Contractor Selected for 450-Bed Student Housing at Callaghan Campus
The University of Newcastle has moved a step closer to delivering more affordable housing for students, appointing Hansen Yuncken as principal contractor for a new 450-bed accommodation development at Callaghan Campus.
Stokoe Appointed Senior Relationship Director at Graphene
Graphene Funding has appointed David Stokoe as senior relationship director, expanding its team to support funding deals between £2m and £100m; Stokoe joins from Cynergy Bank, where he specialised in facilities up to £50m.
Planning Application Filed for Up to 350 Student Beds in Limerick City
Lanehunt Ltd has submitted a planning application for up to 350 student bed spaces in Limerick City, involving partial demolition of the former Tait Centre and construction of a six to eight-storey building with 51 apartments and communal facilities including a gym, café, cinema, and study rooms.
London Office Plan Revised to Include 530 Co-Living Homes
Developer Re:shape plans to replace the seven-storey St George’s House East near Wimbledon station with a 13-storey mixed-use scheme featuring 532 shared living studios, 36 social rented family homes, and 2,271 sq m of Grade A workspace designed by PLP Architecture.
Moving-in Day Revisited: what students are still telling us
Every September, the same scene plays out across campuses and cities: cars queue outside receptions, trolleys appear and disappear through doorways, and students carry...
Watkin Jones Wins Approximately £60m in New Contracts
Watkin Jones secured six new contracts worth approximately £60 million, advancing its strategy to diversify revenue streams and strengthen its secured project pipeline across the UK residential and hospitality sectors.
Two Major Co-Living Projects Proposed in Walthamstow
Developer SoCo is advancing two large co-living projects in Walthamstow: a 310-room scheme on Wood Street pending planning approval, and a 319-room development proposed for the former Wilko building on Walthamstow High Street.
AndSoul and Lavanda Collaborate to Enhance Flex Living and Co-Living Portfolio
Lavanda has partnered with AndSoul to implement its OpenPMS system, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and tenant management through advanced technology.
Far East Orchard Receives Approval to Begin Manchester PBSA Development
Far East Orchard’s (FEOR) 239-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development at Plymouth Grove, Manchester has received “Gateway 2” approval under the UK’s Building Safety Act, allowing construction to begin.
£38m Glasgow Student Accommodation with 321 Studios Officially Opens
GRAHAM completed the 16-storey St Vincent Studios in Glasgow city centre, replacing a vacant 1970s office block with a distinctive green terracotta student accommodation managed by Homes for Students under the Prestige Student Living brand.









