Grainger acquires north London BTR scheme
George Sell
November 28, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Grainger plc has acquired its second BTR scheme at the Hale Wharf Estate in north London for £28 million.
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.
Outsite secures €300 million to fund expansion
George Sell
November 28, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes France: Coliving operator Outside has announced a strategic partnership with Extendam, Keys REIM, and Stone Capital to fund its growth in Europe.
The Social Hub secures €566 million refinancing
George Sell
November 27, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes Netherlands: The Social Hub (TSH), formerly knows as The Student Hotel, has secured a €566 million refinancing facility in a deal led by Germany’s Aareal Bank.
Amro Partners gets go ahead for £220 million BTR scheme
George Sell
November 27, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Amro Partners, in a JV with Flemyn, has secured planning consent for a 447-unit BTR development in Croydon, south London.
Grainger hits delivery record and signs Network Rail BTR partnership
George Sell
November 24, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Grainger is set to deliver a record 1,640 homes in 2023, a record figure for the Newcastle-based company.
Green light for expansion of Edinburgh BTR project
George Sell
November 23, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Macquarie’s UK BTR platform Goodstone Living has secured planning permission from The City of Edinburgh Council for the expansion of its Dockside scheme in Leith.
South London PBSA scheme recommended for approval
George Sell
November 23, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Plans for a 688-unit PBSA tower by developer Joseph Homes have been recommended for approval by Southwark Council.
Urban Living Podcast: Jonathon Ivory, Packaged Living
George Sell
November 22, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute Urban Living News editor George Sell talks to Jonathon Ivory, chief investment officer at Packaged Living. Their wide ranging conversation touches on Ivory’s wish list for a new housing minister, cultural friction between housebuilders and BTR investors, the company’s move in to coliving, and much more.
Manchester student scheme refused planning for fourth time
George Sell
November 21, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Manchester City Council has refused permission for a PBSA block on Boundary Lane in the city for the fourth time.
PATRIZIA launches Birmingham BTR scheme
George Sell
November 21, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Investor and developer PATRIZIA has launched Corkfield, a 375-unit BTR scheme in Edgbaston, Birmingham.