Stephen Gaitanos Aims for $100 Billion Property Empire via Living Sector Growth
Stephen Gaitanos, co-founder of student accommodation provider Scape, has expanded the business into The Living Company (TLC), now managing 40,000 apartments across 117 buildings valued at $20 billion.
New GSL and CUBO report explores faith, ethnicity and belonging in student accommodation
Following last year's successful CUBO and GSL research collaboration, Building Connections, which took a deep dive into the residence life experience, CUBO and GSL...
Turner & Townsend to Lead Conversion of Hotel into Student Housing
Centaline Investment Management (CIM) has appointed Turner & Townsend to manage the conversion of the 17-storey Regal Oriental Hotel in Kowloon City into a student accommodation facility, following CIM’s HK$1.52 billion acquisition of the property from Regal REIT.
Northeastern Purchases East Village for $169 Million After 11-Year Lease
Northeastern University acquired full ownership of the 17-story East Village residence hall in Boston for $169 million, ending an 11-year lease with Phoenix Property Co., the original developer alongside Lincoln Property Co.
Affinius Capital Provides $176.6 Million Construction Loan for Place at Alafaya Phases
Affinius Capital LLC originated a $176.6 million construction loan to finance the development of Place at Alafaya Phase I & II, a 484-unit, 1,395-bed Class A student housing project near the University of Central Florida in Orlando, led by Beachwold Residential under Gideon Friedman.
Subtext Secures Refinance for Idaho Student Housing
A joint venture between Subtext and Appian Capital has obtained refinancing for VERVE Boise, a 547-bed student housing community in Boise, Idaho.
Brescia Completes 252-Bed Timber Student Residence in Ten Months
Pohl Immobilien has opened Camplus Brescia Lamarmora, a sustainable university hall of residence in Brescia offering 252 beds across 187 rooms, featuring en-suite bathrooms, kitchens, and extensive communal facilities designed for modern student living.
Aviva Investors Secures Green Financing for Two Spanish Student Housing Projects
Aviva Investors has provided €33 million in financing for two PBSA developments in Valencia, Spain, delivering 342 beds through a joint venture with Amro Partners and Invesco, addressing a critical accommodation shortage in a key student market.
University of Arizona Commences Development of New Student Housing
The University of Arizona has started construction on The Catalina, a nine-storey student residence set to house over 1,300 students, addressing rising demand as the university mandates on-campus living for first-year, full-time students from autumn 2026.
CDU and CLV Commit to Advancing Student Development at Darwin
Charles Darwin University has commenced construction on a 352-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development at its Danala campus in Darwin CBD, managed by Campus Living Villages, with completion expected in late 2028.
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