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.

ULF 2021: David Kaiser, WeWork

Reading Time: < 1 minuteInternational Hospitality Media (IHM) speaks to David Kaiser, head of real estate, UK, Ireland, Middle East and Africa, WeWork, about how the growth of working from anywhere [WFA] will influence the shift towards more hybrid / permanent remote work and the company’s priorities going forward.

Cortland

Cortland acquires 50-storey BTR tower in Manchester

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Cortland, with Madison International Realty as funding partner, has acquired a 50-storey tower BTR property currently under development in Salford, from Renaker.

lyf Gambetta Paris

Ascott acquires Paris site for lyf coliving brand

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: Ascott has entered into an agreement to acquire a property in Paris for the development of the first and flagship lyf property in Europe, lyf Gambetta Paris, set to open in 2024.

NODE

Node acquires Starcity Spain

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Global BTR and coliving asset manager Node has acquired fellow coliving developer Starcity Spain.

HOMA Phuket Town

HOMA opens Phuket property

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand: HOMA has opened its Phuket Town property, a 505-unit community that it says “blends the benefits of a serviced apartment with the facilities of a four-star hotel”.