Summary:
- MCR Property Group has acquired a 1,013-bedroom PBSA portfolio from Arlington Advisors, adding five city-centre assets in Coventry and Nottingham and significantly expanding its UK student housing footprint.
- The acquired properties feature strong occupancy, direct-let models, and amenity-led environments near major universities; MCR will retain existing on-site teams and invest in enhanced operational support and a new dedicated PBSA brand platform launching later this year.
- This acquisition increases MCR’s total student bedrooms to over 2,700 across the UK, supporting its long-term growth strategy in PBSA, with further acquisitions expected to complete in the near term.
Original article:
https://pbsanews.co.uk/2025/08/07/mcr-completes-acquisition-of-major-pbsa-portfolio/
