George Sell

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George is the editor of Urban Living News, and has more than a 20 years experience as a hospitality, property and travel journalist. He regularly contributes to a wide range of international publications and websites.
UK PBSA

UK PBSA rental growth slows as affordability pressures increase

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: A new report by Knight Frank has found that rental growth in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) slowed to 1.5 per cent in the 2026/27 academic year, as affordability pressures and increased competition reshaped leasing conditions across the UK PBSA market.

Singapore PBSA

Wee Hur to develop 1,400 Singapore PBSA beds

Reading Time: 2 minutesSingapore: Developer Wee Hur Holdings will deliver a PBSA project comprising almost 1,400 beds at Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

Dublin BTR

Greystar to manage major Dublin BTR portfolio

Reading Time: 2 minutesIreland: Kennedy Wilson and APG have selected Greystar to operate across more than 1,100 build-to-rent (BTR) homes at Cherrywood in South Dublin.

London PBSA

Planning secured for central London PBSA scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Knight Frank’s Planning team has secured planning permission for a 123-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme at Britannia Street Car Park in King’s Cross.

Camden Town PBSA

Plans submitted for Camden Town PBSA scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Kilburn & District Properties and development manager General Projects have submitted plans for the conversion of a 1960s building in Camden Town, north London, into a purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme.

London PBSA

Maslow provides £238 million for south London PBSA scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Maslow Capital has provided a £238 million development finance facility to a joint venture between Arada London and the Shaw Corporation for a purpose-built student accommodation scheme (PBSA) on the Old Kent Road.

Exeter PBSA

Orka buys Exeter PBSA scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Real estate investment manager Orka Investments has acquired the Hill View Place purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Exeter.