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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.

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.

Landmark Properties, in partnership with HC2 Capital and Peninsula Investments, acquired a 40-acre site in Boone, North Carolina, to develop The Retreat at Boone, a 625-bed off-campus student housing community near Appalachian State University, with delivery scheduled for the 2027-2028 academic year.

Downing has submitted plans for a mixed-use regeneration project at 40 Anderston Quay, Glasgow, featuring 1,135 bedrooms across three blocks: two Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) buildings and one co-living residential block, alongside a 3,700 sq. ft commercial unit.

A £200 million hospitality and community venue is being proposed in Edinburgh as The Social Hub announces plans to expand its growing European footprint with a second UK hotel.

Study Inn Talbot Street, located in Nottingham city centre near Nottingham Trent University, delivers a premium student accommodation experience combining luxury hotel standards with practical living, featuring fully furnished studios, all-inclusive bills, and high-end amenities such as a wellness spa, gym, yoga studio, and private cinema.

Far East Orchard is targeting to reach assets under management (AUM) of $3 billion in core assets by 2050, up from $2 billion in 2025. The group is also aiming to reach 25,000 rooms and 85,000 beds in five years’ time, up from its current 17,500 rooms and 55,000 beds as at November this year.

The planned co-ed dormitory will provide 456 beds for freshmen, featuring amenities such as a fitness center, lounges, study rooms, and a dining hall, with a focus on affordability and competitive regional pricing.

Yugo has been appointed to manage a newly acquired 6,200-bed portfolio by Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Global Student Accommodation, marking the largest U.S. student housing transaction of 2025 and expanding Yugo’s managed assets to 86 properties with 40,000 beds across 29 states.

Heriot REIT has commenced construction of The Fibonacci, a nine-storey student accommodation development near UCT, Damelin, and CPUT in Cape Town, offering 574 units with integrated amenities including retail, co-working spaces, parking, gym, rooftop terrace, and padel courts.