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Maslow Capital is supporting the development of two student accommodation schemes in the heart of Leeds and Lancaster with a finance package totaling £68m. The funding will enable the client — a joint venture between H.I.G Realty Partners and Primus Property Group — to deliver 790 student beds across the two projects.

International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has once again advised real estate fund manager Frogmore on a deal to buy 627-bed student accommodation campus, Singer Hall, from Coventry University.

In a strategic move to further bolster its leadership team and drive its global expansion, Yugo, the first global student housing brand and operator announces the arrival of Joe Persechino as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Christopher Holloway, a pivotal force behind Yugo’s growth, is promoted to Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO), to deliver on Yugo’s strategic growth plans, new market entry and integration.

Urban regeneration specialist Vita Group is bringing forward new plans for the former Barker & Stonehouse building along with the neighbouring Strawberry House building on Leazes Park Road in Newcastle.

Plans have been unveiled for a new student village in Stoke-on-Trent. Staffordshire University said it planned to replace existing student accommodation on its main Leek Road campus, turning it into accessible parkland.

Pollard, who will report to CEO Duncan Garrood, will have responsibility for maintaing and enhancing ESP’s service delivery for residents across its portfolio. Pollard joins ESP from Prime Student Living, where she worked as managing director for three years.

A new 130-bed student block will be built by the river Sherbourne in Coventry after a vote by councillors. The scheme went to the council's planning committee after locals and community groups objected on the grounds it would be too tall.

Plans to redevelop student housing at the University of Chichester have been submitted to the district council. The application from Lichfields, on behalf of the university, seeks permission to replace ‘tired and low-density student housing’ at the Bishop Otter Campus, in Havenstoke Close.

Global Student Living Index (GSL Index) data highlights year after year that students who live in private halls have higher overall levels of satisfaction....

Unite Group PLC chief executive Richard Smith is to step down at the end of the year, with chief financial officer Joe Lister already singled out to replace him.