UK & Ireland

Newham Council has approved RAD CHP Ltd’s proposal to develop 628 student bed spaces at Royal Albert Way, including ancillary facilities and Class E floorspace at ground level, enhancing the site’s mixed-use capacity.

The facility was agreed for an experienced property investor and developer operating in the student accommodation sector. The borrower had acquired a former office building in Aberdeen city centre and secured planning consent to convert the property into 52 self-contained student studios.

On the surface, 2025 was a record-breaking year for the UK Higher Education sector. Home Office data for the full calendar year shows that...

Paragon Bank provided a loan to refinance and support the ongoing development of Peppermill Court, a £34.7m PBSA project in York led by HACS Construction, with completion expected in summer 2024.

Gamuda Land UK’s current gross development value (GDV) stands at approximately £1.5 billion, with around 70% allocated to office developments and student accommodation representing roughly £300 million across three sites, reflecting a strategic focus on assets with strong supply-demand fundamentals amid evolving UK real estate conditions.

Coventry City Council has approved a change of use for Waters Court in Salt Lane from exclusively student accommodation to a flexible model including serviced apartments, aiming to address high vacancy rates amid declining student demand.

Orka Investments has partnered with a global institutional real estate investor to acquire UK purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) assets, starting with three off-market deals totaling 1,300 beds primarily located near Russell Group universities.

CBRE advised Mansford LLP on refinancing Student Cribs, the UK’s largest student HMO platform with 5,271 beds across 1,220 assets in 25 key student locations, securing a £600m loan to replace existing debt and enhance operational flexibility.

The CityBlock buildings on Marton Street and Penny Street will be run by Host, which has almost 30 years’ experience in delivering award-winning services to students.

Glasgow’s largest city centre living sector project is advancing as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service prepares to vacate its Cowcaddens complex, opening a 4.4-acre site with planning permission to deliver over 1,250 new homes.