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Unite Group plc is developing a 21-storey, 934-bed student accommodation near the University of Glasgow, scheduled to open for the 2027/28 academic year, aiming to provide affordable housing and support university growth.

Greystar has acquired the 265-bed Copley Court student accommodation in Cork from Elkstone Real Estate, expanding its Irish PBSA portfolio to 2,171 beds across Cork, Dublin, and Galway, solidifying its position as one of Ireland’s largest student housing operators.

Freecity has begun construction on its second purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project, an $80 million, 117-unit, eight-storey development at Rockdale, Sydney, scheduled for completion in mid-2027 and designed by COX Architecture using volumetric modular construction (VMC).

Landmark Properties has completed The Standard at Los Angeles, a 1,261-bed student housing community located 0.3 miles from the University of Southern California, marking its second ground-up development in the city.

American Campus Communities is developing Crest on University, an 898-bed student housing complex at 12099 University Boulevard, adjacent to the University of Central Florida. The $85 million project began construction in 2025 and targets fall 2027 occupancy, offering a mix of furnished units and wellness-focused amenities.

Cambridge City Council approved St John’s College’s plan to replace the 147-room Wolfson Court with a new 408-room accommodation complex on Clarkson Road, tripling capacity and primarily housing Lucy Cavendish students alongside staff and visitors.

Griffith University has opened a new student accommodation tower at its Gold Coast campus, adding 460 beds and increasing on-campus housing capacity to nearly 1,000 beds, addressing local student housing demand.

Landmark Properties announced the initial closing of Landmark Realty Partners II, LP with $140 million in capital commitments, targeting $500 million total to pursue value-add acquisitions in the U.S. student housing sector, focusing on undercapitalized assets near large, selective universities.

Gilbane and Purdue University Fort Wayne completed Trace, a 213,000-square-foot student housing complex with 601 beds across 176 units near the university’s North Campus, expanding on-campus residential capacity to support enrollment growth.

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