AI, Community and the Future of PBSA: Key Takeaways from GSL Live 2025
On Thursday 16th October, GSL Live once again brought people together from across the student accommodation sector in London to share ideas, meet peers,...
MCR Property Group Obtains £250 Million Credit Facility
MCR Property Group has secured a landmark £250 million revolving senior secured credit facility with Pollen Street Capital, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ambitious UK growth strategy.
University Plans New Student Housing at Callaghan Campus
The University of Newcastle is continuing its investment in the Callaghan Campus, having submitted a Regionally Significant Development Application (RSDA) for the construction of a new student accommodation building (450 beds).
Landmark Properties Proposes New Development in Birmingham
Landmark Properties has submitted a planning application to Birmingham City Council for a 500-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development at 120 Suffolk Street, addressing a significant undersupply of student beds in the city.
Savills Names Co-Head of PBSA Valuations
Savills has appointed William Davies, formerly of Allsop, as co-head of PBSA valuations, where he will focus on student accommodation within the operational capital markets division alongside Rachel Coates.
Winvic Finalizes Leeds PBSA Project
The 548-bed, 24-storey Threadworks student accommodation in Leeds, designed by DMWR Architects for CASL Lisbon Street, is now fully occupied, featuring extensive shared amenities including cinema rooms, a gym, and a 1,600 sq ft roof terrace.
McAleer & Rushe Commences £50m Stratford Student Housing Project
Firethorn has commissioned McAleer & Rushe to deliver Poland House, a £50m purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project in Stratford, east London, featuring 284 beds with 35% designated as affordable housing.
University of Bath Proposes 960-Bed Student Accommodation in South West
The University of Bath has submitted a planning application for a major student accommodation development on its Claverton Down campus (960 beds).
Bristol Car Park Set for Conversion into 300-Bed Student Housing
Downing plans to replace the Nelson Street NCP car park in Bristol city centre with 300 student rooms and two new ground-floor commercial spaces, addressing the city’s growing student housing demand.
Gamuda Acquires London Site for RM600 Million Student Housing Development
Gamuda Land has acquired a site at 14 Marshgate Lane, Stratford, London, to develop a 321-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project valued at RM600 million, marking its first fully owned and self-managed PBSA venture in the UK, scheduled for completion in the 2028/29 academic year.
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