Sensus Advisors Arranges £35M Revolving Credit Facility for Apex Housing Association
London UK – 10 September 2025 – Sensus Advisors is delighted to announce its successful advisory role in securing a £35 million Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) from Danske Bank on behalf of Apex Housing Association (“Apex”). This significant financing support enhances Apex’s ability to drive its ambitious development programme to provide modern, energy-efficient homes across Northern Ireland.
Apex, the third‑largest regulated housing association in Northern Ireland, manages over 7,000 homes. Regulated by the Department for Communities, it delivers a diverse range of tenures— from general needs accommodation to specialist housing and support services for vulnerable communities.
The newly secured liquidity underpins Apex’s continued commitment to sustainable development. Starting in 2024, all new homes developed by Apex will target a minimum EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating of ‘A’, while striving to achieve over 90% of existing stock upgraded to at least EPC ‘C’.
Roderick Canning, Finance Director at Apex, commented: “Securing this RCF from Danske Bank significantly strengthens our financing framework and supports the
expansion of our development initiatives across Northern Ireland. It reinforces our commitment to providing safe, energy-efficient, and sustainable homes for
our communities.”
Gourav Choudhary, Director at Sensus Advisors, added: “We are proud to have supported Apex in securing this landmark facility. Working with Danske Bank, we helped
deliver a financing solution that aligns with Apex’s strategic vision of sustainable growth and tenant-focused development.”
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Operis and Sensus Advisors Support CVC DIF’s Ottoway in Strategic Acquisition of UK Student Accommodation Assets
London, UK – 23 April 2025, Operis, in partnership with Sensus Advisors, is pleased to announce its successful role as debt advisor and analytical support provider to CVC DIF in the acquisition of two high-quality purpose-built student accommodation assets in the United Kingdom.
CVC DIF’s student housing platform, Ottoway Portfolio Holdings (“Ottoway”), has acquired Beaverbank Place in Edinburgh and Firhill Court in Glasgow, adding approximately 750 student beds to its expanding UK portfolio. This acquisition brings Ottoway’s total capacity to over 5,000 beds across the country, reinforcing its position as a leading player in the UK student accommodation market.
Sensus Advisors and Operis worked together as an integrated team to deliver debt advisory and analytical support for the transaction—leading a competitive funding process and providing financial modelling and related analysis to ensure optimal execution and financing outcomes.
Chris Aldred, Director and Head of Advisory, at Operis, added: “Operis was pleased to work alongside Sensus to deliver a seamless advisory service to support CVC DIF in the expansion of its Ottoway platform. The transaction further underscores our expertise in the PBSA sector.”
Gourav Choudhary, Director at Sensus Advisors, commented: “We are proud to have supported CVC DIF and Ottoway on this transaction. The success of this acquisition demonstrates the value of a well-structured funding process and strategic financial guidance in a competitive and evolving sector.”
The newly acquired assets are located in high-demand university hubs, each benefiting from strong occupancy and direct nomination agreements with leading academic institutions. The transaction highlights Ottoway’s commitment to investing in quality student living environments and supporting academic communities across the UK. This acquisition was made through DIF Infrastructure VI, a fund managed by CVC DIF – the infrastructure strategy of global private markets leader CVC.
About Operis
Operis is a leading advisor in project finance, renowned for its financial modelling, audit, and due diligence services. With extensive experience across infrastructure and energy markets, Operis empowers clients to make informed investment decisions with confidence.
About Sensus Financial Advisory Ltd
Sensus Advisors is a boutique debt advisory firm specialising in infrastructure, real estate, and energy projects. With deep sector knowledge, transactional expertise, and unrivalled access to all participants across the lending market, Sensus Advisors helps clients structure, fund, and deliver strategic investments globally.