Market Monitor Digest (Week 23/2025)

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Student Housing & Co-Living

UK: Student Roost and Plentific launch digital partnership 

By PBSA news, June 04, 2025

Student Roost has launched with Plentific across 56 properties throughout the UK to more than 22,000 students.

Read more (pbsanews.co.uk)

US, Starkville: TSB Realty brokers sale of 802-bed student housing community near Mississippi State University 

By Rebusiness Online, June 02, 2025

TSB Realty has brokered the sale of HELiX Starkville, an 802-bed student housing community located near the Mississippi State University (MSU) campus in StarkvilleColumbus Pacific sold the property to a joint venture between Pumphouse Residential Group and WeldenField for an undisclosed price.

Read more (rebusinessonline.com)

Europe: Ardian and Rockfield strengthen their commitment to student residences in Europe with an additional investment of €300 million 

By XM2, June 03, 2025

CBRE IM's new commitment brings the total funding for the PBSA strategy, focused on cities with high demand and limited supply of student accommodation, to €800 million.

Read More (xm2news.com)

France, Rennes: These 520 student accommodations will be delivered two years late in Rennes

By Ouest France, June 02, 2025

Construction work on the 520-unit student residences near the Rennes School of Business campus resumed in January 2025. They are expected to be completed by September 2026.

Read More (ouest-france.fr)

Global: Private capital rises to meet growing student housing demand

By PERE, June 02, 2025

Demand for PBSA surges at major US and European universities as real estate steps in to bridge the supply gap.

Read More (perenews.com)

Built-to-Rent

UK: Hines to acquire Glasgow BTR scheme

By Urban living news, June 02, 2025

Hines is set to buy Solasta Riverside, a build-to-rent (BTR) scheme at Buchanan Wharf in Glasgow. Drum Property Group completed the 324-unit property for vendor Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) in 2022. It is made up of two 18-storey towers with restaurant, a gym, residents’ lounge and games room. It also has a 4,250-square foot communal roof terrace. Buchanan Wharf is a £500 million mixed-use development close to Glasgow Central Station and the International Financial Services District.

Read More (urbanliving.news)

UK: Adagio opens first aparthotel in London with coliving suites

By Urban living news, May 29, 2025

Aparthotel brand Adagio has launched a flagship location in London, called Adagio Original London City East. Adagio Original London City East marks the brand’s fourth site in London, offering 132 studios and apartments, accommodating one to eight guests. The spaces feature multifunctional furniture, open-plan spaces, and local artwork from The Line Girl.

Read More (urbanliving.news)

The Netherlands: More seats and homes for Excelsior stadium

By Property NL, June 02, 2025

The newly promoted Rotterdam Excelsior has plans to expand its football stadium on the Honingerdijk in Rotterdam aggesoft. There are now 600 homes planned on the site.

Read More (propertynl.com)

US: Harbor Group reportedly acquires 3,590 apartment units for $625 million

By Multi Family Dive, June 02, 2025

The Virginia-based firm purchased the 11 Sun Belt properties from a joint venture consisting of David WernerOnyx Partners and Carlton Associates. Harbor Group International purchased a portfolio of 3,590 units from a joint venture consisting of David Werner; Lakewood, New Jersey-based real estate investment and asset management company Onyx Partners; and New York City-based investment firm Carlton Associates for around $625 million.

Read More (multifamilydive.com)

Senior Living

Australia: Wesley Gardens Belrose to get a $200 million seniors’ community upgrade

By Manly Observer, June 01, 2025

Uniting NSW.ACT is investing $200 million into upgrading Wesley Gardens Belrose from a residential aged care facility into an integrated seniors’ community with a focus on independent living.

Read More (manlyobserver.com.au)

UK: Senior housing faces major shortage as demand soars

By PERE News, June 02, 2025

The oldest baby boomers will turn 80 next year, creating a long demand runway for senior living facilities, which already is tipping record occupancy levels. The covid-19 pandemic, coupled with the aftermath of rising interest rates and construction costs, halted most development plans, and a supply-demand imbalance is looming.

Read More (perenews.com)

India: Maharashtra Housing Policy 2025 offers major benefits for senior living buyers; Stamp duty reduced to flat ₹1,000

By MSN, May 29, 2025

The Maharashtra government has finalised the Housing Policy 2025, introducing significant incentives for senior living housing projects. Under the new policy, stamp duty for buyers of such properties has been reduced to a flat ₹1,000, down from the current 5% to 7% of the property's value.

Read More (msn.com)

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