Glasgow adds 6,000 student rooms over 10 years
Almost 6,000 purpose-built student rooms have been completed in Glasgow in the past 10 years, data obtained by the BBC shows. The figures show that since 2015, 20 student blocks have been completed, with the majority located in the city centre.
North Road submit plans for Lancaster PBSA
47-51 North Road Limited has submitted planning to convert empty offices in Lancaster city centre into a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)development, which has been designed by Zub Architecture. The plans are for 30-bedrooms – 15 couple studios and 15 single studios.
First step to regulate the prices of accommodation and student residences
The Commission for Ecology, Urban Planning, Mobility and Housing of February has initially approved the ordinance to regulate affordable prices for public and private facilities and student residences.
Scape Founders Plot Sydney’s Largest BtR for Inner West
The founders of student housing provider Scape have filed plans for NSW’s largest build-to-rent development, a $1.5-billion proposal for Sydney’s inner west.
San Diego State University to Build $1B Housing Complex
In a major development, San Diego State University has unveiled plans to build a village of dormitory towers to house 5,220 students in the College Area, a neighborhood currently occupied by suburban homes.
Capstone Collegiate Lands $76M for Luxury Student Housing Project
Capstone Collegiate Communities has obtained a financing package for the construction of a 165-unit, 532-bed student housing community in Tucson, Ariz. Completion is expected in fall 2027, before the academic year starts.
UPP and Deutsche Bank announce new sustainability-linked funding
Provider of on-campus student accommodation infrastructure in the UK – UPP – has completed the financing of a new £110m sustainability-linked corporate revolving credit facility (RCF) with Deutsche Bank.
Centurion exploring REIT establishment for PBSA assets
Centurion is considering the establishment of a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) comprising some of its worker and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) assets. The plan has sent its share price surging. The price increased by 6.3% on 8 January 2025 after the news began to emerge.
FaulknerBrowns revises plans for Southwark PBSA scheme
FaulknerBrowns has revised its plans for a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Southwark to add a second staircase. Layouts at the eight-storey scheme have been rearranged to accommodate a larger core.
Decision looms on venture tower’s student accommodation plans
A decision on plans to convert Venture Tower, a 1960s office building on Fratton Road, into student accommodation will be made next week. The...