The Burnet Point scheme in Abbey Lane is the first-ever mixed-use residential development of its kind by Unite Students, one of the UK’s largest student accommodation providers.
The development will use low-carbon concrete and timber composite. Carbon lifecycle assessments show Burnet Point will be Unite Students’ lowest-carbon new-build project.
As well as 298 student bedrooms across cluster and studio flats with communal spaces, Burnet Point will also provide 66 one-, two- and three-bedroom flats for rent, including 17 affordable units to be managed by Hillcrest Homes.
Tom Brewerton, group development director at Unite Students, said: “This is the company’s first combined development of purpose-built student accommodation, build-to-rent and affordable housing. We look forward to contributing positively to the student and private rental market in Edinburgh to help address the supply-demand imbalance in the city.”
Graham Building North regional managing director Gary Holmes added: “Burnet Point is a unique project which prioritises sustainable construction. The demand for student accommodation continues to grow and the build-to-rent market remains buoyant, giving us a strong pipeline of projects in the coming years.”
Burnet Point is scheduled to be completed in September 2025.
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