Plans revealed for 37-storey resi and student property project
Plans for a major new residential and student accommodation development reaching 37 storeys in Birmingham have been revealed.
First look at ‘elegant’ tower blocks set to replace landmark hotel in Bristol
A first glimpse at what is planned for the Premier Inn hotel in Bear Pit in Bristol city centre has been unveiled. Developer Olympian wants to knock down the former offices, once known as Avon House, and build two high-rise residential blocks. One would be 26 storeys high, making it the tallest building in Bristol city centre.
Green light for new homes and university study centre and student accommodation
Plans to build new homes, a study centre for Falmouth University and student accommodation at the Pydar development in Truro, have been given the green light by planners.
Approval for student accommodation in Helix Quarter
Plans for a student accommodation block within Newcastle's Helix innovation district have been rubber stamped. Downing students (Heber Street) Limited Partnership Incorporated has secured permission to construct an eight to 12 storey building on land on the south side of Heber Street.
Fragility of UK’s international student market underlined by government U-turn on families
Results of a recent QS pulse survey of international students suggest that the UK could see a total decrease of 200,000 international students by...
Accommodation for hundreds more students to be built in city
Work has started to build a 303-bedroom student scheme in York, after a forward funding deal was agreed with Singapore-based Q Investment Partners (QIP).
Buttress appeals rejection of Manchester student housing in ‘war of attrition’
Buttress and developer Interland Holdings lodged an appeal after Manchester City Council turned down the 19-storey scheme in April. The building at 18-20 Dantzic Street was rejected on four grounds, including ‘poor quality design’ and concerns over damage to Manchester's heritage.
Northern Ireland Investment Fund hits £100m with £21.3m loan for new student accommodation in...
The Northern Ireland Investment Fund has provided a £21.3m loan to Bridges Fund Management and Rok Property to fund the development of a 307-bedroom purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) development in central Belfast.
Student accommodation bid for Sauchiehall Street M&S moves to planning stage
Student housing developer Fusion Students has lodged £76m proposals with Glasgow City Council for the prominent city centre site.
University of Manchester unveils plans to redevelop student accommodation site
The University of Manchester is pushing ahead with the next phase of plans to dramatically transform its Owens Park Campus, a project that involves the demolition of the site’s 1960s tower block and delivery of 3,300 new student bedspaces.