GFH Financial Group and Student Quarters to invest $100m in US student housing portfolio.

Private equity firms GFH Financial Group and Student Quarters, agreed to invest $100m in US student housing portfolio. GFH’s investment strategy in student housing assets is based on building a diversified portfolio that targets universities within the top 150 universities in the US and that are considered flagship universities in their respective states with strong sporting and academic facilities. These universities have steady growth in enrolments over long periods of time and have large student populations in excess of 20k. "Student Quarters and GFH Financial Group are really excited to be purchasing these high-quality well-located assets in exceptional Power Five markets. These will be the first acquisitions for the new partnership, which will bring compelling investment opportunities and demonstrated results to GFH," Stephanie J. Lynch, Student Quarters CIO.