Expansion of the Student Castle portfolio across the UK PBSA
Student Castle is growing with an additional 21 properties, further strengthening our platform and reinforcing our commitment to delivering best-in-class student living experiences.
Londonderry Approves Significant Student Housing Project
Derry City and Strabane District Council approved 281 new student rooms with communal spaces, supporting Ulster University’s plan to grow its Derry campus from 6,500 to 10,000 students by 2032, aiming to enhance the student experience and local infrastructure.
JV Partners Appoint Fresh to Manage Edinburgh PBSA Scheme
Joint venture partners HUB, Bridges Fund Management, and Housing Growth Partnership have appointed Fresh to operate the 604-bed Mantle Yard PBSA scheme in Leith, Edinburgh, targeting completion for the 2027/28 academic year.
Report Finds Dublin Lacks 34,300 Student Accommodation Places
Demand for student accommodation in Dublin is projected to rise from 54,000 to approximately 64,000 places, driving continued upward pressure on rents despite recent government measures to improve accommodation viability and reduce VAT for buyers and developers.
Vesper Expands Portfolio with 385-Bed Student Housing Near University of Louisville
Vesper Holdings has acquired Yugo Louisville Nine, a 385-bed student housing community near the University of Louisville, expanding its presence in the student accommodation market.
Heijmans to Develop 483 Student Rooms in €47M Utrecht Project
SSH selected Koninklijke Heijmans to design and build the Ginkgo student housing complex in Utrecht, adding 483 rooms to address the city’s housing shortage; construction will start in 2027 with completion expected by mid-2029.
Historic Melbourne Pub to Anchor $300 Million Skyscraper Development
A $300 million student accommodation tower with 892 beds across 26 levels is set to rise on Little Bourke Street in Melbourne’s CBD, addressing the city’s growing student housing shortage amid a wider rental crisis.
Bristol PBSA Development Approved by Planning Authorities
A 282-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Bristol’s Redcliffe district has received planning consent, involving the demolition of a vacant office building and the construction of two 10-storey and one nine-storey wings designed by Alec French Architects.
£500 Million Town Centre Development Unveiled for Zone 1 London Neighbourhood
The Elephant, a new £500 million town centre replacing the former Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, will open later this year with around 50 shops, restaurants, and bars, anchored by a large M&S with a market-style food store.
$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.