BlackRock and Manner to develop Leeds PBSA asset
George Sell
October 17, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: The Store House, a PBSA asset on Leeds’ Briggate, has been acquired by BlackRock and developer Manner.
The Dot Group buys CRM Students
George Sell
October 17, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK/US: Student accommodation specialists The Dot Group has reached a contractual agreement to acquire the CRM Students Ltd group of companies from CORESTATE Capital Holdings S.A.
Change at the top for Unite as Lister to take the helm
George Sell
October 6, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Richard Smith, CEO of student housing provider Unite, is stepping down after seven years in the role, and will be replaced by Joe Lister, who has been CFO since 2008.
Savills IM acquires UK PBSA assets from Vita Group for £300 million
George Sell
October 2, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Urban regeneration specialist Vita Group has sold three PBSA assets on behalf of a key client to Savills Investment Management.
University to invest £100 million in Belfast PBSA schemes
George Sell
September 22, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Queen’s University is set to invest up to £100 million to meet demand for student accommodation in Belfast.
First Urban secures planning for Guildford PBSA project
George Sell
September 21, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Developer and regeneration specialist First Urban has received planning approval to redevelop the Jewson warehouse site, close to the main station in Guildford town centre, Surrey.
Green light for Edinburgh PBSA scheme
George Sell
September 21, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Danehurst Developments has been granted planning consent for a 155-bed PBSA scheme in Edinburgh.
WUKPG reveals plans for Manchester PBSA scheme
George Sell
September 19, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Developer and investor WUKPG has revealed plans for a 239-unit PBSA scheme on the corner of Plymouth Grove and Dryden Street in Ardwick, Manchester.
Legendre UK eyes BTR and PBSA sectors in development move
George Sell
September 19, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Construction firm Legendre UK is moving into property development, with an initial focus on BTR and PBSA projects in Greater London.
Unite buys 800-bed Glasgow PBSA scheme
George Sell
September 13, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Student accommodation manager and developer Unite is acquiring an 800-bed development scheme in central Glasgow, increasing its portfolio in the city to 3,000 beds.