Blackstone head Steve Schwarzman plans to spend billions buying up dorms, warehouses, and data...
Steve Schwarzman, the founder of Blackstone—one of the world’s largest owners of commercial real estate—is doubling down on the asset class in which he made his name. “We’re seeing some very, very good buys in that kind of environment because, unlike most people, we have enormous capital and can buy the types of real estate that we like, whether they’re data centers, warehouses, student housing,” he said.
WFW advises banks on Barcelona student residence financing
Watson Farley & Williams has advised Banco de Sabadell, S.A. and Banco Pichincha España, S.A. on a financing granted to Temprano Capital and Brookfield for the construction and development of the Living Riera-Blanca student residence in Barcelona.
Greystar returns to student accommodation in Spain
The manager is rebuilding its PBSA portfolio in the country more than a year after selling the RESA platform it had built up between 2017 and 2022.
Aareal Bank arranges €566m refinancing for The Social Hub
Aareal Bank has closed a €566 mln refinancing facility with The Social Hub (TSH), together with two participating lenders, one of which is Rabobank.
Platte wird zum Studentenwohnheim
Eine besondere Herausforderung stellt die statisch teils unzulängliche Bausubstanz dar. Dabei gelingt mit Schöck Isokorb der zuverlässig tragfähige und energieeffiziente Anschluss der neuen Balkone, über die jedes Zimmer verfügt.
Collegiate AC Group introduces “Evolved Student Living”
Collegiate AC Group are thrilled to announce the launch of a new subsidiary, "Evolved Student Living," within Collegiate AC Group- their 3rd party pan-European operating brand. Evolved are on a mission to redefine the student accommodation experience across Europe by managing third-party assets based on Collegiate AC Group knowhow.
A trio of PBSA companies have launched new brand Joivy
Joivy is the new brand name and identity given to the group that is composed of property management firm DoveVivo, ALTIDO and student accommodation provider Chez Nestor.
GSL Announces Technology Partnership with Wookify to Support Growth
Global Student Living (GSL) and Wookify have today announced a technology partnership to deliver new services, enhance data security, and improve the interoperability of the systems underpinning the success of the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) industry.
Ageas Portugal Group Buys Student Accommodation in Porto
The Odalys Campus Porto Granjo Centro student housing in Porto has been sold by Xior Student Housing to Ageas Portugal Group. The process was mediated by the consulting company CBRE, which was authorized by the owner to launch, manage and complete the sale of the property, in an exclusive mandate.
Nearly 300 student housing units near the future REM in Griffintown
A social economy enterprise wants to build 290 affordable housing units for students in the Griffintown neighbourhood, a stone's throw from a Réseau express...