Student Housing

Thomasin Renshaw, known for her work on major regeneration projects in London, joins Greystar to drive its UK development pipeline. She brings extensive experience in public-private partnerships and large-scale urban housing delivery.

With a strong focus on sustainability and urban regeneration, McLaren Property and L&G are bringing 737 new student beds to Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor. The development enhances the growing research and academic hub around the University of Manchester.

Fusion Group has secured its first Gateway 2 approval for a 636-bed PBSA development in Wood Green, London. The nearly £100 million scheme includes student accommodation and affordable housing, with completion targeted for the 2028 academic year.

AustralianSuper, Australia’s largest superannuation fund, has completed the first portfolio acquisition for its new UK Living Platform – a student housing portfolio with exposure to several of the UK’s leading university cities. The portfolio, acquired from Harrison Street Asset Management, comprises six operational purpose-b...

A transformative 560-bed hybrid hub could soon rise in Fountainbridge, as Edinburgh native Charlie MacGregor brings The Social Hub concept home. With hotel, student and extended-stay rooms, the plan offers new energy for a site vacant for 20 years.

Henderson Park has entered into a forward funding agreement with Alumno to deliver a portfolio of 453 PBSA beds across Edinburgh and Glasgow. The portfolio comprises two development projects which have been granted planning permission. These projects are scheduled for completion by the 2027/28 academic year and are targeting ...

Work has begun on a £50 million regeneration of the former Hartwells Garage site in Newbridge, Bath. The 8.4-acre project will deliver new homes, student accommodation, retail space and major public realm upgrades, including a new link to the Bristol-Bath cycle path.

Coima and Eagle Hills have teamed up for the €400 million redevelopment of the former Guido Reni Barracks in Rome. The project will transform the 5-hectare Flaminio site into a vibrant, mixed-use district, including residential, student housing, hospitality and a major new science museum. Total planned investment in the redev...

Greystar has completed the acquisition of a portfolio comprising three purpose-built student accommodation („PBSA“) residences in Spain from Merkel Capital, a developer, operator, and manager specialized in the living and student housing sector.

The PBSA joint venture between Amro Partners and Invesco Real Estate is picking up pace with new developments in Malaga, Valencia and northern Spain. The partnership, launched in 2024, now includes five sites across the country, offering ESG-certified student accommodation with extensive amenities.

Commerz Real's Institutional Smart Living Fund continues to grow. The fund manager has acquired the “Swuite” student residence, owned by the Iveragh Group, for around €22.35 million. Completed in 2018, the property has been held in the portfolio ever since.

Kajima Properties Europe has completed the expansion of its existing 466-bed Student Depot residence in Poznań, transforming it into two interlinked buildings with 871-beds, the largest in Student Depot’s operational portfolio.

With 77 properties in several countries and over 2,500 new tenants, International Campus is entering another record year. The Fizz and Havens Living concepts are particularly popular – both are almost fully occupied.

Aviva Investors and Amro Partners have established a new platform for student housing in Germany. The goal is to create 3,000 beds worth over €500 million. The first project is being built in Berlin-Charlottenburg with around 200 units and a volume of €60 million. “We are delighted to be expanding into the important German ma...

Catella European Residential III has acquired a 207-unit student housing complex in Dublin's central Liberties district. The 6,200 sqm property includes private living space, social areas, and a café. The fund, now totalling around €1.1 billion, continues to target high-demand European housing markets.

At the start of the winter semester, International Campus has opened the new The Fizz Ludwigshafen with 371 fully furnished apartments. All-inclusive rents start at €670. The residence is located in the Ludwigs-Quartier on the former Halberg site.

The International Campus Group (IC) has successfully completed a portfolio financing of approximately €313 million. The loan secures the mid-term financing of seven properties from the portfolio of the “The Fizz” brand (student housing) and two properties of the “Havens Living” brand (apartments for professionals).

Study Inn to report a 95% occupancy across its seven properties in six leading university cities — Leeds, Leicester, Exeter, Bristol, Nottingham, and Loughborough — for the 2025/26 academic year.