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.
UK construction

UK construction starts down 33 per cent year-on-year

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Project starts in Q2 2023 were down 10 per cent on Q1, and 33 per cent lower than the same period a year ago, according to the latest edition of the Glenigan Construction Review.

US PBSA

US PBSA rents rising faster than multifamily

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: From November 2022 to May of this year, the average rental cost for US PBSA grew faster than rent prices for multifamily housing for the first time.

Manchester PBSA

Green light for Manchester PBSA scheme

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: PBSA provider iQ Student Accommodation has been granted planning permission by Manchester City Council for its Echo Street scheme.

UK PBSA shortage

UK student accommodation shortage reaches 350,000 beds

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: New research from global real estate advisor CBRE has found that the UK’s major university towns are facing a shortage of more than 350,000 beds, as demand continues to outweigh supply and delivery of student accommodation.