Kat Ilett
Associate, Capital Markets
A true asset to our Capital Markets team, Kat specialises in student accommodation, Build to Rent, development and strategic consultancy.

A true asset to our Capital Markets team, Kat specialises in student accommodation, Build to Rent, development and strategic consultancy.

With extensive knowledge of the student accommodation and Build to Rent markets, it is clear Kat has an impressive collection of skills. She is fully equipped to value your property, source sites for development and advise on interesting investment opportunities to help realise your vision.
Not only will Kat advise you on financial returns, she will guide you through to project completion, whether that be securing a funding partner or assisting throughout the legal process.
Kat has a successful track record in asset disposal, having sold student accommodation assets in Edinburgh, Selly Oak and Dundee on behalf of Maven Capital Partners and a portfolio of a hundred PRS properties in Suffolk.
Her diligent work on the purchase of Grosvenor House in Covent Garden for Aberdeen Standard and the forward funding purchase of Mount Pleasant Halls in Cambridge for Legal & General, demonstrates why her team were Highly Commended in the ‘Agency of the Year’ category at the Student Accommodation Awards 2019.
Awards:
Highly Commended ‘Agency of the Year’ at the Student Accommodation Awards.
Aberdeen Standard Investments were extremely impressed with Bidwells' unique knowledge of the sector, Kat Ilett is a delight to work with.

Bidwells Help Moorfield Ink First ESG-Linked PBSA Development Agreement
Bidwells has advised Moorfield Group on its first ESG-linked development agreement - a 282-room PBSA development in Colchester.

Bidwells act for Socius Development Ltd in the Purchase of Saxon Court, Milton Keynes for a £190m Mixed Use Development.
Socius Development Ltd has acquired Saxon Court in Milton Keynes, a landmark office building with adjacent development site. Funded by Patron Capital, the pan-European institutional real estate investor, Socius Development Ltd is planning to create a new Grade A office hub with flexible workspace, Build-to-Rent homes, retail and community spaces in the heart of the city.

Sale of a 72-bed building used for NHS staff and student accommodation

Joint venture development funding of 282 PBSA beds

Bidwells Act for Socius Development Ltd in the Purchase of Saxon Court, Milton Keynes for a £190m Mixed Use Development

Sale of site with planning permission for 216 student beds

Investment sale of a prime direct let student accommodation asset

L&G Pensions Ltd forward funded the development of Mount Pleasant Halls in Cambridge

Creating a collaborative environment fit for Milton Keynes Innovation and tech community.
