Competitions

Kings Real Estate Investment Competition

Overview

Undergraduate students are invited to form teams of three to five members, all from the same university. Each team must be registered by a Group Leader using the registration form here. The challenge tasks teams with creating a compelling presentation on how to strategically invest £100 million in UK Real Estate. The scope of investments is flexible; however, all proposals must include a financial model, such as a discounted cash flow or returns analysis in Excel format.

Group Sign Up Deadline

22nd December 2024
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Presentation Submission Deadline

2nd February 2025

  • Group Leaders must submit their team’s presentation and accompanying
    financial model (e.g., Excel files) via email to [email protected]
  • Subject line format should be: “[Team Name], [University Name]” (e.g., “Team 1, King’s College London”)”

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First Round of Presentations

10th – 14th February 2025

  • Exact date of presentation will be confirmed with individual teams nearer the time.
  • Up to two teams per university will advance to this round
  • Presentations will take place at the Strand Campus, King’s College London, and, where necessary, online presentations can be arranged for students located outside of London
  • Each team will have 15 minutes total, including a 5-minute Q&A – you are not required to use the full 10 minutes for your presentation but cannot exceed this limit

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Final

24th – 28th February 2025

  • Exact date and location will be confirmed with finalists
  • Five teams will progress to the final round
  • Finalists will present to a panel of judges from Blackstone, where the same
    time limits will apply

How to Enter

We will be hosting an information session at 18:30 on 5th December at King’s College London. Invitations will be sent to all groups, with the option to attend either in person or online. Please keep an eye on your email or the WhatsApp Group Chat for further details!

Join the WhatsApp group clicking the logo below:

Prize

The winning team will be rewarded with an exclusive dinner with the Blackstone Real Estate team, offering a unique opportunity to network with industry professionals and gain insights into their experiences.

However, the rewards extend beyond winning. All participants will gain a free financial modelling seminar and course from Bayfield Training, and, of course, hands-on experience as real estate investors, honing teamwork, presentation, and analytical skills that will be valuable in their future careers.

Feedback

All teams will receive detailed feedback at every stage of the competition, whether or not they advance. Submissions will be reviewed by industry professionals, who will provide constructive advice for next competition stages or career development for those who are not progressed into the next stage.

Essay Writing Competition 2025

Welcome to our Fifth annual essay writing competition in collaboration with The Land Collective.

Essay Question

The impact of Data Centre Growth on Commercial Real Estate: Opportunities and Challenges for Urban and Suburban Development

Rules

  • The essay competition is open to current college/sixth form, university students, recent graduates* and all members of the land collective community.
    • * Recent graduates who completed their studies in June/September 2024.
  • Your essay must be between 800-1,000 words max.
  • You must answer the question as specified above.
  • Your essay must be uploaded in a Word.doc, without your name appearing in the document.
  • The deadline for the receipt of entries is 17:00 GMT on Sunday 20th April 2025. Please note that late entries cannot be accepted.
  • The winner will be announced on Friday 16th May 2025.
  • All entries will be acknowledged by email. Please check your junk folder if you haven’t received it. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to provide feedback on unsuccessful entries.
  • The winner must be willing to be in any publicity that we or Bayfield publish related to the prize, which can include picture, name, testimonial by video and/or writing etc.
  • Winners are entitled to refer to the achievement on their CV.
  • Important Note: The essay must be the exclusive creation and entirely original work of the entrant. The use of AI tools is strictly prohibited, and any instance of plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification. 

Prizes

The winner of this competition will receive:
  1. A place on a Bayfield Training Virtual Real Estate Analyst: Financial Modelling in Excel course (worth £1,500 and CPD accredited).
  2. The essay will be published as a feature and promoted on The Land Collective website and social media platforms.
  3. As well as a £100 Gift Voucher of your choice.
The runner up will receive:
  1. A £50 Gift Voucher of your choice.
  2. The essay will be published on The Land Collective website.

Past Competition Winners

The competition tested my writing skills and express my thoughts. on a brand-new topic in a comprehensive and articulate manner. Through this competition, I have gained a newfound appreciation for the importance of sustainable real estate investment and how it can impact our environment, society, and economy.

– Neelabh Datta, Undergraduate Bio-Chemistry Student 

Winner 2023

Adding to your skillset is always a good thing. You’ve got to constantly add to and update your skills to be employable. This course specifically, using excel, is a great skill to have. Being able to think about problem- solve is a skill that it is really honed down during the course.

– Dylan Francis Mackie, BA Business, University of Strathclyde

Winner 2022

The course will hopefully help me to differentiate myself from the crowd. Attending an intensive and in-depth program like the real estate analyst course is very important for a future investment or development type of role.

– Jared, real estate student, Henley Business School

Winner 2021

How to Enter

For all essay submissions, click the button below and follow the instructions

Submission Deadline: 20th April 2025

Any Questions?

Contact a member of our team:

Sonia Martin-Gutierrez
[email protected]