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Singapore-based private equity real estate firm SC Capital Partners has sold a student accommodation property in Sydney to UNSW Sydney at a 19% premium to its current book value. The 7,900 sqm asset, located at 159-171 Anzac Parade and 1 Lorne Avenue in Kensington, comprises 233 student beds and a ground-floor commercial podium.

Study Inn has announced the completion of its Brotherton House purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Leeds. The second phase of the project, opened and occupied in September 2024, brings the total to 385 high-quality rooms complemented by state-of-the-art amenities.

The planning team at Newmark UK, on behalf of developer AVF Developments, has obtaining a resolution to grant planning permission for a PBSA scheme at 141 Woolwich Road in east Greenwich, London.

La Trobe University unveiled its plan to set up a state-of-the-art, 220-bed student accommodation in Bendigo’s city precinct. It is a $50 million student accommodation project and will be completed by the end of 2028.

Xenia Lettings has appointed Dannielle Britt as Head of Lettings. Dannielle joins the company with over 15 years of extensive experience in the property sector, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role.

Hawkins Way Capital has acquired University Center Newark, a 235-unit, 521-bedroom student housing community in Newark, N.J. LivCor was the previous owner, according to Yardi Matrix information.

Tailwind Group has acquired Commons on Kinnear, a 166-unit, 534-bed student housing community in Columbus, Ohio. The company paid $21.8 million for the asset and took out a $21 million loan originated by America National Bank, set to mature in 2031, according to public records.

Curlew Capital has submitted planning for a 121-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme situated on Britannia Street, to Camden Borough Council.

Vita Group has secured over £200m in debt financing from asset management and insurance holding company Eldridge Capital Management’s real estate credit arm to build a 48-storey tower in London’s Canary Wharf neighbourhood.

Ogilvie Construction has been appointed to deliver the six-storey block, which will create high quality accommodation for 230 students when it completes next year.