BLME provides financing for student accommodation in Derby
Bank of London and The Middle East plc (BLME) has provided Orka Investments Ltd (Orka) with a new finance facility to refinance The Croft, a prime best-in-class 326-bed Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme located in Derby City Centre.
Go-ahead for landmark Birmingham student living development
Proposals for the creation of more than 700 units of student accommodation in blocks rising to 31 storeys have advanced. The Birmingham city centre application site is home to a pair of listed buildings which formed part of a former hospital.
Hybrid hospitality concept ‘The Social Hub’ to make UK debut in Glasgow
An award-winning hospitality concept that combines a four-star hotel, extended stay and student rooms, work and event spaces, and a community kitchen, is to make its UK debut in Glasgow’s Merchant City this April, creating 80 local jobs.
Plans in for 700-room student scheme in Stratford after second staircase re-design
Developer Dominus and Queen Mary University of London have submitted plans for a new 700-room student accommodation scheme in Stratford.
Student accommodation plan for Nottingham’s West End Arcade
Part of a city centre shopping arcade could be extended and turned into student accommodation. Plans have been put forward to transform West End Arcade, on Upper Parliament Street in Nottingham.
McLaren secures planning for Liverpool’s Myrtle Street PBSA
Following a planning application submitted in June 2023, developer McLaren Property has been granted a resolution to approve planning permission by Liverpool City Council for a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Myrtle Street.
Harris Associates promotes Josh Rosenberg to Associate Partner
Investment agency Harris Associates has promoted Josh Rosenberg to Associate Partner. In his new role, Josh will take on additional leadership responsibilities, helping to continue to revolutionise the real estate market which is at the core of Harris Associates’ mission.
Plans revealed for huge student scheme on former John Player site
Plans for a major student accommodation scheme in Nottingham could see almost 600 bed spaces being brought forward in the city. Hyson Green Developments wants to build the scheme on Norton Street in the Radford area of Nottingham.
Student accommodation plans revealed for historic Sauchiehall Street site
Developer Vita Group has invited local residents and interested parties to attend the consultations to hear more about its plans to develop the site, which it says has been 'crying out for investment and regeneration'.
Oxford college buildings set for demolition after 40 years
Oxford City Council's planning committee approved the demolition of the porter's lodge and clock tower at Green Templeton College to make way for student accommodation.