London– December 2025 – Crayon Partners announces the acquisition of 17 new-build apartments in Southall, London by the fund Crayon Jaune, Europe’s first institutional rent-to-own residential fund. This marks the fund’s first UK transaction and further strengthens its mission to open a new pathway to homeownership for households currently excluded from traditional mortgage financing.

The homes are part of the “The Green Quarter” project by Berkeley Group, located 3 mins away from the Southall tube station on the Elizabeth Line, with rapid access to Central London and Heathrow Airport. This portfolio aligns strongly with first-time buyers target by Crayon Jaune’s investment thesis with the goal to help more London families step on the property ladder:

•2-and 3-bedroom units, with two bathrooms per units (minimum) and balconies

•Good connection to central London via short transit times

•Amenities rightsized to the need of first-time buyers

•Area with continued development and enhancement over the next years by a reputable developer.

Developed by Berkeley Group (FTSE 100), “The Green Quarter” is a major regeneration project turning former industrial land into a sustainable residential district, with resolution to grant over 8,000 new homes, 13 acres of parkland and waterways, and abroad range of amenities for an enjoyable live, work and play environment. An area attractive for young families seeking fast access across London (Paddington in 13 mins, Mayfair in 17 mins, Canary Wharf in 30 mins) and an improved quality of life.

This acquisition combines strong fundamentals for a successful Rent-to-Own deployment given a diverse resident base supported by direct Elizabeth Line access to major hubs:professionals across media, tech, finance and education, key-workers but also airport staff (Heathrow in 10 min) and healthcare staff (Ealing Hospital in 15min).

CrayonPartners would like to thank the following partners for their contribution and support:

•Keyzy – Operating partner in London

•Reed Smith – Legal counsel

•Allica Bank – Debt financing partner

•Arc&Co – Debt advisory and capital structuring

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About Crayon Partners

With offices in Paris,Luxembourg and London, Crayon Partners is a pan-European real estate investment and asset management firm with offices in Paris, Luxembourg, and London. Through technology-driven strategies and local partnerships, the firm develops value-add, sustainable, and socially responsible projects across Western Europe.

Its residential rent-to-own fund, Crayon Jaune S.C.A. SICAV-RAIF, uses an OpCo–PropCo model to enable future homeownership while offering institutional investors resilient exposure to the residential sector. The fund is managed by Pure Capital S.A., the authorised AIFM regulated by the CSSF in Luxembourg (RCS B169425).

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