Housemates appoints new board member
Housemates has recently appointed David Tymms to its boardroom team. Carrying over 25 years’ experience in the sector, David is now an independent non-executive director at the instant booking student accommodation marketplace.
‘Groundbreaking’ plan to improve student living and tackle tensions in Nottingham
A “groundbreaking” plan to improve accommodation for a growing population of students and better integrate them into Nottingham’s neighbourhoods has been adopted by councillors.
Queen’s University investing £100 million to meet ‘unprecedented’ demand for student accommodation
Queen's University has announced it's set to invest up to £100 million over the next four years to help meet an 'unprecedented upsurge' in demand for student accommodation in Belfast.
Dundee Sees Major Investment in Student Housing by ATK Property Group
In a significant multi-million-pound deal, Perthshire’s ATK Property Group has acquired student housing in Dundee’s Keiller Court.
Listed Birmingham buildings earmarked for student scheme
An application has been submitted proposing the creation of more than 200 units of student accommodation in a scheme that involves the conversion of two listed buildings in Birmingham.
Cain completes £500M PBSA transaction with backing from Menora
Cain International, the privately held investment firm, has completed a £500M PBSA forward-funding deal that will support the delivery of 2,389 beds across major U.K. university cities. All five schemes have already secured planning consent.
Green light for 155 student flats in historic city district
Plans to demolish a warehouse as part of a development to create flats for 155 students have been approved. City of Edinburgh Council planners have granted permission for Danehurst Developments’ proposals for Dunedin Street student accommodation.
Singapore’s QIP and Hurlington Capital Tie Up for £80 Million London Student Homes
Singapore-headquartered private equity firm Q Investment Partners (QIP) and Hurlington Capital, the London-based investor and developer, have formed a joint venture to develop an £80 million purpose-built student accommodation site in Woolwich, London.
Plans for over 380 student flats at former Aberdeen pool hall to be debated
Plans to create a 383-bed, seven storey student living complex in Aberdeen city centre are set to be put to councillors on Thursday (September 21).
Plans lodged for Leeds shopping centre redevelopment
The proposed redevelopment of a Leeds shopping centre to create a mixed-use development of commercial units and student accommodation has moved forward with the submission of a planning application. Student accommodation would be provided in the upper floors, with a total of 807 bedrooms as well as communal areas.