Market Monitor Digest

(Week 03/2026)

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Student Housing & Co-Living

The Netherlands, Tilburg: Fontys is committed to new student housing in Tilburg

By Bron, January 12, 2026

With the agreement signed in December, all partners, including FontysAvans, and Tilburg University, agree to continue their commitment to student housing in Tilburg. It also includes the construction of 800 new housing units by 2030.

Read more (bron.fontys.nl)

UK, Glasgow: University of Glasgow and Plenary announce £180 million campus development deal

By Project Scotland, January 12, 2026

The development aims to create high-quality residential accommodation for students and an opportunity for two purpose-built innovation hubs, designed to support spin-ins, spin-outs, start-ups and the commercialisation of the University of Glasgow’s research.

Read More (projectscot.com)

UK, Leeds: Permission secured for 14-storey student accommodation tower

By The Business Desk, January 13, 2026

J Pullan & Sons has secured the planning approval and appointed McLaren Construction Yorkshire and North East as main contractor. The 14-storey development, known as The Tower, will deliver 256 student bedrooms in a mix of studios and cluster apartments, alongside communal and amenity spaces.

Read More (thebusinessdesk.com)

Spain, Cadiz: 353-bed student residence will transform the Free Trade Zone of Cadiz

By Brainsre.news, January 14, 2026

The residence will offer 353 beds in 250 rooms, including single, double, suite, and accessible rooms.

Read More (brainsre.news)

France, Palaiseau: Essonne: this new residence in the heart of the university district will offer apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom units

By Actu Essonne, January 15, 2026

The Boost Society announced on Wednesday the acquisition of its second residence on the Saclay plateau. Located in Palaiseau, it will provide accommodation for 234 residents from September 2027.

Read More (actu.fr)

Built-to-Rent

Australia, Melbourne: Indi Southbank by DKO redefines BTR living

By Architecture & Design, January 11, 2026

Australia’s Build to Rent (BTR) sector welcomes a bold new addition with the launch of Indi Southbank, a 434-apartment residential tower designed by leading architecture and design studio DKO.

Read More (architectureanddesign.com.au)

Spian, Valencia: Aviva Investors expands Spanish build-to-rent portfolio into Valencia via Propia

By IPE Real Assets, January 13, 2026

Deal is sixth in Spain’s residential market as part of its Spanish BTR platform. The scheme will deliver 120 one- and two-bed units over 11 storeys.

Read More (realassets.ipe.com)

Czech Republic, Prague: AFI Czech Republic occupancy rises in 2025

By Property Forum, January 15, 2026

AFI Czech Republic has announced an increased occupancy rate across its rental housing projects as well as its office portfolio at the end of 2025.

Read More (property-forum.eu)

Senior Living

US: Brookdale Senior Living completes $600 million in financial transactions

By McKnight’s Senior Living, January 12, 2026

Brookdale Senior Living completed more than $600 million in financial transactions to strengthen liquidity, reduce leverage, and extend debt maturities across its nationwide senior housing portfolio.

Read More (mcknightsseniorliving.com)

US: Bain Capital closes $3.4 billion fund targeting senior housing

By Senior Housing News, January 13, 2026

Bain Capital closed a $3.4 billion real estate fund with senior housing identified as a core investment focus. The fund highlights sustained institutional appetite for large-scale senior living platforms amid favorable long-term demographic fundamentals.

Read More (seniorhousingnews.com)

Canada: Has the demographic runway for senior housing already been priced in?

By Wealth Professional, January 15, 2026

Analysts argue that senior housing investment upside remains intact due to persistent supply shortages and accelerating demographic demand. Improving occupancy and margin expansion are cited as potential drivers of sustained investor returns.

Read More (wealthprofessional.ca)

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