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.
CVC DIF acquires assets from Mapletree

CVC DIF acquires two PBSA assets from Mapletree

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: CVC DIF, the infrastructure arm of global private markets firm CVC, has acquired two purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) assets in Edinburgh and Glasgow from Mapletree Global Student Accommodation Private Trust.

Student Housing $8.5 billion

US student housing transactions reached $8.5 billion in 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Student housing transactions in the United States rose 43 per cent year-on-year in 2024 to reach $8.5 billion (£6.8 billion), according to Walker & Dunlop’s 2025 Student Housing Outlook report.

UK BTR hits £60 billion investment

UK BTR sector to hit £6 billion investment in 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The build-to-rent (BTR) sector is on track to attract a record £6 billion in investment in 2025, according to property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH).

Hines acquires PBSA in Porto

Hines debuts in Portugal with PBSA deal

Reading Time: 2 minutesPortugal: Real Estate company Hines has acquired a purpose-built new student accommodation (PBSA) asset in Porto, set to deliver 573 bedrooms. 

Runway East Bath

Runway East launches flexible office hub in Bath

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Workspace provider Runway East has opened a 23,000-square-foot office hub in Bath’s King’s Court, expanding its South West presence with its third location in the region.