UK & Ireland

Ziser London has submitted planning for a 826-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Brent, North London, designed by BB Partnership architects. If plans are approved, the scheme would involve the redevelopment of the Matalan site on Cricklewood Broadway.

Homes for Students has strengthened its senior team as it prepares to celebrate ten years in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) management. Nisha Parmar, who joined the company in 2021, has been promoted into the new senior role of Business Development & Integration Director. In addition, Mo Ali has become Business Development Director – Origination.

Study Inn has announced the completion of its Brotherton House purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Leeds. The second phase of the project, opened and occupied in September 2024, brings the total to 385 high-quality rooms complemented by state-of-the-art amenities.

The planning team at Newmark UK, on behalf of developer AVF Developments, has obtaining a resolution to grant planning permission for a PBSA scheme at 141 Woolwich Road in east Greenwich, London.

Xenia Lettings has appointed Dannielle Britt as Head of Lettings. Dannielle joins the company with over 15 years of extensive experience in the property sector, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role.

Curlew Capital has submitted planning for a 121-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme situated on Britannia Street, to Camden Borough Council.

Vita Group has secured over £200m in debt financing from asset management and insurance holding company Eldridge Capital Management’s real estate credit arm to build a 48-storey tower in London’s Canary Wharf neighbourhood.

Ogilvie Construction has been appointed to deliver the six-storey block, which will create high quality accommodation for 230 students when it completes next year.

Lavanda’s research has revealed that universities are successfully raising tens of millions of pounds by renting out empty student halls to combat the higher education sector’s funding crisis.

The significant milestone paves the way for the delivery of 433 new homes, across a variety of tenures, improved commercial infrastructure, enhanced community amenities, along with local job and training opportunities.