Samty Acquires UniLodge in Significant PBSA and BtR Expansion
Japanese real estate firm Samty Holdings agreed to acquire a majority stake in UniLodge for over $600 million, including its sister platform Essence Communities, marking a significant cross-border expansion in the Asia-Pacific living sectors.
Contractor Selected for 202-Bed Liverpool PBSA Development
Blacklight Capital Partners has appointed AC1 Construction to complete a £19m, 202-bed student accommodation project in Liverpool, marking AC1’s first major projects contract and increasing bedspaces by 38 from previous plans.
Alumno obtains funding for two Scottish PBSA projects
Henderson Park has agreed to forward fund a 453-bed PBSA portfolio from Alumno Group, covering two developments in Scotland’s key student cities, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Public Consultation Begins for 38-Storey Student Housing Project in Manchester City Centre
RG Real Estate has launched a public consultation on plans to redevelop the vacant Charles Street Car Park in Manchester city centre into a student accommodation scheme with approximately 1,041 study bedrooms, including studios and six-bed cluster apartments.
Greystar Purchases Three Student Residences from Merkel Capital
Greystar Equity Partners Europe Fund II acquired three student residences totaling over 1,200 beds in Pamplona, Seville, and Sabadell from Merkel Capital, marking Greystar’s renewed entry into the Spanish student housing market after selling its Resa platform.
Property Group Acquires 126-Bed Student Accommodation Development
MCR Property Group has finalised the acquisition of The Moor, a 126-bed student accommodation scheme in Sheffield city centre. This latest deal strengthens the national real estate and development company’s regional presence in Sheffield, now with some 800-plus beds.
LP Commences Construction on The Mark Tampa, Contributes $10,000 to LWVI
Landmark Properties has commenced construction on The Mark Tampa, a 215-unit luxury student housing community with 807 beds, located near the University of South Florida, scheduled for completion before the 2027-2028 academic year.
UC Santa Barbara’s 1,688-Bed Student Housing Project Moves Forward with Coastal Commission Review
UC Santa Barbara plans to replace the outdated Santa Rosa Residence Hall with a six-story building and add three apartment buildings totaling 1,276 new beds as part of its East Campus Student Housing project, which now awaits approval from the California Coastal Commission.
Kinetic Capital Teams with Sovereign Wealth Investor to Grow European Student Housing Lending Platform
Kinetic Capital has partnered with a sovereign wealth investor to expand its lending portfolio across the UK and Europe, targeting the growing demand for non-traditional financing in Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and operational living sectors.
Roscommon Developer Secures Approval for €2 Billion Project
The phased development will deliver over 3,300 homes, including a significant number of affordable units and a dedicated student accommodation block, addressing London’s housing supply challenges.