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UK Universities

UK Universities make nearly £100 million renting accommodation to non-students

Claudia Schergna February 25, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesFreedom of Information (FOI) data reveals that British universities have earned almost £100 million in three years by renting student accommodation to non-students during the summer break.

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Glasgow student

Glasgow student shortfall passes 6,000 beds

Claudia Schergna February 24, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesA report co-authored by the University of Glasgow has warned that thousands of students are at risk of homelessness, estimating a shortfall of more than 6,000 beds in the city.

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Greystar Toulouse

Greystar acquires Toulouse scheme for Canvas brand

George Sell February 21, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesGreystar has acquired a new development comprising 390 units for young professionals and students over 17 floors.

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Belfast PBSA

Fresh takes over management of Belfast PBSA scheme

George Sell February 18, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFresh, the management arm of developer Watkin Jones, has taken over operations at Alma Place, a 393-unit PBSA property in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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Chinese students lead UK university application surge

George Sell February 14, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesInternational student applications for UK courses have risen 2.7 per cent year-on-year, with Chinese applications surging by 8.9 per cent – indicating a potential return of international students.

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PBSA

Partnership sets out £200 million PBSA strategy

George Sell February 11, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTPG Angelo Gordon and developer Hollybrook have joined forces to invest in UK PBSA, with initial developments valued at £200 million.

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Regal Roundhouse

Regal secures development finance for Roundhouse scheme

George Sell February 10, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMaslow Capital has provided a £115 million development loan for a PBSA and mixed-used development scheme in Camden, north London.

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Birmingham PBSA

Birmingham Premier Inn site to get PBSA conversion

George Sell February 7, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhitbread has drawn up plans to redevelop one of its Premier Inn hotels into a 546-bedroom PBSA development in Birmingham.

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Vita Group secures development finance for Newcastle PBSA scheme

George Sell February 7, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minutePuma Property Finance has provided Vita Group with a £43 million development facility for a new-build PBSA asset in Newcastle.

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David Woodward GAA

Recharge 2025 Porto: David Woodward, GAA

George Sell February 5, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGlobal Apartment Advisors CEO David Woodward talks living sector investment with IHM’s Eloise Hanson, at Recharge 2025 in Porto.

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