HS Optimus Partners with Fathom Group for Student Accommodation Development in Melbourne
HS Optimus Holdings Limited ( (SG:504) ) just unveiled an announcement. HS Optimus Holdings Limited has entered into a Development Management Agreement with Australia’s Fathom Group to develop a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) at Lincoln Square South in Carlton, Victoria.
Capital Flow to Student Accommodation Sector Surges
Knight Frank’s Australia PBSA Update Q2 2025 said that the purpose-built student accommodation sector (PBSA) had gained investment popularity across the year to date. One of this year’s deals was Greystar’s $1.
Scape reportedly in exclusive talks to buy retirement village operator Aveo
The student accommodation provider, working with Macquarie Capital and Deutsche Bank on due diligence, is likely to call on the two banks and Scape’s capital partners to buy the $3 billion plus business owned by Brookfield.
Australia: Opposition reveals plans for international student number cap and visa fee hike
The Australian higher education and PBSA sectors have hit back at Opposition plans to further increase international student visa fees and implement a tougher...
Brookfield, Citiplan Melbourne CBD Student Digs Completed
The first purpose-built student accommodation project by the Brookfield and Citiplan joint venture has completed in Melbourne’s CBD. Construction took 19 months and finished nearly three months ahead of schedule with prefabricated solutions used.
Freecity secures two more offices for BTR conversion
Freecity Group has bought two more offices from GPT – next to each other at Sydney Olympic Park – with plans for a build-to-rent based mixed use project. Covering 2.13 hectares, 3 Figtree Drive and 6 Herb Elliott Avenue, are costing $90.88 million.
PBSA asset in Brisbane’s Lady Lamington Building for sale – Savills
A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) building on the fringe of Brisbane’s CBD has been presented to market.
MinterEllison advises Wee Hur on A$1.6B PBSA Portfolio sale
The portfolio consists of seven high-quality PBSA assets spanning across major capital Australian cities and comprising over 5,500 beds.
Australian Homestay Network Offers International Student Accommodation Solution
Australia’s leading international student homestay provider is advocating for a collaborative approach to address the country’s accommodation challenges and help alleviate pressure on the...
Outbound Indian student numbers drop by 15%
The number of Indian students studying abroad declined by nearly 15% in 2024 compared to the previous year, with the largest decline observed in...