Global Student Supplies British-Made Mattresses to Over 400 PBSAs Across the UK
Global Student supplies sustainable, UK-manufactured mattresses to over 400 PBSA sites across the UK and Europe, ensuring durability and consistent quality tailored for student living while supporting local manufacturing.
Student Accommodation Group Delays €500m Investment Amid Sector Uncertainty
Global Student Accommodation Group (GSA), Ireland’s largest PBSA operator, has deferred over €500 million of planned investment amid regulatory uncertainty linked to rent pressure zones and mixed government messaging, impacting development and investor confidence in the sector.
New Student Accommodation Facility Opens in Kildare, Marking Positive Progress
Maynooth University officially opened Teach Uì Bhuachalla Student Accommodation, a new 4,000m² purpose-built facility in Maynooth town, with four-storey complex that offers 116 rooms.
£230m Portfolio Deal Includes Bath Student Accommodation
Curlew Student Trust II sold Centurion House, a 146-bed PBSA asset in Bath, to global investment firm KKR as part of a £230 million portfolio including properties in London, Leeds, Sheffield, Brighton, Coventry, and Norwich.
Clegg Transfers £37m PBSA Asset in Yorkshire
Clegg Construction completed The Fabric Works, a 402-studio student accommodation scheme on Leylands Road, Leeds, delivered over two years with PPG Leeds, a joint venture between Primus Property Group and HIG Capital, ready for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Unipol Survey Reveals 76% of Students Concerned About Increasing Rents
Unipol’s survey of over 2,600 students across 37 UK universities reveals a student housing affordability crisis, with 76% prioritising cost but nearly two-thirds struggling to find accommodation within budget, paying an average of £36 more per week than planned.
Minister Lawless Greenlights €67 Million for 493 New Student Beds at UCD
The Irish government has allocated €67 million to University College Dublin (UCD) for 493 new student accommodation beds, marking the second phase of the €100 million Short-Term Activation Programme launched in 2022 to address student housing shortages.
City Centre Set for 300-Bed Student Housing in Ten-Storey Development
A major student accommodation scheme of almost 300 bed spaces in a ten-storey building is being lined up in a South West city centre.
KKR Acquires UK Student Housing Portfolio from Curlew Student Trust II
KKR and Inhabeo have acquired a £230 million portfolio of seven purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) assets from Curlew Student Trust II, comprising 2,179 beds across seven UK university cities.
ActivumSG Introduces £500m PBSA Investment Platform
ActivumSG has launched a value-add PBSA platform targeting over £500m in assets under management, starting with a portfolio of seven UK assets totalling 972 beds, primarily serving Russell Group university students in Manchester, Edinburgh, Exeter, and Cardiff.