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.
Salford coliving

Scaled-down Salford coliving plans submitted

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Plans for a scaled-down scheme in Salford’s Langworthy neighbourhood have been submitted to the city council following refusal of a larger development last year.

Reading BTR

John Lewis submits plans for Reading BTR scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has submitted a planning application to Reading Borough Council to transform a former distribution warehouse into rental housing.

Manchester BTR

Manchester pension fund to finance two BTR schemes

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has provided a loan of £31.3 million to developer Placefirst, to support the delivery of BTR schemes in Bolton and Halifax.

Bilbao coliving

Marjal to launch Bilbao coliving property

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Developer Group Marjal, one of the pioneers of coliving in Spain, is to convert an existing asset in Bilbao into a 62-unit coliving property.

Shareholder rebellion

Shareholder rebellion at PRS REIT

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: A group of shareholders owning nearly 20 per cent of PRS REIT, which owns more than 5,000 BTR homes across the UK, are calling for the removal of chair Stephen Smith and a strategic review of the business.