Gas Lane PBSA forward sold to Hines
Developer and manager Watkin Jones has exchanged contracts for the forward fund of the Gas Lane PBSA development in Bristol to global real estate investment, development and property manager Hines, who are acquiring the development on behalf of the Hines European Property Partners Fund (‘HEPP’).
Signal Capital, Griffin and Echo launch Polish student housing venture
Signal Capital Partners, Griffin Capital Partners and Echo Investment have launched a student housing platform in Poland, aiming to develop 5,000 beds over the next three to five years.
Jadebricks’ 15-storey Manchester PBSA up for determination
The city council has recommended the 107-bed Charles Street scheme for approval, the latest in a wave of student developments in the city. Designed by SimpsonHaugh Architects, the project would see a long-vacant site on Charles Street transformed into purpose-built student accommodation.
New 500-bed student housing tower to be built in Surrey City Centre
The City Centre-branded complex of buildings in Surrey’s Health and Technology District (HTD) campus will see a new major infusion of purpose-built student housing.
LDS gets OK for rejigged 36-storey student tower next to O2
Greenwich Council has approved Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands (LDS)’s all-new plans for a 36-storey tower next door to RSHP’s O2 arena in south-east London. LDS’s latest designs involve an 820-student-bed tower rising to 36 storeys with amenities, ground-floor commercial space and landscaping.
Conestoga College Expands Student Housing
In a strategic move to address student housing needs, Conestoga College has broadened its real estate portfolio in Waterloo. The former Inn of Waterloo, following renovations, is expected to house up to 300 students. Meanwhile, the additional properties at 400 Albert Street and 419 Hazel Street will add 155 beds to the college's housing inventory.
McAleer & Rushe to repurpose London office block to student housing
Design and build firm McAleer & Rushe has won a contract worth in excess of £100m by developer Dominus Real Estate to redevelop an office block into over 700 student accommodation units.
Planning secured for Dandara Living’s City Wharf PBSA
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) provider and Dandara Group division – Dandara Living – has been granted planning permission by Glasgow City Council to develop City Wharf.
Greystar Launches a Five-Asset Purpose-Built Student Accommodation in Brazil
Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC today announced that it has entered an agreement with Share Student Living and CIX Capital to operate and manage its first purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Brazil. Under the agreement, the properties will function under the brand 'Share by Greystar'.
New scheme to subsidise student housing in walled Nicosia
The Ministry of Interior has launched a call for applications for subsidised student housing within the walled city of Nicosia. Included in Cyprus’ Recovery and Resilience Plan for the period 2021-2026, this Grants Scheme is funded by the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility.