UK & Ireland

Weston Partnerships is pitching to work with build-to-rent (BTR) fund managers, local authorities, later living developers, student accommodation providers and others.

Picton Property Income Limited, a UK-based investment company, has completed the sale of a vacant office building in Cardiff, as announced on Monday. The property, known as Longcross, has been earmarked for redevelopment into student accommodation.

Last March the borough council decided to explore the future of its 65,681 sq ft office building with the authority only occupying three floors. Only 52% of its desks are used at any one time as more staff work flexibly, splitting their time between the office and working remotely.

For students, accommodation is more than just a place to sleep—it’s where friendships form, communities thrive, and university life begins. As student needs evolve,...

The N16 Stratford scheme being developed in partnership with HG Living and M&G Real Estate, will have 504 student beds across two blocks reaching 10 and 18 storeys. The project will also include 1,500 sqm of amenity space for students, including roof terraces and courtyards.

Specialist capital advisory firm Arc & Co. has closed a 70% LTV debt package in partnership with Ingenious Capital Management, whilst also sourcing a JV equity investor to support the development of a purpose-built student accommodation project in Tower Hamlets, London.

Sir Sadiq Khan has intervened after Westminster City Council refused to approve plans for a 20-storey student accommodation block on the canal opposite Paddington station.

A landmark stage has been reached in the construction of a purpose-built student accommodation scheme on one of the region’s largest regeneration sites.

CLS Holdings plc has announced the sale of its Spring Mews Student accommodation in Vauxhall, London, to Rosethorn Capital Partners and Barings for £101.1 million. This transaction aligns with the property’s 2024 valuation and exceeds the 2023 year-end valuation by 8.1%.

Southampton City Council has approved plans submitted by private development company, Danehurst Limited, to build “purpose-built student accommodation,” at the site of the former Firehouse pub in Vincents Walk.