UK & Ireland

Enterprise Land and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) specialist, Capital Assured, have formed an AI-powered PBSA platform, Casa, that is aiming to establish a new benchmark for student living in Europe.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has stepped in to rule on Unite Students’ proposal for Baltic Wharf – a 20-storey purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Paddington, after Westminster Council decided to reject it.

The key appointments strengthen Close Brothers Property Finance's proposition as it expands into new sectors and diversifies further into Northern England.

Tide Construction has revealed how they built The Valentine, a 321-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme, in under a year.

Weston Partnerships is pitching to work with build-to-rent (BTR) fund managers, local authorities, later living developers, student accommodation providers and others.

Picton Property Income Limited, a UK-based investment company, has completed the sale of a vacant office building in Cardiff, as announced on Monday. The property, known as Longcross, has been earmarked for redevelopment into student accommodation.

Last March the borough council decided to explore the future of its 65,681 sq ft office building with the authority only occupying three floors. Only 52% of its desks are used at any one time as more staff work flexibly, splitting their time between the office and working remotely.

For students, accommodation is more than just a place to sleep—it’s where friendships form, communities thrive, and university life begins. As student needs evolve,...

The N16 Stratford scheme being developed in partnership with HG Living and M&G Real Estate, will have 504 student beds across two blocks reaching 10 and 18 storeys. The project will also include 1,500 sqm of amenity space for students, including roof terraces and courtyards.

Specialist capital advisory firm Arc & Co. has closed a 70% LTV debt package in partnership with Ingenious Capital Management, whilst also sourcing a JV equity investor to support the development of a purpose-built student accommodation project in Tower Hamlets, London.