University Plans New Student Housing at Callaghan Campus
The University of Newcastle is continuing its investment in the Callaghan Campus, having submitted a Regionally Significant Development Application (RSDA) for the construction of a new student accommodation building (450 beds).
Landmark Properties Proposes New Development in Birmingham
Landmark Properties has submitted a planning application to Birmingham City Council for a 500-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development at 120 Suffolk Street, addressing a significant undersupply of student beds in the city.
Savills Names Co-Head of PBSA Valuations
Savills has appointed William Davies, formerly of Allsop, as co-head of PBSA valuations, where he will focus on student accommodation within the operational capital markets division alongside Rachel Coates.
UWC Commits to Addressing Student Housing Shortage Through Key Agreement
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) formalised a landmark development agreement with Kovacs, concluding a decade-long partnership to expand student accommodation capacity from 1,100 to nearly 2,000 beds using a Build Operate Transfer (BOT) financing model.
Winvic Finalizes Leeds PBSA Project
The 548-bed, 24-storey Threadworks student accommodation in Leeds, designed by DMWR Architects for CASL Lisbon Street, is now fully occupied, featuring extensive shared amenities including cinema rooms, a gym, and a 1,600 sq ft roof terrace.
Greystone Secures $46 Million Freddie Mac Loan for Durham Student Housing Development
Greystone provided a $46 million fixed-rate, 10-year Freddie Mac loan to refinance Madbury Commons, a student housing community in Durham, New Hampshire (524 beds).
McAleer & Rushe Commences £50m Stratford Student Housing Project
Firethorn has commissioned McAleer & Rushe to deliver Poland House, a £50m purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project in Stratford, east London, featuring 284 beds with 35% designated as affordable housing.
University of Bath Proposes 960-Bed Student Accommodation in South West
The University of Bath has submitted a planning application for a major student accommodation development on its Claverton Down campus (960 beds).
Amro Partners and Aviva Investors Introduce PBSA Platform in Germany
Amro Partners and Aviva Investors have formed a joint venture to invest in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) across Germany, targeting a portfolio of 3,000 beds valued at over €500 million within three years.
UNSW to Introduce New Student Housing and Expanded Parking Facilities
The student accommodation project will deliver approximately 711 new beds in three buildings, featuring residential colleges, self-contained apartments, and communal spaces, targeting 5 Star Green Star and WELL Gold sustainability ratings.








