Investment boost for UK coliving sector
George Sell
July 4, 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: The coliving sector has seen a surge in both delivery and investor interest, according to a new report from Knight Frank.
George Sell
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.
Hines and APG secures refinancing for Dublin BTR scheme
George Sell
July 3, 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutesIreland: Real estate fund manager Hines and Dutch pension fund asset manager APG have secured €91.5 million refinancing from PGIM Real Estate for a 431-unit BTR scheme in Dublin.
Bristol mixed-use scheme underway
George Sell
July 3, 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: A mixed-use scheme consisting of new offices, homes and student accommodation is being created at a major urban regeneration project near Bristol’s Temple Meads station.
UXCO Group acquires French coliving scheme
George Sell
July 3, 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: Investor, developer and operator of student housing and coliving real estate UXCO Group has acquired Ecla Lille-Lomme, a new coliving project in Lomme, northern France.
Living sector seeing increasing demand for flex rentals says new study
George Sell
July 3, 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutesGlobal: A new report from PMS provider Lavanda has revealed that 85 per cent of BTR, PBSA and coliving portfolios are planning to increase the number of shorter-term leases they offer.
Reflections from OpRE: living sector transcends lukewarm investor sentiment
George Sell
July 1, 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The OpRe conference was held in London last week and attracted a wide range of professionals from asset classes across the hospitality and living sectors.
KKR buys $2.1 billion US multifamily portfolio
George Sell
July 1, 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Investment firm KKR has acquired a portfolio of 18 multifamily assets from a closed-ended fund sponsored by Quarterra Multifamily, for approximately $2.1 billion.
Sable Capital buys London BTR scheme
George Sell
June 28, 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Sable Capital has acquired a 176-unit BTR in Hackney Wick for an undisclosed price.
CERT redraws plans for Salford coliving scheme
George Sell
June 26, 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Developer CERT Property has decreased the number of units at its 30-storey Clippers Quay scheme in Salford by 90, and increased the size of the remaining 171 units.
Property investors boosting sustainability spend due to tenant pressure
George Sell
June 26, 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: British property investors have increased budgets for environmental sustainability improvements by an average of 20 per cent year-on-year due to tenant demand, according to a new survey.