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.
Vita Group Newcastle

Vita Group submits PBSA plans for Newcastle retail site

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Urban regeneration specialist Vita Group has drawn up plans for the former Barker & Stonehouse building and the neighbouring Strawberry House building on Leazes Park Road in Newcastle.

Precede B Corp

Precede secures B Corp status

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Real estate investment manager Precede Capital Partners has received B Corp certification, signifying the firm’s commitment to ESG and responsible business practices.

Texas PBSA refinancing

Refinance for Texas PBSA asset

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Landmark Properties has recapitalised The Standard at Austin, a 287-unit, 934-bed student housing community, adjacent to the University of Texas at Austin.

ULN’s five sector trends for 2024

Reading Time: 5 minutes Editor George Sell shares five trends he thinks will resonate throughout the real estate and hospitality sectors in 2024.

Birmingham BTR

Council to reconsider major Birmingham BTR scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Birmingham City Council’s planning committee is reconsidering plans for three BTR towers, which would result in the Smallbrook Ringway Centre being demolished.

Ireland coliving

Irish developer calls for relaxation of coliving rules

Reading Time: 2 minutes Peter Horgan, managing director of developer Grayling, has called on the Irish government to relax the ban on coliving planning consents to allow empty offices to be converted into shared accommodation.