Update on Plans for 849 Student Places at Desmond Motors Site on Derry’s Strand...
NGSK Developments and GMKM Developments have submitted planning applications for nearly 900 student bedspaces across two sites on Strand Road, Derry, aiming to deliver high-quality Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) with amenities including gyms, courtyards, study areas, parking, and bicycle storage.
Artisan Real Estate Unveils Plan for 321 Student Apartments in Glasgow City Centre
Artisan Real Estate is delivering a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Glasgow, replacing a long-vacant office block and supporting the city’s vibrant student population and local economy.
The global stage awaits: 2026 GSL Awards finalists revealed
The wait is finally over. Against the backdrop of the GSL Investor Summit Europe in Málaga, Spain on the 3rd of June, the finalists...
UK Universities May Lose Access to International Students Amid Visa Misuse Concerns
Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers results.
FRP Secures £4.1m Refinance for York Student Housing Scheme
FRP Real Estate Advisory has arranged a £4.1m commercial term facility to refinance a newly built 38-bed PBSA block in York.
Watkin Jones Approved for 33-Storey Co-Living Tower in Cardiff
Custom House Street scheme will provide 400 co-living studios
Durham City Council Endorses Revised Plan for Prince Bishops Place Mixed-Use Development
Landmark Properties, in partnership with Citrus Group and Galliard Homes, secured updated planning approval to redevelop Prince Bishops Place in Durham city centre, delivering 504 student beds alongside modern retail, hospitality, and leisure spaces, with completion targeted for 2030.
Preston PBSA Development Launches on the Market
FRP Advisory has appointed Knight Frank’s student property team to market Friargate Court, a fully operational 244-bed PBSA scheme in Preston, for £9.75 million.
Plans Submitted for 1,000-Bed Manchester PBSA
RG Real Estate wants to knock down Charles Street Car Park and build a student housing scheme featuring a 38-storey tower.
YourTRIBE Completes £47m Refinance for Elephant & Castle PBSA
Investec Bank has provided a £46.95m senior investment loan to purpose-built student accommodation operator YourTRIBE for its 226-bed scheme in Elephant & Castle. The facility refinances the existing lender and marks Investec's second completed deal with the group.












