Market Monitor Digest
(Week 12/2026)
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Student Housing & Co-Living
UK, London: Firethorn secures Gateway 2 approval for Stratford PBSA scheme
By BE News, March 13, 2026
Firethorn has secured Gateway 2 approval for its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project in Stratford, East London. The 284-bed development, which will include 35% affordable student accommodation, is being delivered by McAleer & Rushe.
Germany, Fürth: Central Homes Furth will be the largest residential project of the P&P Group
By Deal Magazin, March 16, 2026
The overall project will be realized in several phases. Around 800 residential units are expected to be completed by the end of 2029, with the entire area scheduled for completion by the end of 2031. In addition to privately financed apartments and modern student micro-apartments, the project also includes a hotel, senior-friendly housing options, and a kindergarten.
Australia, Brisbane: Towers with hundreds of "co-living" units planned near the heart of Fortitude Valley
By The Sydney Morning Herald, March 16, 2026
New towers with hundreds of small apartments for “co-living" are planned for Fortitude Valley.
Europe: European student housing: supply falls into the red
By IPE Real Assets, March/April 2026
The property industry is failing to keep up with growing student demand in the region. Does this spell risk or opportunity for investors? Christopher Walker investigates.
Global: Student housing: Supplying a $1 trillion global higher education industry
By IPE Real Assets, March/April 2026
Higher education is booming, and student housing has a crucial role to play amid fierce competition. Christopher Walker reports.
Built-to-Rent
UK, Cardiff: Wales’ tallest building gets green light
By Housing Today, March 16, 2026
Proposals for a 50-storey skyscraper in Cardiff set to become the tallest building in Wales, have been approved.
UK, Hounslow: Invesco brings £110m Hounslow BTR to the market
By Estates Gazette, March 19, 2026
Invesco is looking to sell its 255-home build-to-rent development in Hounslow for offers of around £110m.
UK, London: Hub secures consent for 695-home co-living scheme at Elephant and Castle
By Estates Gazette, March 19, 2026
Hub has secured planning approval from London Borough of Southwark for a 695-home co-living-led scheme at Elephant and Castle, marking the final phase of the wider Elephant Park regeneration.
Senior Living
US, Denver, CO: Senior Housing REIT Janus Living Eyes $5B Valuation in IPO
By ETRealty, March 16, 2026
Senior housing REIT Janus Living plans to raise up to $740 million in a U.S. IPO, targeting a valuation of about $5 billion. The company owns 34 senior housing communities with more than 10,000 units across 10 states.
Singapore: What Singapore needs to change to enable better senior living options
By The Business Times, March 17, 2026
A new analysis says Singapore needs regulatory and policy changes to support broader senior living growth, including clearer rules on land use, licensing, stamp duties and staffing.
France, Yvetot: New Aquarelia senior residence delivered in Yvetot with 113 accessible units
By Capgeris, March 18, 2026
Aquarelia has delivered a new senior residence in Yvetot comprising 113 accessible apartments for independent older residents. The scheme represents around EUR 16 million of investment and involves UNITI and Crédit Agricole Normandie Seine Foncière.
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