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.
Manchester PBSA

PfP to manage major Manchester student scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: PfP Students has been appointed to manage the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) beds at the redevelopment of the University of Manchester’s Fallowfield campus.

UTB

UTB creates new real estate finance division

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: United Trust Bank (UTB) has combined its property development and structured property solutions teams to create a new real estate finance division.

east London coliving

Re:shape submits east London coliving plans

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Developer and operator Re:shape has submitted a planning application for a 385-room coliving-led development at 150–164 Homerton High Street in in east London.

Glasgow PBSA

GRAHAM tops out at Unite Glasgow PBSA scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Developer and contractor GRAHAM has hosted a topping out ceremony on behalf of Unite Students at the 934-bed Central Quay property in Glasgow.

Cork PBSA

Greystar buys Cork PBSA asset

Reading Time: 2 minutesIreland: Greystar has agreed a deal to buy Copley Court, a 265-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) property in Cork.

NPPF

The new NPPF – a step in the right direction for the living sector

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MCLG) on August 17, marks the most significant rewrite of England’s planning rulebook since Labour took office. For the living sector it brings a mix of certainty and unfinished business.

Landmark Properties

Landmark closes US PBSA fund

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Landmark Properties has announced the initial closing of Landmark Realty Partners II, LP (LRP II) with approximately $140 million of aggregate capital commitments.