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After an initial refusal and failed appeal, a revised student accommodation scheme in Cork was approved by the city council in February 2025, proposing 50 apartments and over 70 studios in two buildings up to five storeys, despite strong local opposition citing concerns over density, traffic, and amenities.

Built and Sirona Urban have secured approval to develop an 854-bed premium student accommodation tower on a vacant site on Telethon Avenue, Perth, near Edith Cowan University’s new main campus, marking their second joint project after UniLodge Perth Central.

Aviva Investors has completed the provision of a green loan towards the construction of a 283-unit purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Elephant & Castle, London, which is being brought forward by Fabrix and Patrizia.

Shawbrook has introduced a dedicated PBSA finance proposition offering loans from £500,000 to £35 million, with interest rates starting at 5.99%, up to 75% LTV, and terms up to 25 years, targeting experienced landlords in the student accommodation sector.

Shawbrook has introduced a dedicated Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) finance proposition, addressing rising demand from brokers and investors for specialised lending in the sector.

Bath Spa University has proposed a new student accommodation and creative hub on Locksbrook Road, adjacent to its Locksbrook Campus, featuring a café, event spaces, and seminar rooms accessible to both students and the public.

Integritas Property Group (IPG) has secured a £10 million funding facility from Pivot Finance to support the final stages of its Deakin’s Yard PBSA development in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Home & Co has acquired a new-build student housing project with 303 apartments in Berlin-Spandau, further strengthening its footprint in one of Germany’s most dynamic university markets.

Scion Group and Ares Management formed a joint venture to acquire a 12-property student housing portfolio for $910 million, totaling 7,578 beds at $120,000 per bed, marking a significant investment in the sector.

McLaren Property has obtained planning approval to replace the existing commercial building at 285 Bath Street, Glasgow, with a 208-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme designed by Scottish firm Manson’s.