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 Fontys, Avans, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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