Delay Hits Sullivan’s Quay 503-Bed Student Accommodation Project
BAM’s proposed 503-bed student accommodation at Sullivan’s Quay, Cork City, has received a four-month extension to October 1 to provide updated environmental and design information, following concerns from Cork City Council.
Barwood Secures Investec Funding for Birmingham PBSA Development
Investec Bank has provided a £19.25m senior development loan to Barwood Capital for a 233-bed student accommodation project in Edgbaston, combining heritage refurbishment with new-build construction on the former St Chad’s Hospital site.
Liverpool PBSA Properties Listed for Sale
Fifteen units at One Islington Plaza, a purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Liverpool city centre, are on sale. The portfolio includes three studios and 12 cluster flats within a 317-unit development completed in 2019 and held on a 250-year lease from 2016.
Update on Plans for 849 Student Places at Desmond Motors Site on Derry’s Strand...
NGSK Developments and GMKM Developments have submitted planning applications for nearly 900 student bedspaces across two sites on Strand Road, Derry, aiming to deliver high-quality Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) with amenities including gyms, courtyards, study areas, parking, and bicycle storage.
Artisan Real Estate Unveils Plan for 321 Student Apartments in Glasgow City Centre
Artisan Real Estate is delivering a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Glasgow, replacing a long-vacant office block and supporting the city’s vibrant student population and local economy.
The global stage awaits: 2026 GSL Awards finalists revealed
The wait is finally over. Against the backdrop of the GSL Investor Summit Europe in Málaga, Spain on the 3rd of June, the finalists...
UK Universities May Lose Access to International Students Amid Visa Misuse Concerns
Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers results.
FRP Secures £4.1m Refinance for York Student Housing Scheme
FRP Real Estate Advisory has arranged a £4.1m commercial term facility to refinance a newly built 38-bed PBSA block in York.
Watkin Jones Approved for 33-Storey Co-Living Tower in Cardiff
Custom House Street scheme will provide 400 co-living studios
Durham City Council Endorses Revised Plan for Prince Bishops Place Mixed-Use Development
Landmark Properties, in partnership with Citrus Group and Galliard Homes, secured updated planning approval to redevelop Prince Bishops Place in Durham city centre, delivering 504 student beds alongside modern retail, hospitality, and leisure spaces, with completion targeted for 2030.











