The Netherlands: A PBSA Market at a Crossroads
The Netherlands occupies a distinctive position in European higher education. It is simultaneously one of the continent’s most internationally oriented systems and one of...
Centaline Acquires Kowloon Hotel from Regal REIT for $194 Million Student Housing Project
Centaline Investment is acquiring the Regal Oriental Hotel in Kowloon from Regal REIT to convert into student housing.
Mapletree Reportedly Closes $1.3 Billion Student Housing Fund
Singapore's Mapletree is reportedly liquidating its $1.3 billion student housing private fund targeting purpose-built US and UK assets.
Ireland National Strategy Advances Delivery of 42,000 Student Accommodation Beds
The National Student Accommodation Strategy 2026-2035 aims to address a projected need for 42,000 new student beds, including an existing deficit of 15,000, by activating supply through Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Rent-a-Room options, and phased delivery starting in major cities from 2026.
University of Arizona Student Housing Project Site Officially Secured
Site Secured for Massive University of Arizona Student Housing Project on 1815 S Speedway Boulevard in Tucson
Edmonton Commits $15M to Expand Downtown Student Housing
Edmonton will begin construction on five new student housing projects this spring, adding over 550 purpose-built units downtown through the City’s $15-million Downtown Student Housing Incentive, part of its Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan launched in 2024.
LivCor Completes Sale of Mississippi Student Community
College Town Communities has purchased U Club Townhomes at Oxford, a 528-bed student housing property in Oxford, Miss., from LivCor.
Vinci Consortium Selected to Develop Southampton Campus Halls
The University of Southampton has selected the Aspire consortium for its student accommodation programme.
Homes for Students Names New Procurement Director
Helen Ogden has been appointed to the role of Procurement Director at Homes for Students (HfS). Ogden joins the business with over 18 years of experience in procurement and energy strategy within the real estate industry.
115-Bed Student Housing Development Approved in Pennywell
Plans approved for a new 115-bed student accommodation apartment block in Pennywell on the site of the A&R Supplies showroom





