PBSA Investment Climbs Amid Ongoing Supply Challenges
The UK PBSA market recorded £830 million investment in Q2 2025, contributing to a £1.6 billion first-half total that exceeds the long-term average.
StarRez Leadership Update: Travis Knipe Appointed Executive Chairman, Jason Day Steps in as CEO
StarRez announced a leadership transition with Travis Knipe moving from CEO to Executive Chairman, while Jason Day, previously Chief Revenue Officer, assumes the CEO role immediately to lead global operations and revenue growth.
PBSA Investment Surpasses Long-Term Average in First Half of 2025
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) investment activity in H1 2025 reached £1.6bn.
QuadReal Property Completes Acquisition of Apollo’s PBSA Portfolio
QuadReal Property Group has acquired a 3,460-bedroom PBSA portfolio from Apollo-managed funds.
Generation and Goldman Sachs Complete Acquisition of Portswood House
Goldman Sachs and Generation Partners acquired the asset from Vita Ventures, as the US financial powerhouse returns to the sector.
Plans Submitted for Birmingham Student Housing on Former Historic Pub Site
Orion Land has submitted plans for a 16-storey student accommodation building with 263 bed spaces on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham city centre.
EH1 Students Approved for Westfield Road PBSA Development
EH1 Students said the project can help shift students out of flatted accommodation to free up much-needed housing.
Demolition Begins on Landmark City Centre Building
Cardiff Council approved the demolition of Longcross Court, a 1970s office block on Newport Road, to build an 18-storey student accommodation complex with 706 private rooms.
Coventry Planning Committee to Decide on 1,000-Bed PBSA Proposal
Skybridge Property has submitted plans to Coventry City Council to replace 22 office buildings at Westwood Business Park with a 1,006-bedroom student housing scheme.
Appeals Delay Cork’s Largest Student Housing Project
Four appeals lodged by local residents and community groups, citing concerns over excessive density, traffic congestion, noise, and inadequate consultation.
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