EQT buys former museum building in Paris for student accommodation
EQT Real Estate has acquired a former museum in France’s capital and plans to transform it into student accommodation.
Homes for Students launch Orla Living as it eyes European expansion
Homes for Students has expanded into continental Europe with the launch of its new brand – Orla Living – a pan-European PBSA and flex-living operator.
Homes for Students makes two promotions to its leadership team
Homes for Students has strengthened its senior team as it prepares to celebrate ten years in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) management. Nisha Parmar, who joined the company in 2021, has been promoted into the new senior role of Business Development & Integration Director. In addition, Mo Ali has become Business Development Director – Origination.
SC Capital Partners sells Sydney student housing asset to UNSW
Singapore-based private equity real estate firm SC Capital Partners has sold a student accommodation property in Sydney to UNSW Sydney at a 19% premium to its current book value. The 7,900 sqm asset, located at 159-171 Anzac Parade and 1 Lorne Avenue in Kensington, comprises 233 student beds and a ground-floor commercial podium.
Study Inn completes transformation of Brotherton House PBSA
Study Inn has announced the completion of its Brotherton House purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Leeds. The second phase of the project, opened and occupied in September 2024, brings the total to 385 high-quality rooms complemented by state-of-the-art amenities.
AVF Developments secures planning for Greenwich PBSA
The planning team at Newmark UK, on behalf of developer AVF Developments, has obtaining a resolution to grant planning permission for a PBSA scheme at 141 Woolwich Road in east Greenwich, London.
La Trobe University US Announces New 220-Bed Student Accommodation Complex
La Trobe University unveiled its plan to set up a state-of-the-art, 220-bed student accommodation in Bendigo’s city precinct. It is a $50 million student accommodation project and will be completed by the end of 2028.
Xenia Lettings appoints Head of Lettings
Xenia Lettings has appointed Dannielle Britt as Head of Lettings. Dannielle joins the company with over 15 years of extensive experience in the property sector, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role.
Hawkins Way Acquires New Jersey Student Community
Hawkins Way Capital has acquired University Center Newark, a 235-unit, 521-bedroom student housing community in Newark, N.J. LivCor was the previous owner, according to Yardi Matrix information.
Tailwind Acquires 534-Bed Student Community
Tailwind Group has acquired Commons on Kinnear, a 166-unit, 534-bed student housing community in Columbus, Ohio. The company paid $21.8 million for the asset and took out a $21 million loan originated by America National Bank, set to mature in 2031, according to public records.