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Cedar Pacific tops out at Auckland PBSA

2 months ago | pbsanews.co.uk | Nick Biring

Owner and developer Cedar Pacific has topped out at its new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Auckland, New Zealand. The development’s topping out marks a significant milestone in the project’s timeline – the completion of the primary structural framework of this project. The scheme is set to comprise 758-beds over 18-storeys.
New data reveals two-thirds of PBSA ripe for modernisation

Jan 21, 2025 | pbsanews.co.uk | Nick Biring

New data from global property consultancy Knight Frank reveals a significant opportunity for investors and universities to upgrade and reposition older stock, delivering value and meeting the evolving needs of students. Collaboration between universities and private-sector providers will be critical to addressing this challenge.
Period Projects submits plans for Southampton PBSA

Jan 14, 2025 | pbsanews.co.uk | Nick Biring

Period Projects Limited has submitted proposals to Southampton City Council for a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in the conurbation. The proposed redevelopment is located on an industrial site in the Southampton suburbs at 346, 350 and 352 Burgess Road in Swaythling. Period Projects wants to demolish the existing buildings and replace them with three two-storey PBSA blocks. “The principle of development is acceptable and the proposal comprises sustainable development.
Close Brothers announce senior hire to bolster growth ambitions

Jan 13, 2025 | pbsanews.co.uk | Nick Biring

Close Brothers Property Finance, part of Close Brothers Group plc, has announced the appointment of Chiara Caldwell (née Zuccon) to the newly created role of Managing Director of Structured Finance, to spearhead business growth across PBSA and Build to Rent. Close Brothers Property Finance, which is celebrating 50 years of development finance lending, has recently seen its loan book grow to just under £2bn.
Cain International appoints Global Head of Capital Formation

Jan 10, 2025 | pbsanews.co.uk | Nick Biring

Cain International has announced the appointment of Lisa Feifer to the newly created role of Global Head of Capital Formation. Bringing over 25 years of experience and expertise, Lisa will join Cain’s Senior Leadership Team to help drive the firm’s capital-raising efforts and client offerings across its core growth strategies. Most recently, Lisa was with Civitas Investment Management, where she was Head of Investor Relations and Capital Raising.
Ethan Investments submit plans for York PBSA

Jan 9, 2025 | pbsanews.co.uk | Nick Biring

Ethan Investments and Properties have submitted plans for a 32-bed PBSA development in York. The scheme would replace an empty office block, Rougier House, in Rougier Street. The new application seeks to deliver 32 studios, with seven on the ground floor, eight on the first and second floors and a mezzanine introduced within the roof to create a new third floor to house nine further studios. Parking for 36 bikes would be provided in a courtyard to the rear.
Emirates NBD and ADIB close £140m UK PBSA financing

Jan 8, 2025 | pbsanews.co.uk | Nick Biring

In December 2024, Emirates NBD led the successful closure of a £140m senior financing transaction for the Paddington Citi View purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in central London, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB). Paddington Citi View comprises 353 premium bedrooms with amenities in a high-demand area just 100 metres from London’s Paddington Station.
L T Architects' plans for Treforest PBSA given go-ahead

Jan 7, 2025 | pbsanews.co.uk | Nick Biring

L T Architects’ plans to create purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Treforest were approved by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s planning committee last month. The scheme is to be developed on derelict land with a new building housing eight units on land south of 86 Wood Road. Three off-street car parking spaces would also be provided. The accommodation will be over three floors with three units at both ground and first-floor level, and two units and a communal space at second-floor level.
Melburg & TPG secure £75.5m for Bristol’s first eco-PBSA scheme

Dec 16, 2024 | pbsanews.co.uk | Nick Biring

Melburg Capital and TPG Angelo Gordon have announced the completion of a £75.5m development facility with specialist real estate finance provider Maslow Capital, to bring forward their joint venture eco PBSA scheme in the heart of Bristol city centre. Burgess Okoh Saunders and Freedman + Hilmi provided legal services for this deal. Savills acted as property advisors and BBS Capital acted as debt advisor to the joint venture.
Graham Investment submits plans for 25-storey Glasgow PBSA

Dec 10, 2024 | pbsanews.co.uk | Nick Biring

Graham Investment Projects has submitted plans to Glasgow City Council for a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Glasgow. The proposed development at 138 Hydepark Street represents a significant opportunity to regenerate a brownfield site in a highly accessible location within Glasgow. The planned development, in the Anderston area, would deliver 410 beds in a mix of 236 studios and 174 cluster flats over 25-storeys on a site which is currently a rundown office block.