ABOUT US
A SPECIALIST IN UK OPERATIONAL REAL ESTATE
Founded in 2011 and family-owned, Curlew Capital invests, develops and manages operational real estate across the UK living sectors.
2011
ESTABLISHED
Family
OWNED AND ALIGNED
c.£500m
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
Deep investment, development, and asset management track record across operational real estate.
WHO WE ARE
FAMILY-OWNED, ACTIVELY MANAGED
Curlew Capital is a family-owned investment and asset manager focused on operational real estate, with a primary specialism in UK Purpose Built Student Accommodation and a presence across mid-market Build to Rent, development and the wider living sectors.
We take an active, hands-on approach across investment, development and asset management. The Oliver family invests its own capital alongside the institutional and private capital we manage, aligning our interests with those of our partners.
Institutional-grade governance and transparency, well suited to institutional investors and family offices.
Assets developed, forward funded, or operational across the UK & Europe (not shown).
WHAT WE DO
INVEST. DEVELOP. MANAGE.
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Invest
Institutional and private capital deployed into operational real estate, underpinned by proven governance and a long track record.
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Develop
Forward funding and development across the living sectors, from site assembly through delivery to stabilisation.
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Manage
Active asset and operational management, working alongside leading operating partners to drive performance.
LEADERSHIP
PAUL OLIVER
Founder, Chairman
CHARLIE OLIVER
CEO
FAMILY-OWNED, ACTIVELY MANAGED
Curlew was founded in 2011 by Paul Oliver, with Charlie Oliver now leading the business as CEO. It remains a family-owned firm, with the Olivers investing personal capital alongside the institutional and private capital we manage.
The platform was an early mover in UK PBSA as a source of stable, non-cyclical returns, launching Curlew Student Trust (CST) in 2013 and Curlew Student Trust 2 (CST2) in 2018.
Across these programmes, Curlew has developed creation-led capability, portfolio assembly experience, and a disciplined approach to mobilisation, lease-up and hold-period asset management. In parallel, Curlew has expanded selectively into adjacent living sectors, including a UK mid-market BTR strategy and selective European expansion across the wider living sectors.
Milestones
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2011 - Curlew founded by Paul Oliver
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2013 - Launch of Curlew Student Trust (CST)
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2018 - Launch of Curlew Student Trust 2 (CST2); first European living-sector mandate established
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2020-2021 - Delivery and completion of first European living-sector assets
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2023 - Selected CST disposals; retained operational management role on sold assets
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2026 - CST extended; CST2 continuing with operational assets and development sites
OUR TEAM
Curlew is led by an experienced management team with deep sector networks across operational real estate. The senior team brings 100+ years of combined experience across operational real estate investment, development and asset management.
GOVERNANCE AND ALIGNMENT
Curlew's approach is built around disciplined governance and transparency, with structured business planning and oversight through the hold period. As a family-owned firm, the Olivers invest personal capital alongside our investors on the same terms, supported by mandate-level co-investment and, where appropriate, performance fees. Investors receive quarterly reporting covering performance against plan and operational, strategic and risk matters.
RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT
Responsible Investment is integrated into Curlew’s investment and asset management approach. For operational real estate, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors are not separate from performance: they influence resident outcomes, regulatory risk, operating costs and long-term asset value.
Our Responsible Investment approach integrates into our underwriting and business planning - identifying material risks and opportunities at acquisition and embedding actions into the asset plan. This approach encompasses:
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Operational delivery
Implementable measures that improve building performance, safety and resident experience.
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Standards and reporting
Structured oversight and reporting, aligned to institutional requirements and environmental standards, including GRESB benchmarking.
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Asset-level initiatives
Working with operating partners and suppliers to support delivery on agreed objectives.