Sirona Secures Contracts for $170m PBSA Tower at Perth City Link
Built and Sirona Urban have secured approval to develop an 854-bed premium student accommodation tower on a vacant site on Telethon Avenue, Perth, near Edith Cowan University’s new main campus, marking their second joint project after UniLodge Perth Central.
Aviva Investors Funds Green Loan for 283-Unit PBSA Development in Elephant & Castle
Aviva Investors has completed the provision of a green loan towards the construction of a 283-unit purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Elephant & Castle, London, which is being brought forward by Fabrix and Patrizia.
Shawbrook Introduces PBSA Financing Up to £35 Million
Shawbrook has introduced a dedicated PBSA finance proposition offering loans from £500,000 to £35 million, with interest rates starting at 5.99%, up to 75% LTV, and terms up to 25 years, targeting experienced landlords in the student accommodation sector.
Shawbrook Introduces Specialized Financing for PBSA Developments
Shawbrook has introduced a dedicated Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) finance proposition, addressing rising demand from brokers and investors for specialised lending in the sector.
Additional Student Housing Proposed for Bath
Bath Spa University has proposed a new student accommodation and creative hub on Locksbrook Road, adjacent to its Locksbrook Campus, featuring a café, event spaces, and seminar rooms accessible to both students and the public.
Inbound Insight: the evolving Indian student market
In this Inbound Insight series article, we examine shifting patterns in Indian student mobility and explore this cohort's priorities when searching for student accommodation,...
Property Developer Raises £10m to Advance PBSA Project
Integritas Property Group (IPG) has secured a £10 million funding facility from Pivot Finance to support the final stages of its Deakin’s Yard PBSA development in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Scion Group and Ares Acquire Harrison Street’s $910M Student Housing Portfolio
Scion Group and Ares Management formed a joint venture to acquire a 12-property student housing portfolio for $910 million, totaling 7,578 beds at $120,000 per bed, marking a significant investment in the sector.
McLaren Approved to Develop Glasgow PBSA Project
McLaren Property has obtained planning approval to replace the existing commercial building at 285 Bath Street, Glasgow, with a 208-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme designed by Scottish firm Manson’s.
Nottingham Greenlights 162-Bed Student Housing at Former Angel Row Library
Nottingham City Council approved plans to convert the former central library on Angel Row into 162 student rooms, including two retail units and a hot food takeaway on the ground floor, aiming to regenerate a long-vacant heritage building in the city centre.









