WHAT WE DO

Specialist Advice Across the Healthcare Real Estate Lifecycle

CURA helps healthcare providers, investors and public sector organisations shape, structure, deliver and optimise healthcare property, from initial strategy and investment through development delivery and long-term asset performance.

OUR SERVICES

Bridging the Gap Between Healthcare Operators and Capital

Healthcare operators need facilities that support better care, but delivering them requires the right property strategy, development expertise and investment structure. Capital providers need opportunities that are operationally grounded, commercially viable and capable of delivery.

CURA works between these perspectives, aligning healthcare requirements, property and capital to create projects and partnerships that work for every party.

That expertise is delivered through three connected service areas: Development Management, Asset Management and Investment Consultancy.

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Development Management

We provide end-to-end development management for complex healthcare projects, guiding schemes from site identification and feasibility through planning, procurement, construction and operational delivery. Our experienced, collaborative approach ensures every project balances clinical excellence, commercial performance and long-term resilience.

Typical services

Site identification and options appraisal
Feasibility studies and due diligence
Business case and development appraisal
Development strategy
Project brief development
Planning and stakeholder management
Design and consultant team management
Procurement and contractor selection
Cost, programme and risk management
Construction delivery
Commissioning and operational readiness
Handover and project close-out
Client Perspective

Andy worked closely with us as development lead for the Northumbria Health and Care Academy. He provided experienced, pragmatic leadership throughout, including successfully managing the impact of the main contractor's insolvency. The completed Academy demonstrates what can be achieved through a strong partnership between developer and NHS Trust.

Damon KentManaging Director, Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management
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Asset Management

We provide strategic asset management services that optimise healthcare estates, enhance operational performance and protect long-term asset value. Combining real estate expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare operations, regulation and occupier requirements, we help clients ensure their assets continue to support evolving models of care.

Typical services

Investment and portfolio strategy
Acquisition and disposal advice
Investment appraisal and due diligence
Estate optimisation
Asset and business plan development
Lease advisory and lease event management
Capital expenditure planning
Operational performance enhancement
Landlord and tenant relationship management
Healthcare estate compliance strategy
Alignment of property strategy with clinical and operational needs
Long-term asset value protection
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Investment Consultancy

Healthcare remains one of the UK’s most resilient real estate sectors, underpinned by demographic change, sustained healthcare spending and growing demand across NHS and independent provision. We help investors and operators identify, evaluate and deliver sustainable investment opportunities.

UK HEALTHCARE MARKET

14.6%

Projected growth in the UK’s pensionable-age population by 2034

£269bn

UK government healthcare expenditure in 2024

953,000

Record UK private hospital admissions in 2025

£11.3bn

UK healthcare real estate investment in 2025

Sources: ONS population projections, ONS healthcare expenditure, PHIN, Knight Frank.

Typical services

Healthcare market analysis
Market entry and growth strategies
Investment and portfolio strategy
Opportunity identification and site sourcing
Development and funding partnerships
Funding strategy and capital structuring
Acquisition and investment due diligence
Development feasibility and financial appraisal
Operator and investor alignment
Transaction support

Discuss Your Healthcare Real Estate Requirements

Whether you’re planning a new healthcare facility, managing an existing estate or exploring an investment opportunity, we’d be pleased to discuss how CURA can help.