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.
Long Harbour SHF Newhall

Long Harbour to forward fund 105 SHF in Newhall

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Real estate investment, development, and management firm Long Harbour has agreed to forward fund 105 single-family homes (SHF) in Newhall, near Harlow, marking the first acquisition for its latest SHF fund.

Pembroke Fitzroy

Pembroke acquires Melbourne BTR site from Greystar

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: International developer Pembroke has acquired a build-to-rent (BTR) site in Melbourne’s Fitzroy from Greystar, marking its first BTR project in the country. 

Nido Living appoints Joanne Pollard as COO

Nido Living appoints Joanne Pollard as COO

Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: PBSA operator Nido Living has appointed Joanne Pollard as chief operating officer (COO) as part of its ongoing business evolution following its transformation into a vertically integrated platform.

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.