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.
Glasgow PBSA

Puma to fund Glasgow PBSA scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: MRP, the investment and development arm of construction group McAleer & Rushe, has secured a £58 million loan from Puma Property Finance to fund the development of a 432-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Glasgow city centre.

Glasgow PBSA

Watkin Jones sells Glasgow PBSA scheme to new JV

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Watkin Jones has sold a 784-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Glasgow to a new joint venture between itself and Maslow Capital.

Belfast PBSA

Fresh to operate Belfast PBSA scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: LDS Devco has appointed Fresh to mobilise and operate the Biscuit Factory purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Donegall Street in Belfast city centre.

Fusion Group

Fusion Group appoints Pilkington as CEO

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Fusion Group, one of the UK’s largest privately-owned student accommodation developers and operators, has appointed Richard Pilkington as group CEO.

Coliving

£1 billion JV opens first coliving scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesHabito Co-Living, a new coliving brand from student accommodation operator Host, has opened its first development – Guildford Plaza – in a joint venture with Partner’s Group.