Hawkins Way Will Upgrade, Rebrand Berkeley Student Housing Property
Hawkins Way Capital, a fully vertically integrated real estate company with $3 billion of assets under management, acquired Varsity Berkeley student housing in Berkeley, its fifth acquisition in Northern California. Terms were not disclosed.
Graham wins £46m Belfast PBSA scheme
John Graham Construction has started work on Belfast’s first-ever Passivhaus-certified student accommodation development. The £46m building, on Dublin Road in Belfast, will provide accommodation for 459 Queen’s University students.
Paragon Bank appoints Oliver Powlesland to development finance team
Paragon Bank has appointed Oliver Powlesland (pictured) as senior relationship director in its development finance division. In his new role, he will focus on expanding business opportunities in residential, Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), and pre-let commercial sectors.
UCLA Spends $39M on New Apartment Complex in West Los Angeles for Graduate Student...
A 62-unit apartment complex at the border of Los Angeles’ Cheviot Hills/Palms neighborhoods was acquired vacant by the University of California, Los Angeles for $39 million in an all-cash purchase. The deal works out to $629k/unit and $465 /square feet.
Expert Insight: Architect Sue Churchill on the affordable student housing challenge (Part 1)
Sue Churchill, Director of Nottingham-based architecture firm Church Lukas discusses the challenges facing the PBSA sector when responding to calls for more affordable student...
Dartmouth announces $500 million for student housing
A $500 million dollar project aims to bring new student housing to Dartmouth college students, freeing up some of the housing stock in Hanover.
Hines Acquires 298-Bed Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Asset in Dublin
Hines, the global real estate investor, developer and manager has acquired ‘Scape Dublin’, a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) asset located in the heart of Dublin 2 on behalf of the firm’s Core Plus fund, Hines European Property Partners (HEPP).
Major new Birmingham PBSA project nears planning approval
Edgbaston-based developer, Lavender Property Group’s purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Birmingham was recommended for approval by Birmingham City Council prior to a planning committee meeting held on 5 September 2024.
Belfast approves city’s largest student accommodation scheme
Watkin Jones, in partnership with Lacuna Developments, has secured approval for a 1,007-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.
Unite Students to submit planning for Mercury Point PBSA
Provider of student accommodation – Unite Students – is to submit a planning application to redevelop Mercury Point – one of its key properties in Southampton. Replacing 560 beds, the new PBSA development will deliver 810 beds across two blocks connected by an elevated outdoor terrace.
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