Regions

Australia is fast becoming a student housing hotspot for global investors who are being forced to look beyond traditional markets in the UK, the US and Canada.

UEM Sunrise Bhd reported a 126% increase in first-half property sales to RM1.47 billion, driven by its built-to-rent development in Collingwood, Australia, and stronger project contributions in southern and central Malaysia, surpassing its full-year sales target of RM1.3 billion by 13%.

Singapore’s SG Youth Plan has launched a pilot co-living program targeting young adults aged 21 to 35, with two operators offering over 100 discounted rooms to meet growing demand for flexible, independent living options.

Martinhal marks its fifteenth anniversary in 2025, maintaining a disciplined, long-term approach to location, design, and delivery across its branded residences and residential resort projects, including Martinhal Chiado and Martinhal Oriente.

Landmark Properties, in partnership with Liberty Mutual Investments and Peninsula Investments, acquired The Domain at Oxford, a 642-bed student housing community near the University of Mississippi, addressing growing demand amid record enrollment at Ole Miss.

Iconinc, owned by The Parklane Group, has launched its first student accommodation in Scotland, The Bonnie, serving University of Glasgow and University of Strathclyde students, expanding its presence beyond Leeds, Liverpool, and Lincoln.

A portfolio of 14 student housing buildings in Paradise, Adelaide, comprising 110 bedrooms across three freehold sites, is set to sell for approximately $17 million, offering a projected 9 per cent yield and expected net income of $1.51 million by 2026.

Placefirst has appointed Jez Tidman, formerly head of site operations at iQ Student Accommodation, as operations director to lead its portfolio of over 2,300 single-family rental homes.

Coventry City Council approved a new student accommodation block with up to 400 bedrooms near the University of Warwick campus, despite a petition citing concerns over an oversupply of student housing in the city.

Private equity investor HH Group has acquired Varsity on K, a 197-unit, 212-bed student housing community located in Washington, D.C., adjacent to George Washington University.