Key Highlights: 1. Birmingham-based Sama Investments unveiled plans for their flagship Perryian Works purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme at 1 Lancaster Circus in Birmingham. 2. The PBSA scheme will feature two landmark towers, with one up to 50 stories tall, transforming the previously underutilized brownfield site of a former Birmingham City Council office building. 3. […]
Key Highlights: News in Detail: Barings, a major global real estate investment firm, has entered the Italian student housing market. They have acquired a site in Rome to develop new student accommodation. Barings utilized its European real estate investment fund, BREEVA II, to purchase the 25,000 square meter site from an Italian company owned by […]
Nido Living is increasing its Spanish presence. Here’s what’s new: Nido Living Expands in Spain with Two New Student Housing Projects Nido Living operates student residences across Europe. In Spain, it’s launching a third scheme – Nido Malvarrosa in Valencia. Nido Malvarrosa: Valencia’s New Flexible Student Living Destination Nido Malvarrosa is a 253-bed development. It’s […]
Key Highlights: News in Details: Mapletree Investments, a Singapore-based real estate company, has made a significant move in the student housing market. They’s announced acquiring 8,192 operational student housing beds across 19 cities in the UK and Germany. The £1 billion deal is part of Mapletree’s strategy to expand their student accommodation presence. With this […]
As Scotland’s student population continues to grow, driven by both domestic and international enrolments, the demand for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) has reached a critical point. In response, developers are stepping up to the challenge, unveiling a remarkable pipeline of new projects nationwide. The Urgent Need for Solutions Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, is the clearest […]
Key Highlights: 1. Greystar, a major student housing player, has bought Capital House, a Southampton student accommodation building, from Kier Property Developments Limited and Investec. 2. Capital House will operate under Greystar’s Canvas brand. The underused amenity spaces will be renovated by Greystar to enhance the living experience. 3. Greystar aims to grow its European […]
Key Highlights: 1. Unite Students is launching Burnet Point, a first-of-its-kind mixed-use scheme combining purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), Build to Rent units, and affordable housing under one development in Edinburgh. 2. The 401-bed development will be Unite Students’ lowest carbon new-build to date, utilizing low-carbon concrete and timber composite and having a low lifecycle carbon […]
Key Highlights: 1. Plans have been submitted for a proposed 360-unit student accommodation block in Guildford with 291 en-suite rooms and 69 studio apartments, including 14 accessible units. 2. The seven-story building would feature amenities like a cinema room, games room, gym, lounge areas, laundry facilities, and 24-hour reception. 3. The site is located in […]
Key Highlights: • Prestige Student Living launches a new PBSA scheme called The Port on the Square in Bristol • The development will offer 259 ensuite rooms and studios for students starting September 2024 • Located in Bristol’s cultural quarter, near shopping, attractions, and universities • Amenities include a cinema room, study spaces, courtyard, gardens, […]
Key Highlights: 1. The University of Manchester spent £1.3 million over the past three academic years on maintaining Oak House student accommodation, peaking at £477,922 in the 2021-22 academic year. 2. Students living at Oak House made a total of 140 reports of ‘rodent activity’ since January 2021, with a significant increase to 93 reports […]