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.
flex office

AI drives uptake of flexible office space

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: The UK has retained its position as EMEA’s most mature flexible office market for a second consecutive year, achieving a flexible office maturity score of 94 per cent, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s Global Trends in Flexible Office 2026 report.

UK later living

Rentals to lead later living growth

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: At Bisnow’s recent Later Living Conference, the potential of rentals, particularly in the mid-market segment, was the hot topic if conversation.

Belfast PBSA

£21 million secured for Belfast PBSA refinancing

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Investec Real Estate has provided a £21.34 million senior secured investment loan to refinance The Edge, a 307-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Belfast.

Moda BTR

Refinancing sought for five-asset BTR portfolio

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Harrison Street, NFU Capital and Apache Capital are seeking up to £450 million of senior debt to refinance a five-property build-to-rent (BTR) portfolio.

Leipzig coliving

Schwarzat Capital expands coliving in Leipzig

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGermany: Schwarzat Capital GmbH is focused on developing shared housing and coliving in Leipzig, especially with larger apartments and buildings.

Manchester BTR

M&G to fund Manchester BTR development

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: M&G will provide equity and debt for Glenbrook’s 44-storey built-to-rent (BTR) project in Manchester, which has been approved by the Manchester City Council.