Plans revealed for £100m city centre student scheme
The developer behind what would’ve been a 40-storey student scheme in Nottingham has substantially scaled back its proposals – and launched a public consultation on the plans.
Sheffield: Plans for new student apartment block unveiled
New plans for 963 apartments in Sheffield aimed at young people and students have been submitted. The building, which would also include a cinema and gym, would be built at the junctions of Wellington Street, Rockingham Street and Trafalgar Street.
Major study destinations suffering reputational damage as student housing crisis rolls into 2023
A shortage of student housing stock in major study abroad destinations, combined with cost of living increases is impacting international student mobility and threatening the reputation of destinations.
Plans unveiled for hundreds more student flats in Newcastle city centre
Plans have been unveiled for hundreds more student flats on a fire-damaged site in Newcastle city centre. More than 400 university students could be housed in a new 12-storey block in Heber Street near St James’ Park, in the city centre, if the proposals are approved.
Jon Matthews Architects plans 38-storey Manchester tower
The scheme for Premier Inn Hotels and Dominvs Group would see the demolition of a five-storey Premier Inn currently on the site at One Medlock Street and its replacement with 1,014 student flats as well as a 13-storey office building.
‘Significant milestone’ at Island Quarter in Nottingham
Progress is being made at the Island Quarter site in Nottingham as construction for a 693-bed student halls is underway. The 12-storey student accommodation is being built at the £1.4billion development. It is set to welcome its first residents in September 2024.
University of Manchester students are refusing to pay their rent
Back in 2020, first-year students at the University of Manchester spent their first few months of uni locked down in overpriced halls and attending virtual lectures on Zoom.
Almost £50m agreed to complete 693-bed student scheme in Nottingham
Almost £50 million of funding has been agreed to support the completion of a 693-bed student accommodation scheme in The Island Quarter site, Nottingham. Developer Conygar said it had agreed up to £47.
£22m Preston student accommodation plans brought forward
Liverpool-based Caro Developments has submitted plans to Preston City Council for 227 studio apartments on Lawson Street just south of the main UCLan campus. The move follows an extensive consultation with residents and stakeholders.
Portsmouth university facing student housing ‘crisis’ due to cost of living
LANDLORDS have warned of a ‘crisis’ in student housing in Portsmouth caused by the high cost of specialist accommodation coupled with a ‘stampede’ of...