Birmingham’s Broad Street set for two major BTR schemes
George Sell
June 23, 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Broad Street in Birmingham could be the site of two major BTR schemes, of 33 and 47 storeys respectively.
Sama submits Birmingham residential and student plans
George Sell
June 12, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Birmingham-based developer Sama Investments has submitted plans for a flagship scheme at Garrison Circus in Digbeth.
UCB to build 1200 PBSA units across two blocks
George Sell
June 6, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUniversity College Birmingham (UCB) is planning to redevelop its 247-bedroom Cambrian Halls site, off Brindley Drive.
Outpost acquires 628-unit Birmingham site
George Sell
April 28, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Outpost Management has acquired a pre-approved 628-unit development at Lower Essex Square in Birmingham.
Torsion Group bags four contracts for PBSA and resi division
George Sell
April 17, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Leeds-based construction company Torsion Group has secured four new major construction projects worth £114 million for its residential and PBSA division.
Vita Group buys major Birmingham regeneration site
George Sell
April 6, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Vita Group has bought the Axis Square site in Birmingham from LCR, a commercial development and placemaking specialist.
Birmingham project secures largest UK regional BTR forward funding
George Sell
March 31, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: A JV between Harrison Street, NFU Mutual and Apache Capital has agreed a £302 million forward funding deal for Moda Living’s Great Charles Street BTR scheme in Birmingham.
Green light for 540-unit Birmingham PBSA scheme
George Sell
March 20, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Joint developers MRP and Vita Group have been granted planning consent for a 540-bed student accommodation block in Birmingham City Centre.
Harrison Street sells four PBSA assets across the UK
Paul Stevens
December 20, 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Investment management firm Harrison Street has completed the sale of four purpose-built student accommodation [PBSA] assets in the UK to City Developments Limited [CDL].
Pension insurer forward funds Birmingham BTR tower
George Sell
November 8, 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Pension Insurance Corporation plc (PIC) has forward funded One Eastside in Birmingham, which will be the tallest UK BTR project outside of London.