rent homes. Since 1999, Watkin Jones has delivered 49,000 student beds across 147 sites.
