Rockfield

Rockfield Real Estate was established in 2014 with a mission to develop high-quality and sustainable housing solutions for young professionals and students in urban areas. The firm's founders identified a growing demand for affordable housing in major cities, alongside a need for innovative living concepts designed to enable residents to grow and thrive within a community. This vision guided Rockfield in its journey to become a fully integrated real estate company, focusing on comprehensive solutions for the urban living sector across Europe.

From its inception, Rockfield adopted an integrated approach, managing all aspects of real estate in-house. This includes project development, acquisition, investment management, and property management. This strategy allows the company to offer tailored solutions that address the specific needs of both institutional investors and tenants. Since its founding, Rockfield has expanded significantly, evolving into an investment manager with a portfolio exceeding €1 billion in assets under management and approximately 8,000 housing units across various European cities.

A core focus for Rockfield is purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and housing for young professionals. The company has developed a pan-European student accommodation strategy, often in partnership with other investment firms, targeting key university cities with demand imbalances from rising student populations and structural undersupply. This strategy has led to the acquisition of a diversified portfolio of high-quality assets in countries such as Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Germany, and France, with the portfolio reaching approximately 6,000 beds across leading student cities. Rockfield also manages specific investment funds, including the European Student Accommodation Fund, which focuses on building a portfolio of student housing in key European university cities, and the Dutch Student and Young Professional Housing Fund (DSYPH), which invests in housing for students and young professionals in dynamic urban areas.

Sustainability, encompassing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, is a fundamental aspect of Rockfield's operations and values. The company strives to meet current standards by developing homes that align with energy and environmental requirements, such as the CRREM Paris Proof standards. Its properties are designed with sustainability in mind, aiming to offer comfortable living spaces while contributing positively to society. Furthermore, Rockfield emphasizes fostering a sense of community and social interaction within its housing projects, creating living environments that encourage residents' growth as part of its commitment to ESG principles.

Rockfield offers a broad range of real estate strategies in urban areas across Europe, catering to the diverse needs of its partners. These strategies include Core, Core Plus, Value Add, and Development, all focused on delivering value in various markets. The firm's investment management approach is characterized by full integration, tailored strategies for investors, and a commitment to sustainable growth. Rockfield is a member of INREV, a leading European platform for institutional investors and investment managers in non-listed real estate, and NEPROM, the Dutch association of property developers. The company's processes are annually confirmed by its ISAE 3402 Type II certification, underscoring its commitment to quality and dependability.