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Accor has partnered with French company Aken Ecosystemes to develop hybrid student accommodation and hospitality projects under the Jo&Joe brand, targeting at least 10 sites across key French cities to address the country’s student housing shortage.

Hillhouse Capital has invested approximately $1 billion in the Australian market over the past three years, focusing significantly on the property sector, signaling a strategic commitment to the region.

The University of Texas at El Paso commenced construction on Miner Crossing, a $102 million, 155,500-sq.-ft. residence hall adding 507 beds to expand on-campus housing for a growing student population, with completion targeted for fall 2028.

Landlords of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) sold off at least 2,000 student accommodation beds across the UK in the last 12 months ahead of the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act.

Hong Kong faces a growing student accommodation shortfall, projected to reach 147,200 beds by the 2029/30 academic year, more than doubling from 76,300 beds in 2025/26, while current PBSA supply remains limited with only 6,900 beds as of April and 16,300 beds in the pipeline.

GMI Construction has completed a £17 million student accommodation project on Foss Islands Road, York, delivering 133 beds across studios and apartments for Urbium Capital and Gregory Property Group, including study areas, gym facilities, and social spaces.

Greystar has acquired a 1,200-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) portfolio across the UK, marking a significant expansion of its footprint in the student housing sector.

Elkstone has completed Queen Street Place, a 345-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Galway city centre, operated by UK-based platform Mezzino, addressing a critical shortage of student housing in the region.

The Icelandic parliament has enacted stricter regulations for foreign students, introducing mandatory academic progress reports and shortening post-graduation work permits to curb visa misuse.

Watkin Jones PLC’s Refresh segment has been appointed by Aprirose Ltd to refurbish Central Studios, a 141-studio PBSA asset in Reading, focusing on soft refurbishments and reconfiguring amenity and reception spaces to improve functionality and appeal.