Bank of Ireland Finalizes Multi-Million Euro Refinance of 601-Bed Student Housing
Bank of Ireland has refinanced its partnership with GSA, bringing its total funding in Ireland’s student accommodation sector to over €700 million, supporting the delivery of more than 7,000 beds nationwide and easing pressure on the wider residential market.
GTIS Partners and RISE Expand Joint Venture with 718-Bed Auburn University Student Housing Community
GTIS Partners LP and RISE have expanded their joint venture to develop RISE Auburn, a 718-bed student housing community on a 4.3-acre site located half a mile from Auburn University’s campus, addressing a tightening market caused by enrollment growth and limited Class A housing options.
Nido Living Names Jeremy Marcazzan Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Growth Strategy
Nido Living has appointed Jeremy Marcazzan as Chief Commercial Officer following its €1.2bn acquisition of Livensa in September 2025, positioning him to lead the merged company’s commercial strategy across Europe.
Glasgow Student Accommodation Development Reaches Structural Completion
GRAHAM, Artisan Real Estate, and Housing Growth Partnership have topped out St Vincent Studios, a £38 million PBSA project delivering 321 studio apartments in central Glasgow, set for completion in summer 2026 to meet growing student demand.
Lake Tahoe Community College Launches Its First On-Campus Student Housing
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) opened a new 100-bed residence hall on campus, marking the first student housing facility in its 50-year history and providing fully affordable accommodations below market rate.
Plans Filed for 600-Bed Student Accommodation Project
Hammerson has submitted plans for a 28-storey, 600-bed student accommodation tower at Newfoundland Circus, Bristol city centre, aiming to transform an underused site adjacent to Cabot Circus into a landmark development.
Grosvenor Advances £40m Loan for Manchester PBSA Acquisition
Grosvenor’s private credit arm provided a £40 million, five-year loan to BauMont Real Estate Capital and Spinnaker Estates for acquiring and refurbishing the 416-bed Ropemaker Court PBSA scheme in Manchester, supporting value-add upgrades to a fully nominated 2012-built asset.
Nido Living Expands into Italy with Acquisition of Milan’s Unionezero Student Housing
Nido Living has entered the Italian market with a forward purchase of over 600 student beds in Milan’s Sesto San Giovanni district, partnering with Prelios SGR and Hines to develop a landmark 18-storey PBSA scheme scheduled for completion in mid-2027.
Nido Living Expands Italian Portfolio with Acquisition of Scalo Vallino Student Housing in Turin
Nido Living, backed by CPP Investments, has acquired Scalo Vallino, a 402-bed PBSA development in Turin’s San Salvario district, through a forward funding agreement with developer Taurus, with completion expected by mid-2027.
Hines Secures Approval for 36-Storey Adelaide PBSA Tower
Hines Property secured planning approval for a 36-storey, 123m student accommodation tower at 29 Twin Street, Adelaide, featuring 570 beds in single and twin rooms.