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(Week 39/2025)

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Student Housing & Co-Living

Sweden, Gothenburg: New 'coliving' concept to offer 300+ student homes in Gothenburg

By Cre Media Europe, September 19, 2025

Akademiska Hus is investing around SEK 500 million (€45 million) to construct new student housing called Mira at Gibraltarvallen on Campus Johanneberg in GothenburgSweden.

Read more (cremediaeurope.com)

Europe: QuadReal commits £2.5 billion to expand debt platform to the UK

By Realasset Insight, September 22, 2025

QuadReal Property Group, the Vancouver-based global real estate investment, development and operating company, has announced the expansion of its commercial real estate debt platform in the UK and Ireland and will commit over £2.5 billion over the next three to five years.

Read more (realassetinsight.com)

Spain: Catella AM and Daniel Entrecanales' family office join forces to invest €300 million in residential properties

By Expansion, September 22, 2025

The asset management firm Catella AM and Entreriver, the sole family office of Daniel Entrecanales, have created a joint venture to invest €300 million, including leverage, in flexible apartments, student residences, and affordable housing in Spain.

Read More (expansion.com)

Germany, Wiesbaden: Topping-out ceremony for student residence in Wiesbaden: sustainable, modern and close to campus

By Wiesbaden Aktuell, September 24, 2025

Wiesbaden's largest student housing project is being built in Hollerborn: with 435 residential spaces, an integrated daycare center, and comprehensive counseling services, the Frankfurt am Main Student Union is creating a sustainable home directly on the campus of RheinMain University of Applied Sciences.

Read More (wiesbadenaktuell.de)

UK, Watford: Watford Junction tower block plan recommended for approval

By Watford Observer, September 23, 2025

Councillors on the development management committee will vote next week (September 30) on the proposal for a co-living space comprised of 311 bedrooms in Bridle Path.

Read More (watfordobserver.co.uk)

Built-to-Rent

UK, Edinburgh: Work is due to start next month on an Edinburgh development billed as the biggest single housing investment in the city centre in more than a decade.

By Edinburgh News, September 19, 2025

The New Town Quarter development, on the former Royal Bank of Scotland site in Dundas Street, is set to include more than 300 new homes and purpose built student accommodation for nearly 600.

Read More (edinburghnews.scotsman.com)

UK, Bolton: £35m build-to-rent scheme completes, providing 167 sustainable new homes

By The Business Desk, September 23, 2025

Placefirst, the Salford-based build-to-rent specialist, has completed a £35m development, called Deansgate Gardens, in the heart of Bolton town centre, delivering 167 sustainable homes.

Read More (thebusinessdesk.com)

Australia, Sydney: Commonwealth Bank lends $168m to a Sydney build-to-rent developer

By The Australian Financial Review, September 24, 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is providing $168 million to support the construction of builder apt.Residential’s build-to-rent development in Sydney’s north-west as institutional confidence in the sector grows.

Read More (afr.com)

Senior Living

Australia, Sydney: Corio Projects unveils $81 milion integrated care seniors living plan in Inner West

By The Weekly Source, September 22, 2025

Corio Projects announced plans for an integrated seniors living and aged care facility valued at AUD 81 million in Sydney’s Inner West. The project will deliver 71 independent living apartments and 12 aged care beds, complemented by community amenities such as a cinema, café, hair salon, and landscaped gardens.

Read More (theweeklysource.com.au)

US, Cleveland, OH: County backs 704 new affordable homes for seniors, veterans, and disabled residents

By Cleveland.com, September 23, 2025

Cuyahoga County approved funding for 704 new affordable units aimed at seniors, veterans, and disabled residents. The initiative is part of a regional push to address rising demand for age-friendly housing. Local officials emphasize the development’s role in improving quality of life and long-term affordability.

Read More (cleveland.com)

US, Minneapolis, MN: Ventas REIT acquires Pillars of Prospect Park senior housing for $140milion

By Finance & Commerce, September 23, 2025

Ventas REIT acquired the 283-unit Pillars of Prospect Park community for $140 million. The property includes independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The deal highlights strong investor demand for large-scale senior housing assets in the Midwest.

Read More (finance-commerce.com)

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