York’s Student Housing Boost: Gregory Properties’ Plan Set for Approval
The City of York Council is on the brink of approving a major development for student accommodation at 15 Foss Islands Road, a move that could end months of debate and planning refusals.
Far East Orchard’s Net Profit Soars to $66M in FY23, Fueled by UK Student...
Far East Orchard Limited, a renowned name in the real estate sector, has reported a remarkable financial performance for the fiscal year 2023. The company's net profit surged to $66.0 million, primarily driven by significant fair value gains on its investment properties, particularly in the UK's Purpose-built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector.
Xenia Estates makes appointment and promotions
The Manchester-based specialist property management firm has appointed Michelle Cliffe as head of estates and Benedict Lane as head of compliance and risk.
Fiduciam provides £16m facility for prime London student accommodation
The real estate investment group has an established track record in acquiring underutilised assets and restoring trading performance. Their latest opportunity comprised the acquisition of a vacant prime site in Farringdon.
Nuveen Grants €70m Loan for Spanish Student Housing Refinance, Bolstering Green Assets
Nuveen Real Estate's strategic move to grant a €70m loan to Amro Partners and Falco Capital marks a significant development in the European student housing sector.
Ottawa uni to tender student housing P3
The University of Ottawa, Canada, is preparing to tender a student housing P3 project, with P3 advisors being sought to help. Under the plans, private partners will be sought for a mixed-use student housing project.
New uni halls with 650 rooms to be built in Stratford despite concerns over...
The University of East London (UEL) was granted planning permission by Newham Council's strategic development committee on Tuesday evening (February 20) so it could expand its Stratford campus and build uni halls for 650 students.
Bristol Premier Inn site set for student accommodation
The Premier Inn site on the Haymarket in Central Bristol looks set to be redeveloped into student accommodation spanning a maximum of 28 storeys. Branna Ltd & Premier Inn Hotels Ltd are seeking full planning permission for a mixed development of purposed-built student accommodation (PBSA) and clustered co-living accommodation.
Approved Glasgow hotel plan pivots to student accommodation
PMI Developments was granted permission to knock down an empty shop and redevelop land at 19-21 Cambridge Street last year. Citing “a number of factors” negatively impacting the viability of hotel use, the company has now started consultation over plans to build a multi-storey student block.
Ten-storey student housing complex approved by Nanaimo Council
Development can proceed on an expansive student housing complex at Vancouver Island University. Funded almost entirely by the provincial government, the roughly $88 million complex would host 266 student beds as well as support services, amenity spaces and food options.