Blackstone’s iQ buys defaulted London office for dorms
BLACKSTONE’s iQ Student Accommodation business has bought a plot of central London land out of receivership after its previous owner defaulted on a loan from the billionaire Reuben Brothers. The 0.
Cape Breton council seeks funding boost from Ottawa for international student housing project
A significant housing proposal for international university students in Sydney, N.S., would provide more than 100 units in its first phase alone. The Tartan Downs housing proposal would start with 145 units for students from abroad attending Cape Breton University (CBU).
Vita secures planning for Glasgow’s India Street PBSA
Vita Group’s plans for a new PBSA scheme at India Street have been given the go-ahead. Glasgow City Council approved plans for the 20 India Street site, which includes the delivery of 591 PBSA apartments.
Island Quarter: New student block plans to bring 400 bed-spaces to Nottingham
The new phase, known as Phase 2B, focuses on the construction of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). Nottingham City Council has recommended planning permission be granted for the next phase of the transformative Island Quarter project.
Plans submitted for 25-storey student housing for more than 400 residents
Graham Investment Projects has requested permission from Glasgow City Council to develop the site of a dilapidated office building at 138 Hydepark Street.
Brookfield Fund Buys $893 Million US Student-Housing Portfolio
A Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. property fund bought a group of US student-housing communities for $893 million.
Belfast City Centre student accommodation blocks approved
Permission has been granted for the development of student accommodation blocks with 821 rooms in the Castle Street/Queen Street area of Belfast City Centre.
Investcorp Expands U.S. Student Housing Portfolio with Four Acquisitions at Flagship Universities
Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, today announced that it has completed four student housing acquisitions totaling nearly 3,000 beds for a gross transaction cost of over $300 million.
Long Harbour to launch new PBSA Joint Venture
Long Harbour will expand its living sector focus into PBSA through a joint venture with Rosethorn Capital Partners. The strategy will be led by Rosethorn CEO Stephen Rigby, who brings more than ten years’ experience in PBSA.
BR Consultants launches plans for Edinburgh PBSA
BR Consultants are looking to demolish two Edinburgh warehouses to make way for a new PBSA development. The plans involve demolishing existing buildings and replacing them with a mixed-use development including student flats, commercial units and landscaping.