George Sell

George Sell
George is the editor of Serviced Apartment News, and has more than a decade's experience as a hospitality, property and travel journalist. He regularly contributes to a wide range of international publications and websites.

LGIM buys student assets from GSA

UK: Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has acquired the Aqua portfolio from Global Student Accommodation (GSA).

London PBSA

Green light for London PBSA scheme

UK: Property investment and development firm Hurlington Capital has secured planning permission for a £150 million GDV scheme in Deptford, south London.

KKR student

KKR buys $1.64 million PBSA portfolio

US: Investment firm KKR has agreed to buy a portfolio of 19 student housing assets from Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust for $1.64 billion.

Sydney coliving BTR

Sydney proposes planning boost for BTR and coliving

Australia: The City of Sydney has proposed several amendments to the Sydney Local Environment Plan that would encourage developers to deliver more BTR and coliving schemes in central Sydney.