Debenhams could become student accommodation or offices
After the Debenhams chain went into administration the Oxford branch on the corner of George Street and Magdalen Street closed early in 2021 - it did not reopen after the third lockdown.
BNG legislation set to impact PBSA development
Environmental consultancy Thomson Environmental Consultants summarises five things purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) developers should be aware of when the BNG legislation is introduced in November.
Huge £250million transformation of busy Glasgow city centre crossroads revealed
Public consultation has began to change the city's Charing Cross Gateway (CXG). Property Investment firm London & Scottish Property Investment Management Ltd (LSPIM) are drawing up the plans including new student accommodation according to reGlasgow.com.
South-East Queensland City’s First Student Tower Planned
Moreton Bay-based developer Pantex has filed plans for a 296-bed purpose-built student accommodation project at Petrie, the first of its kind in the newly renamed City of Moreton Bay.
Amro’s Iberian PBSA portfolio hits key milestones
Amro Partners’ Iberian student housing portfolio has achieved several significant project milestones this summer as it continues to grow its presence in the region and drills down on its sector leading ESG commitments.
UWE Bristol: Nine-storey block of student flats approved
Plans for a nine-storey block of flats for 330 students near the University of the West of England (UWE) have been approved. South Gloucestershire councillors granted planning permission for the 'landmark' spiral-design building on a former B&Q site at Filton Retail Park.
Rising living costs influence student experience and accommodation preferences
As the cost-of-living crisis continues in the UK, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests that pressures on students are only likely...
Ministers Harris and O’Brien announce plan to develop a design standard for PBSA
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD announced their joint plan to develop design standards for Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Ireland.
Empiric Student Property seeks joint venture partner to expand
Empiric Student Property is exploring bringing on board a joint venture partner to grow its portfolio of student accommodation. The company, which reported strong half-year results yesterday, said in an analyst briefing that it had engaged PwC to look at options to expand its portfolio.
S.Afrika’s Growthpoint gaat $63 miljoen investeren in studentenhuisvesting
Zuid-Afrika's grootste vastgoedbedrijf Growthpoint gaat tot 2026 ongeveer 1,2 miljard rand ($63 miljoen) investeren in studentenhuisvesting, omdat het bedrijf rekent op een stijgende vraag vanuit de sector om een terugval op andere gebieden deels te compenseren.