UK & Ireland

An award-winning hospitality concept that combines a four-star hotel, extended stay and student rooms, work and event spaces, and a community kitchen, is to make its UK debut in Glasgow’s Merchant City this April, creating 80 local jobs.

Developer Dominus and Queen Mary University of London have submitted plans for a new 700-room student accommodation scheme in Stratford.

Part of a city centre shopping arcade could be extended and turned into student accommodation. Plans have been put forward to transform West End Arcade, on Upper Parliament Street in Nottingham.

Following a planning application submitted in June 2023, developer McLaren Property has been granted a resolution to approve planning permission by Liverpool City Council for a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Myrtle Street.

Investment agency Harris Associates has promoted Josh Rosenberg to Associate Partner. In his new role, Josh will take on additional leadership responsibilities, helping to continue to revolutionise the real estate market which is at the core of Harris Associates’ mission. 

Plans for a major student accommodation scheme in Nottingham could see almost 600 bed spaces being brought forward in the city. Hyson Green Developments wants to build the scheme on Norton Street in the Radford area of Nottingham.

Developer Vita Group has invited local residents and interested parties to attend the consultations to hear more about its plans to develop the site, which it says has been 'crying out for investment and regeneration'.

Oxford City Council's planning committee approved the demolition of the porter's lodge and clock tower at Green Templeton College to make way for student accommodation.

Real estate investment manager Barings has agreed the forward funding of a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) asset in Manchester with developer McLaren Property for £65 mln (€76 mln).

Once delivered, the new site will be the third Vita Student residence in Edinburgh with other sites located on Fountainbridge and Iona Street. Offering best-in-class student accommodation once finished, Vita Student’s New Waverley site will offer 207 high-quality studio apartments along with 60 cluster rooms.