Watkin Jones Awarded Student Housing Contract in Reading
Watkin Jones PLC’s Refresh segment has been appointed by Aprirose Ltd to refurbish Central Studios, a 141-studio PBSA asset in Reading, focusing on soft refurbishments and reconfiguring amenity and reception spaces to improve functionality and appeal.
133-Bed Student Accommodation Project Completed
GMI Construction has completed the Foss Islands Road PBSA development in York, delivering 133 student beds ahead of the 2026/27 academic year under a £17 million contract for Urbium Capital and Gregory Property Group.
StudentSpace to Open Second Centre in Warsaw
ID Logistics has expanded its partnership with PepsiCo by opening a new 15,000 sqm logistics facility in Tyniec Mały near Wrocław, enhancing distribution capabilities for the German market alongside two existing centres totaling 81,000 sqm.
McLean Named Placefirst CEO, Succeeding Mawson
Lee McLean will become CEO of Placefirst on 3 August, succeeding David Mawson who steps down after six years and moves to executive chair. McLean joins from Campus Living Ventures, where he was CEO for seven years, bringing extensive residential sector experience.
175-Bed Student Accommodation with Redevelopment Potential Set for Auction
Londonderry House, a vacant 175-bedroom student accommodation block in Birmingham city centre, is set for auction on 9 July by Bond Wolfe with a guide price starting at £695,000.
Affordable Student Housing Development Launches in Downtown Montreal
UTILE launched a new 168-unit non-profit student residence in downtown Montreal, housing 269 students since June 1, strategically located near key cultural districts and public transit.
6,750 Students to Gain from New Hostel Development
The Tanzanian government is constructing 13 new hostels across higher learning institutions to accommodate 6,750 students, aiming to address accommodation shortages and improve student welfare and safety on campuses.
Kingston PBSA Development Listed for Sale
A 300-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) asset, ViBE Kingston, comprising 189 ensuites and 111 studios with extensive amenities, has been placed on the market, offering a net initial yield of 5.85%.
Cain Strengthens European Living Platform Through London Strategy
Cain has launched a UK-focused purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) strategy, aiming to deliver 2,000 beds, with its first asset secured as a 353-bed development on London’s Greenwich Peninsula in partnership with RG Real Estate.
Renzo Piano’s Ponte Lambro Project in Milan Set for Student Housing Conversion
The City of Milan has awarded a 35-year public-private partnership contract to GE City Srl Impresa Sociale and Imera Srl to complete and manage a long-abandoned student housing project on Via Ucelli di Nemi in Ponte Lambro, transforming two six-story buildings into a 200-bed complex with community services.
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