Council Approves Major Newcastle Student Housing Plan Including New St James’ Park Access Route
Newcastle City Council approved Hanro Group’s redevelopment of the Percy House site and adjacent former Labour Club, enabling a new 432-bed student accommodation complex and a pedestrian and cycle route linking Percy Street to St James’ Park.
Student Voices on the Environmental Impact of Accommodation
Over the past few years, the environmental impact of accommodation has become increasingly important to students, particularly in shaping perceptions of value for money....
Student Housing Planned for Former Coventry Office Block Site
Coventry City Council approved Skybridge Property’s plan to replace dated office buildings at Mercia Business Village with student accommodation for over 1,000 University of Warwick students, including 236 studios and 770 cluster bedrooms.
Rising Short-Term Student Flats Raise Concerns Over City Centre Capacity
BAM plans to replace a long-promised hotel with 503 short-let student flats on the derelict Sullivan’s Quay site in Cork city centre, raising concerns about the impact on housing supply and community cohesion amid a wider housing crisis.
Imperial Announces Expansion of Student Housing in North Acton
Imperial College London plans to increase student accommodation at its One Portal Way redevelopment in North Acton from 384 to 1,926 bedrooms through a Section 73 application to amend existing planning permission granted in 2024.
Construction Leader to Deliver £274m Student Housing Project
Bowmer + Kirkland has been appointed main contractor for the £274 million Castle Leazes student accommodation redevelopment in Newcastle upon Tyne, commissioned by Unite Students and Newcastle University.
Exeter Approves Large-Scale Student Flats Development
Exeter city councillors narrowly approved Zinc Real Estate’s plan to build a 10-storey, nearly 300-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) block on the former JobCentre site at Clarendon House, Western Way, aiming to address housing needs for Exeter University students.
Tokoro Capital, Homie, and GCM Grosvenor Collaborate on £200m Student Housing Project
Tokoro Capital, Homie, and GCM Grosvenor have launched a partnership targeting UK student housing, backed by a £75 million commitment from GCM Grosvenor and a total investment capacity of approximately £200 million after leverage.
Newcastle City Centre Eyesore and Footpath to St James’ Park Poised for Approval
Newcastle City Council is set to consider Hanro Group’s plans to redevelop the Percy House site and the former Labour Club into a 432-bed student accommodation complex, including demolition of the tallest Percy House section and construction of new 7- and 13-storey buildings.
Latest student accommodation data reveals shifting satisfaction and growing student wellbeing concerns
As we complete the GSL Index Autumn wave (2025 Q4), the data highlight evolving dynamics in the student accommodation sector, with notable shifts in...
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