Plans to redevelop Archway Hospital site near Highgate
SevenCapital plans to redevelop the Archway Hospital site - the former Holborn Union at the foot of Highgate Hill.
Student flats apartment block in Birmingham may get go ahead
Revised plans for a 620-bed student accommodation block in Birmingham are being considered for approval despite strong opposition. Developer Fusion Students wants to build apartments, studios and amenities next to McDonald's on Bristol Road.
PBSA at Curzon Wharf recommended for planning approval
Curzon Wharf in Birmingham, a ground-breaking vision to create the world’s first mixed-use net zero carbon ready development, which includes purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) has been given a positive recommendation for planning approval.
Plans lodged for nearly 300 beds of student accommodation
The latest plans for Caddick’s SOYO development in Leeds, on the eastern edge of the city centre, have now been submitted to Leeds City Council. The proposal for Block D seeks to bring student residential accommodation to SOYO, comprising 291 beds.
Student accommodation player increases investment in local startup
Student.com has increased its stake in South African tech start-up DigsConnect.com. Student.com initially invested an undisclosed amount in mid-2022, with founder CEO Luke Nolan saying that Africa offers exciting growth avenues for Student.com.
Massive student accommodation block plan rejected by Belfast City Council
Belfast City Council has voted to refuse an application to build what would have been Northern Ireland’s largest student accommodation block, after protest from local residents.
Urbium Capital agree forward funding for Nottingham PBSA
Urbium Capital agree a forward funding deal for a prime purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Nottingham with Metropolitan & District Securities (MDS), the developers. McAleer & Rushe have been appointed as main contractor.
FAMU purchases new 116-unit apartment complex to help fix student housing crisis
FAMU VP of Student Affairs William Hudson Jr. said the university's goal is to acquire enough housing for 45% of their student population equaling 4600 beds. The plan, though not concrete yet, will take some time to complete.
Approval lined up for Nottingham student living project
An application proposing the extension of an existing Nottingham building to provide more than 100 units of student accommodation could soon move forward. Maven Property is seeking the go-ahead to transform 16A and 16B Lower Parliament Street.
Aptitude to Develop Student Housing Across from St. Louis University
Aptitude Development is set to develop The Marshall St Louis, a 508-bed student housing development across from St Louis University. The Marshall St Louis will be the 10th ground up development for Aptitude since its inception in 2014 and the seventh iteration of its Marshall brand.