Emirates NBD and ADIB close £140m UK PBSA financing
In December 2024, Emirates NBD led the successful closure of a £140m senior financing transaction for the Paddington Citi View purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in central London, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB).
Sadiq Khan’s deputy could overturn council’s refusal of 46-storey student tower in Canary Wharf
A London council’s decision to reject plans for a 46-storey student accommodation block has been ‘called in’ by Sadiq Khan’s deputy mayor for planning, who could allow the project to go ahead.
Morehead naming student housing Prefontaine Hall after multimillion-dollar gift
MSU is building a $38 million, 80,000-s.f. residence hall that will house 310 students across four floors. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in October 2024 and construction is currently underway with occupancy expected in spring 2026.
High-rise housing for students, staff planned for Auraria Campus in Denver
The Auraria Campus in Denver, the city’s oldest neighborhood and host to three institutions of higher learning, is set to begin construction this summer on two new towers that will house students and staff alike.
Student housing plan for former grammar school
The site of a former grammar school could be transformed into student accommodation if plans are approved. Hull City Council has received a planning application to turn Hull Grammar School, on Cottingham Road, into living spaces for up to 37 students.
Goldman Sachs and Generation Partners acquire two PBSA assets
Goldman Sachs and Generation Partners have announced they have purchased two UK PBSA assets in Cardiff and Bournemouth for £110m. The deal mark a significant milestone for the PBSA sector in the UK. The c.
Centurion exploring Reit listing for workers and student accommodation assets
CENTURION Corporation is currently exploring the establishment of a real estate investment trust (Reit) comprising some of its workers and student accommodation assets.
L T Architects’ plans for Treforest PBSA given go-ahead
L T Architects’ plans to create purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Treforest were approved by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s planning committee last month. The scheme is to be developed on derelict land with a new building housing eight units on land south of 86 Wood Road.
New FAMU dorm opening August amid demand for student housing
A new dorm is taking shape on Florida A&M’s campus nearly 10 months after the university’s board of trustees approved $11 million to bring three more dorms to campus as demand for student housing continues to rise.
Godwin welcomes senior property experts to its board
National residential and commercial property developer – Godwin Developments – has appointed Stuart Munro and Richard Sanders as advisory members to its property board. The two highly experienced property professionals both have decades of experience.