Claudia Schergna

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Claudia Schergna is a bilingual writer and journalism graduate based in London. Fresh from completing an MA in International Journalism at City, University of London, her experience varies from covering breaking news for local publications to producing content for social media and trade magazines. Claudia's most recent role as a staff writer at Develop3D magazine involved sourcing original stories in the design industry, conducting interviews, attending conferences and events in the UK and overseas, and writing content for the physical magazine and website.
University of Mississippi Greystar

Greystar to expand University of Mississippi housing offer

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The University of Mississippi has selected the global real estate firm Greystar to develop new on-campus accommodation as part of a broader effort to expand and modernise student living facilities.

Fusion five PBSA

Fusion secures £500 million loan for five PBSA schemes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Student accommodation developer and operator Fusion Group has secured a £500 million whole-loan facility from development finance provider Maslow Capital to fund five purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) projects.

JOI design, Lively

Urban Living podcast – JOI-design, Lively

Reading Time: < 1 minuteULN reporter Claudia Schergna speaks to experts at the forefront of later living developments about how to design intergenerational spaces.

Exeter police station

Student and coliving homes proposed for Exeter police station site

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of the former police station and magistrates’ court on Heavitree Road in Exeter, proposing more than 800 new homes in a mixed-use scheme for students and local residents.

L&G Batterton

L&G appoints Batterton as head of housing

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Global Investor L&G has appointed Dan Batterton as head of housing for the UK, to lead housing investment across L&G’s asset management business, including build-to-rent (BTR), single-family housing, affordable housing operations and purpose-built student accommodation.

Firethorn Leith Walk PBSA

Firethorn tops out Leith Walk PBSA scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Property investor Firethorn Trust has topped up its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Leith Walk, Edinburgh, with a ceremony held in partnership with contractor Ogilvie Construction.