Western plans to build new residences to ease student housing stress
In an effort to provide more “safe and affordable living options,” Western University recently announced plans to construct two new residence buildings. The university is in the final planning stages of building the new residences that will house 1,000 students on campus.
San Jose State may convert hotel tower to student housing
San Jose State University may occupy part of a Hilton hotel in Downtown San Jose for student housing in a potential sale now in negotiations by its owner.
Funding secured for new city centre student flat development
Developers have secured nearly £19 million in funding to provide 169 new studio bedrooms to university students in Glasgow. The Clyde Court development is the third financing agreement of its type bewtween Urbanite Living and the development finance division of Paragon Bank.
Kexgill Group return to German PBSA market after 15-year hiatus
The North Rhine Westphalia scheme in Germany, in which Kexgill Group make its return. PBSA owner and operator The Kexgill Group (University Quarter Housing®) are planning a selective return to the German market following a 15-year break.
New St. Joseph’s dormitory would shift student housing toward City Avenue
A new St. Joseph’s University dormitory for first-year students is being proposed as part of a plan to shift undergraduate housing away from West Philadelphia’s residential neighborhoods, minimizing conflict between students and area residents.
Aventicum Seeks Debt for First Italian Student Accommodation Project
Aventicum Capital Management is looking for debt to finance its first student accommodation project in Italy, said two sources familiar with the situation.
GSA completes Dublin PBSA refinancing with Wells Fargo
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) provider Global Student Accommodation (GSA) announces that it has refinanced two Dublin-based PBSA developments – Yugo Highfield Park and Yugo Dominick Place – owned in a joint venture with long-term partner Harrison Street, an investment management fir
Indiana University plans $81M housing project for former Poplars site
Indiana University plans to build an $81 million, 158-unit apartment building in Bloomington on the site that formerly housed the Poplars Building, which IU tore down last summer.
UC Board of Trustees approve funding to design new student housing development
UC's Board of Trustees is looking to take action to help ease the school's housing crunch. On Tuesday, trustees approved funding to design another student housing development. Plans call for 600 beds of housing and a parking garage, along with other amenities.
Accommodation provider acquires student development from administration
A student accommodation development in Aberdeen has been acquired out of administration by a serviced accommodation provider. AP Apartments has acquired Alpha Homes (Leicester), which is part of UK student accommodation provider Alpha Homes Group, following a lengthy administration process.