
Reading Time: < 1 minuteULN editor George Sell talks to David Woodward, CEO of GAA Living, about the living sector in mainland Europe, future consolidation in the coliving space, the potential for ‘garden style’ BTR developments in the UK and more.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK/Singapore: Far East Orchard has completed the second stage of the phase acquisition of Homes For Students (HFS), a student accommodation provider in the UK, raising its interest to 84 per cent.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The 311-unit Bridle Path coliving scheme in Watford has been given the green light by local planners. The development will redevelop a vacant and

Reading Time: 1 minuteUK/US: Specialist development and bridging lender Pluto Finance has partnered with Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies (BREDS) to provide funding solutions to real estate owners

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.

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.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Around 300 professionals from across the living, hospitality and flex workspace sectors attended the 2025 Urban Living Festival in London this week.

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.

Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncillors on Watford Borough Council’s development management committee are expected to approve a 311-unit coliving scheme by Kosy Living.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Strategic consultancy Global Apartment Advisors (GAA) has launched a new brand identity to mark its 10 years in the UK.
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