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.
Lette fund raise

Lette raises $6.5 million to fund UK growth

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Lette, an AI operating system for institutional residential operators, has raised $6.5 million in seed funding to scale its UK operations.

Liverpool resi

Urban Splash and igloo to deliver Liverpool resi scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Development partners Urban Splash and igloo have entered into a legal agreement with Liverpool City Council to redevelop the former Festival Gardens site on Liverpool’s south waterfront.

east London PBSA

ARK Living opens east London PBSA asset

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: ARK Living has expanded its student accommodation portfolio with the launch of the 333-bed ARK Valentine in Gants Hill.

Orka Investments

Orka buys Liverpool PBSA scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Orka Investments has acquired the Vista Square purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Liverpool.

Lewisham shopping centre

Landsec shelves 1,700-home Lewisham scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Developer Landsec has shelved its plans for the redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre, which secured planning consent in October 2025.