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.
John Lewis BTR

John Lewis quits BTR sector

Reading Time: 4 minutesUK: The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is withdrawing from its build-to-rent (BTR) property business, blaming a “fundamental shift” in the economic conditions that underpinned the venture when it launched in 2020.

Homes England

Homes England strengthens leadership team

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Homes England has made two executive leadership appointments, bringing “extensive experience and trusted leadership” to the agency.

Kennedy Wilson

Kennedy Wilson to be acquired in £1.1 billion deal

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Real ‌estate investment firm Kennedy Wilson will ​be acquired by a consortium led by its chief executive William McMorrow and Fairfax Financial in a $1.5 ​billion (£1.11 billion) deal.

London PBSA

Telford submits plans for east London PBSA scheme

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Telford Living has submitted a planning application for a 520-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Bethnal Green, east London. The scheme would see

Habiko Solihull

Habiko to deliver Solihull affordable rental homes

Reading Time: 2 minutesHabiko, the affordable homes partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), Muse and Homes England, has revealed plans to deliver 228 low carbon affordable homes in Solihull, West Midlands.

Glasgow PBSA

Alumno breaks ground at Glasgow PBSA project

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Developer Alumno has broken ground at its £23 million purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on St George’s Road in Glasgow.