$300 Million Melbourne PBSA Project Commences Construction
Hickory and MaxCap have launched construction on a $300 million, 26-level PBSA development at 570 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, delivering 892 beds across 748 units with premium amenities and completion targeted for late 2027, managed by UniLodge.
Construction of 1,400-Bed Student Accommodation in Limerick Set to Begin Soon
Whitebox Developments will begin construction on a €300 million, 1,400-bed student accommodation project in Groody, Limerick, before the end of June, marking the largest such scheme outside Dublin.
400-Bed Student Accommodation Poised for Approval Despite Widespread Objections
Redford Developments has submitted plans to Coventry City Council to build a 400-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) on a former builders’ yard near the University of Warwick, with planning officers recommending approval despite over 100 objections citing concerns over oversupply and local impact.
Centaline Acquires Kowloon Hotel from Regal REIT for $194 Million Student Housing Project
Centaline Investment is acquiring the Regal Oriental Hotel in Kowloon from Regal REIT to convert into student housing.
Mapletree Reportedly Closes $1.3 Billion Student Housing Fund
Singapore's Mapletree is reportedly liquidating its $1.3 billion student housing private fund targeting purpose-built US and UK assets.
Ireland National Strategy Advances Delivery of 42,000 Student Accommodation Beds
The National Student Accommodation Strategy 2026-2035 aims to address a projected need for 42,000 new student beds, including an existing deficit of 15,000, by activating supply through Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Rent-a-Room options, and phased delivery starting in major cities from 2026.
University of Arizona Student Housing Project Site Officially Secured
Site Secured for Massive University of Arizona Student Housing Project on 1815 S Speedway Boulevard in Tucson
Edmonton Commits $15M to Expand Downtown Student Housing
Edmonton will begin construction on five new student housing projects this spring, adding over 550 purpose-built units downtown through the City’s $15-million Downtown Student Housing Incentive, part of its Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan launched in 2024.
LivCor Completes Sale of Mississippi Student Community
College Town Communities has purchased U Club Townhomes at Oxford, a 528-bed student housing property in Oxford, Miss., from LivCor.
Vinci Consortium Selected to Develop Southampton Campus Halls
The University of Southampton has selected the Aspire consortium for its student accommodation programme.