Market Monitor Digest
(Week 45/2025)
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Student Housing & Co-Living
France and Spain: Goldman Sachs negotiating potential acquisition of Urban Campus
By Real Asset Insight, October 31, 2025
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is negotiating to acquire Urban Campus, a French–Spanish co-living and build-to-rent operator managing €350 million in assets.
UK, Leeds: Cain and Olympian Mark Milestone Topping Out of Cirrus Point, The World’s Tallest PBSA Only Scheme
By CAIN, October 31, 2025
Cain and Olympian Homes have marked the topping out of Cirrus Point, a landmark 45-storey, 134-metre development that will become the world’s tallest purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) only development and the tallest building in Leeds. Located in the heart of the city, Cirrus Point will deliver 633 high-quality student beds with over 9,000 sq. ft of amenity space.
Europe: EDF Invest and Savills IM launch €600 million European living JV
By CRE Media Europe, November 04, 2025
EDF Invest now owns a 50% share in the holding company of Savills IM's European Living Fund and has committed significant capital to the venture. This partnership aims to grow its portfolio to over €600 million in gross asset value within the next two years, focusing on acquiring and managing apartments and student housing across Europe.
Poland, Poznan: The dormitory is twice as big
By Eurobuild CEE, November 04, 2025
Kajima Properties Europe has completed the expansion of the existing 466-bed Student Depot student residence hall in Poznan, transforming it into two interconnected buildings with 871 beds.
Spain, Barcelona: The Parc de l'Alba in Cerdanyola (Barcelona) opens a residence for students and researchers
By Europe Press, November 06, 2025
The building has a capacity for 610 students and researchers and has been in operation since September 1st, managed by Yugo Alba Viu, Urbania, and LaSalle IM.
Built-to-Rent
Ireland, Dublin: Planned one-bed apartments at former RTÉ lands set to begin at over €480,000
By The Journal, November 1, 2025
Of Cairn Homes’ planned 510 apartments in unit ‘Project Montrose’, it plans to sell 51 to Dublin City Council.
UK, Reading: McLaren Living confirmed as development partner for £250m Reading regeneration project
By Property Week, November 3, 2025
Minster Quarter Central will include more than 600 new homes and 40,000 sq ft of new commercial space.
UK, Sheffield: Almost 200 homes proposed by prominent developer for Sheffield city centre site - forms part of wider regeneration
By Insider Media, November 6, 2025
A development of almost 200 build-to-rent apartments has been proposed for a site in Sheffield as part of a wider regeneration.
Senior Living
Israel, Rehovot: Mediterranean Towers opens two-tower senior community
By The Jerusalem Post, November 3, 2025
A NIS 400 million development delivers 250 senior apartments across two towers with integrated wellness and health-care facilities.
US: Sonida Senior Living announces strategic growth and portfolio expansion plan
By Yahoo Finance, November 4, 2025
Sonida Senior Living unveiled a multi-year strategic plan to expand and optimize its national portfolio, targeting new acquisitions and operational efficiencies. The initiative builds on recent momentum and capital partnerships, positioning the company to grow across both independent and assisted living segments in key U.S. markets.
US: PwC–ULI report names senior housing among 2026’s top real estate sectors
By Connect CRE, November 5, 2025
The PwC / Urban Land Institute Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026 report highlights senior housing as one of the most resilient and growth-oriented property sectors.
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