Market Monitor Digest

(Week 08/2026)

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February 20 2026 BONARD Market Monitor team

Student Housing & Co-Living

France, Paris: In Créteil, a huge student residence opens its doors a stone's throw from the Grand Paris Express

By Les Echos, February 14, 2026

Around forty students have already moved into this new complex of 497 units, which will eventually house 571 young people.

Read more (lesechos.fr)

Portugal and Spain: Sonae Sierra launches €500 million Iberian student housing joint venture

By Real Asset Insight, February 16, 2026

Sonae Sierra has launched a joint venture with Argali Equity Partners to invest up to €500 million in student housing across the Iberian Peninsula over the next few years.

Read More (realassetinsight.com)

UK, London: Maslow Capital provides £117 million loan for YourTRIBE’s London student housing

By IPE Real Assets, February 17, 2026

Loan for 609-bed project in Wembley is the second transaction between the parties.

Read More (realassets.ipe.com)

UK: Property group launches £360 million platform to invest in student accommodation

By The Business Desk, February 18, 2026

Manchester-based property investor, MCR Property Group, has launched Flow Student, a new national PBSA brand and operating platform that owns and operates its 6,000-bed UK student portfolio, with a gross development value (GDV) of approximately £360 million.

Read More (thebusinessdesk.com)

The Netherlands, Amsterdam: Construction of 100 student homes in Amsterdam-East begins

By Duwo, February 18, 2026

Construction has begun on 100 new student apartments at Zeeburgerpad 47-49 in Amsterdam-Oost. HBB Groep is carrying out the construction, commissioned by DUWO. Completion is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.

Read More (duwo.nl)

Built-to-Rent

Australia, Melbourne: A new build-to-rent community opens in Southbank, including affordable homes for eligible renters

By Southbank News, February 16, 2026

Indi Southbank, a build-to-rent community that opened in October 2025 in the Boyd Village precinct, is welcoming residents into 434 beautifully considered, architecturally-designed apartments – including approximately 10 per cent affordable homes for low- and moderate-income earners.

Read More (southbanklocalnews.com.au)

UK, Bristol: A £500m development near Temple Meads station could become 'Bristol's King's Cross'

By BusinessLive, February 16, 2026

Under the plans, hundreds of build-to-rent homes, new academic and office space, and a school will be built.

Read More (business-live.co.uk)

UK, Leeds: BlueCastle Capital expands UK build-to-rent pipeline beyond £1bn

By IPE Real Assets, February 19, 2026

UK real estate group BlueCastle Capital has expanded its build-to-rent pipeline with the acquisition of a site in Leeds from Prescient Capital. The site benefits from an existing planning consent for a build-to-rent development of 348 homes, BlueCastle said.

Read More (realassets.ipe.com)

Senior Living

Canada, Laval, QC: 100 social and affordable housing units for independent seniors to be built in Laval

By Newswire (CNW), February 16, 2026

A new 100-unit social/affordable housing project for independent seniors will be developed in Laval, targeting completion in winter 2027. The announced funding package totals $32.5 million, combining federal/provincial support with municipal contributions and philanthropy.

Read More (newswire.ca)

US, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX: Lone Star Refis Senior Housing Portfolio With $235M Note

By Multi-Housing News, February 18, 2026

An affiliate of Lone Star Funds has received a $235 million senior mortgage loan to refinance an 11-property, 1,564-unit portfolio of senior housing communities across Florida and Texas.

Read More (multihousingnews.com)

France, Ifs: Domitys opens a new seniors services residence in Ifs

By Capgeris, February 18, 2026

Domitys announced the opening of “Les Arilles” in Ifs (Calvados), with an official opening date of February 23, 2026. The scheme totals 115 rental apartments (studio to T3) and is positioned for independent seniors with 24/7 staff presence and bundled services to support autonomy and social connection.

Read More (capgeris.com)

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