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Landmark Properties, the largest student housing developer in the United States, has closed on its first land acquisition in the United Kingdom, securing a prime site on William Road in central London. The sale, facilitated by the Student Property team of Knight Frank, will deliver a new development of 225 purpose-built student beds alongside high-quality amenity space.

Prasa has launched a 700-bed student residence in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, repurposing a 12-storey building to provide affordable, secure housing for students from nearby universities and TVET colleges.

Centurion Corp has acquired a central London site for £41 million in a joint venture with US firm Landmark Properties, holding 99% equity, to develop a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) with approximately 225 beds and refurbish adjacent office space.

Precinct aims to secure NZ$4-5 billion in capital partnerships within the next three to five years to support its growth and investment strategy.

The developer plans to deliver over 600 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) apartments on the site, creating one of the largest PBSA projects in Macquarie Park and addressing growing demand for student housing in Sydney’s northern growth corridor.

Bank of Ireland has refinanced its partnership with GSA, bringing its total funding in Ireland’s student accommodation sector to over €700 million, supporting the delivery of more than 7,000 beds nationwide and easing pressure on the wider residential market.

GTIS Partners LP and RISE have expanded their joint venture to develop RISE Auburn, a 718-bed student housing community on a 4.3-acre site located half a mile from Auburn University’s campus, addressing a tightening market caused by enrollment growth and limited Class A housing options.

Nido Living has appointed Jeremy Marcazzan as Chief Commercial Officer following its €1.2bn acquisition of Livensa in September 2025, positioning him to lead the merged company’s commercial strategy across Europe.

GRAHAM, Artisan Real Estate, and Housing Growth Partnership have topped out St Vincent Studios, a £38 million PBSA project delivering 321 studio apartments in central Glasgow, set for completion in summer 2026 to meet growing student demand.