Scape Lachlan PBSA towers rise
Scape Lachlan, a striking new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) precinct, is transforming the skyline of Kensington, which is close to the University of New South Wales.
Images bring to life Sauchiehall Street student accommodation proposals
NEW images illustrating proposals for the site of the former ABC building on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street have been unveiled.
Coastal Ridge holds first close for debut student housing fund
The Ohio-based manager’s inaugural closed-end institutional vehicle has scored early pledges from Partners Group and iA Financial.
SAV Group acquires Edinburgh PBSA site
SAV Group has acquired a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development site in Edinburgh. Located close to Leith Walk, construction of the £35m scheme is set to get underway soon, with completion expected in Q2 2027.
HESTA’s big plan to invest in European student beds, self-storage
One of the country’s largest super funds, HESTA, will look to invest in student accommodation and self-storage facilities in Europe, taking its $93 billion funds pool further into the global property market.
GSA Bolsters Financial Leadership, Appointing Jennifer Bitterman as the new Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer’s appointment highlights GSA’s continued focus on its growth strategy and deepening its global leadership team. Jennifer’s role as CFO will drive GSA’s global expansion plans alongside the company’s active pipeline.
How £390m plan for new student halls in Manchester city centre will look
Plans worth hundreds of millions of pounds have been submitted to replace outdated student halls with modern high-rise university accommodation.
Scape secures funding for new student scheme
Scape has secured NatWest support to create a 135-bed site in Canada Water. Due to complete in August 2026, the new homes will sit alongside an existing 778-bed student accommodation scheme, also operated by Scape, which will be refinanced as part of the deal.
Tri7 and Fusion progress 40-storey PBSA tower
The site of a failed £125m apartment project was purchased out of administration for £16m last year and plans are now being worked up for a student tower on the Whitworth Street West plot.
MMU and Unite table £400m PBSA plan
Should the city council consent, Cambridge Halls off Cavendish Street will be razed to make way for two PBSA blocks rising to 30 and 24 storeys, creating 2,302 student beds on the two-acre site neighbouring the university.