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Green light for Nottingham student accommodation scheme

Green light for Nottingham student accommodation scheme

Peveril Securities and PMI Developments have announced progress on a major student accommodation scheme in collaboration with Nottingham-based CPMG Architects, aimed at addressing the city’s increasing student housing demand. The development, located on Glasshouse Street in Nottingham’s Eastside, will deliver a high-quality residential offering comprising 37 shared cluster flats and

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Spectacular Drone Footage Shows Construction On Track for Student Accommodation at 292-298 St Vincent Street, Glasgow

Spectacular Drone Footage Shows Construction On Track for Student Accommodation at 292-298 St Vincent Street, Glasgow

Spectacular drone footage has captured construction progress of high-quality student accommodation at 292-298 St Vincent Street, Glasgow which is on schedule for completion in summer 2026. Developer Artisan Real Estate and Homes for Students, the UK’s largest independent student management company, are partnering with building contractor GRAHAM on the £70

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HG Construction appointed to 504 bed Stratford PBSA scheme

HG Construction appointed to 504 bed Stratford PBSA scheme

HG Construction has been appointed as the main contractor on a new purpose-built student accommodation in Stratford being developed in partnership with HG Living and M&G Real Estate. The N16 Stratford scheme will comprise 504 student beds constructed over two blocks reaching 10 and 18 storeys. The project will also

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Arc & Co. structures debt and equity facility for £36m PBSA scheme

Arc & Co. structures debt and equity facility for £36m PBSA scheme

Specialist capital advisory firm Arc & Co. has closed a 70% LTV debt package in partnership with Ingenious Capital Management, whilst also sourcing a JV equity investor to support the development of a purpose-built student accommodation project in Tower Hamlets, London. Southern Grove is developing the 111-bed, £36m GDV scheme in

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Major milestone reached at Bristol’s Silverthorne Lane development

Major milestone reached at Bristol’s Silverthorne Lane development

A landmark stage has been reached in the construction of a new purpose-built student accommodation scheme at Silverthorne Lane, Bristol, with project stakeholders including StudioHIVE, HG Construction, Woh Hup, Far East Orchard and Atlas Land coming together to celebrate the milestone at a topping out ceremony. Silverthorne Lane Plot 6

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Stelling Properties to start £20m student accommodation

Stelling Properties to start £20m student accommodation

Stelling Properties has announced the start of its largest and most ambitious project to date, a landmark student living development at 119 High Street, Southampton. The £20 million project will deliver 257 student studios, significantly expanding Stelling’s previous developments to meet the growing demand from the city’s student population. The

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Firethorn Trust reaches build milestone at Leith Walk PSBA site

Firethorn Trust reaches build milestone at Leith Walk PSBA site

Commercial real estate investor, developer and asset manager, Firethorn Trust, has passed a major milestone at its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Leith Walk, Edinburgh, with completion of the building’s substructure. Ogilvie Construction has been appointed to deliver the six-storey block, which will create high quality accommodation for 230

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Study Inn Completes Transformation of Brotherton House, Leeds

Study Inn Completes Transformation of Brotherton House, Leeds

Study Inn is delighted to announce the completion of its Brotherton House development in Leeds. The second phase of the project, opened and occupied in September 2024, brings the total to 385 high-quality rooms complemented by state-of-the-art amenities. Winning the 2024 Property Week Health and Wellbeing Award and being voted

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HOME FROM HOME: RED CONSTRUCTION GROUP APPOINTED ON £31M SHOREDITCH STUDENT ACCOMMODATION SCHEME

Home from Home: Red Construction Group appointed on £31m Shoreditch student accommodation scheme

RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced the appointment of its London division by Infrastructure Investments Ltd to complete works on a £31m student accommodation project. This follows the completion of £1.8 m worth of enabling works from RED Construction’s Special Projects team. Located close to Old Street Station in Shoreditch, and set to be completed in the Autumn, RED’s London team will carry out an extensive refurbishment and structural alterations increasing area from 47,000 sq ft to over 70,000 sq ft building in partnership with architects, ECE Westworks. Known as Willen House, the project has been designed to achieve a BREEAM rating of Excellent, taking the building’s height from six to eight storeys, whilst introducing a new façade with high-performance windows and glass-reinforced concrete. The refurbished student accommodation will house 208 bedrooms across seven floors, complemented by modern communal areas, together with two commercial units to the ground floor. RED Construction’s appointment is a direct result of the group’s extensive skillset, evidenced by the successful completion of the first phase enabling works by the Special Projects division. RED’s expertise in student accommodation has been instrumental in driving forward several schemes, with the London, South West, and Special Projects teams in the process of delivering over £75m of student accommodation in excess of 500 beds this year. Mark Iori, Managing Director of RED Construction London, commented: “Driven by growing demand, the student accommodation sector is a thriving, resilient market, and we are certainly seeing this influence our workstreams. The appointment of RED Construction London highlights the high standards delivered by the Special Projects team for the initial works, and how we create successful partnerships with clients like Infrastructure Investments.” Steven Gardner, at Infrastructure Investments Ltd, added: “Due to the project’s prominent location in Shoreditch, it was important for us to partner with a main contractor that had extensive experience delivering complex inner-city schemes. RED Construction London’s track record, paired with RED Special Project’s quality of enabling works, instil certainty that the London team will deliver the vision for our Willen House project.” RED Construction Group’s expertise in purpose-built student rooms is matched by its work in hotels, with the contractor’s South West division recently announcing the completed works on the UK’s first branded net zero hotel, voco Zeal Hotel at Exeter Science Park. Having been heavily involved from the design stage, RED Construction South West drew on their extensive knowledge of sustainable development to ensure the hotel would operate with industry-leading Energy Use Intensity (EUI) levels, a critical measure that will define building in the decades to come. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Green light for Nottingham student accommodation scheme

Green light for Nottingham student accommodation scheme

Peveril Securities and PMI Developments have announced progress on a major student accommodation scheme in collaboration with Nottingham-based CPMG Architects, aimed at addressing the city’s increasing student housing demand. The development, located on Glasshouse Street in Nottingham’s Eastside, will deliver a high-quality residential offering comprising 37 shared cluster flats and 50 studio apartments, totalling 247 rooms across buildings ranging from three to nine storeys. First proposed in spring 2022, the scheme has evolved through close cooperation between the project team and Nottingham City Council to align with the client’s vision while addressing the priorities of local stakeholders. Chris White, director at CPMG and lead architect on the project, commented: “Throughout the design process, we’ve incorporated lots of feedback from various interested parties, while maintaining PMI Developments’ commitment to creating a high-quality offering which contributes to revitalisation of the Eastside. The result is much-needed student accommodation that will improve the student experience while also supporting the local economy in Nottingham. “This is the third project we have worked on with PMI, strengthening the successful working relationship between us and creating more impactful outcomes. We’re excited to see our shared vision come to life, enabling students to join us in calling Nottingham their home.” The site, currently occupied by a single-storey industrial building, is located at the junction of Glasshouse Street, Rick Street and Howard Street. It has been identified as a key opportunity to relieve pressure on local housing by providing purpose-built student accommodation. The design incorporates a contemporary architectural style focused on sustainability and wellbeing. Key features include energy-efficient systems, calming interior aesthetics, biodiverse green spaces, and active travel infrastructure such as external cycle parking. Paul Ruane, director at PMI Developments, said: “Nottingham has two world-class universities so it’s important that the city’s residential offering is an equally high standard to continue to attract world-class talent that will train – and hopefully be retained – in Nottingham. “We’ve maintained close collaboration with local stakeholders to design a scheme that not only helps meet the demand for purpose-built student accommodation but is sustainable and adaptable to the needs of current and future students. This is a major milestone in our journey but will be maintaining our unwavering commitment to helping Nottingham realise its potential – to benefit students, local businesses and local communities.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Spectacular Drone Footage Shows Construction On Track for Student Accommodation at 292-298 St Vincent Street, Glasgow

Spectacular Drone Footage Shows Construction On Track for Student Accommodation at 292-298 St Vincent Street, Glasgow

Spectacular drone footage has captured construction progress of high-quality student accommodation at 292-298 St Vincent Street, Glasgow which is on schedule for completion in summer 2026. Developer Artisan Real Estate and Homes for Students, the UK’s largest independent student management company, are partnering with building contractor GRAHAM on the £70 million scheme. The completed development, to be known as St Vincent Studios, will provide 321 high quality self-contained studio apartments together with a range of additional facilities and amenities over 16 floors. This includes a dedicated reception, study rooms and common areas together with private dining, a gym, cinema room, roof terraces and secure internal cycle storage for 160 bikes. The drone footage shows progress on the building’s concrete superstructure is now well underway since construction started in September 2024. “It’s very exciting to see the building coming out of the ground, well on schedule for completion in summer 2026,” says Artisan Real Estate’s Managing Director for Scotland, David Westwater. “The next six months will see a big difference as we complete the concrete frame and floors and look forward to topping out the building. The completed development will meet the urgent need for high-quality purpose-built student accommodation in the city. The site is in a superb city centre location, within easy walking or cycling distance to several higher and further education establishments.” Gary Holmes, Regional Managing Director at GRAHAM Building North, adds: “It’s good to work with Artisan Real Estate to deliver attractive student residences within Glasgow city centre to alleviate the continued demand. Our team is now successfully bringing the development out of the ground, breathing life back into a site which has remained vacant for almost six years.” The completed development will be managed by Homes for Students, the largest independent student management company in the UK. Chief Executive Officer Martin Corbett says: “We are pleased to be working closely with Artisan Real Estate to ensure this will be a best-in-class, purpose-built scheme. We will be creating high-quality accommodation and amenities for students to enjoy, providing an exceptional user experience using the skills of our property team to foster and support student wellbeing whilst closely integrating with the local community.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Construction underway on York’s Foss Islands Road student accommodation scheme

Construction underway on York’s Foss Islands Road student accommodation scheme

GMI Construction Group has started work on a major purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme at Foss Islands Road in York. The £17m contract is the Yorkshire firm’s third PBSA project in the city, cementing its reputation as a leader in delivering high-quality student homes – with completion date targeted for the start of the 2026/27 academic year. Developed in partnership by Urbium Capital and Harrogate-based developer Gregory Properties, the brownfield site – previously occupied by Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Just Tyres – was acquired early last year. The five-storey building will feature 131 premium studios and two one-bedroom apartments, paired with an array of amenity areas, including co-working study spaces, fitness centre, multi-functional social areas, and landscaped courtyards that aim to enhance the student living experience. Equidistant from the University of York and York St John University and conveniently positioned on the edge of the city centre, it offers a perfect location for students. Designed with sustainability in mind, it aims to address York’s well-documented PBSA shortage while contributing to the area’s regeneration. In 2023 York was named as suffering one of the worst shortages of PBSA in the country, exacerbated by rising student numbers, increased demand for residential rentals, and a growing trend among landlords to target short-term holiday lets. GMI Construction Group has established a strong presence in York’s student accommodation market, with two other PBSA projects underway and due to complete later this Spring. These include a £50m 275-bed development for Olympian Homes on the former Rialto cinema and bingo hall site and a £22m project for S Harrison Developments on James Street, which will deliver 303 beds. Mick Spells, GMI’s Project Manager, said: “We’re excited to break ground on the Foss Islands Road project – continuing our work expanding York’s student housing infrastructure. “It’s a project that aligns perfectly with GMI’s commitment to delivering high-quality projects that benefit local communities. We look forward to bringing this scheme to life and making a positive contribution to the city’s student experience.” Iain McKillop, Investment Director at Urbium Capital, added: “We are pleased to see work commence on this exciting project. It exemplifies our dedication to transforming under-utilised brownfield sites to meet contemporary needs. Foss Islands Road is an ideal location for student housing, and we are proud to collaborate with GMI Construction Group, whose expertise and commitment to quality make them an outstanding partner. This development not only addresses the critical demand for student accommodation but underscores the significant role students play in York’s thriving economy.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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HG Construction appointed to 504 bed Stratford PBSA scheme

HG Construction appointed to 504 bed Stratford PBSA scheme

HG Construction has been appointed as the main contractor on a new purpose-built student accommodation in Stratford being developed in partnership with HG Living and M&G Real Estate. The N16 Stratford scheme will comprise 504 student beds constructed over two blocks reaching 10 and 18 storeys. The project will also include over 1,500 sqm of high-quality amenity space for students, including roof terraces and courtyards. Situated in the heart of Stratford, home to several well-established and accredited universities, the development will provide a significant boost to the student accommodation offering in the area. N16 Stratford is targeting an EPC rating of A and a BREEAM rating of Outstanding.  HG Construction will self-deliver key elements of the build process, securing programme and quality benefits.  The scheme is currently in the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) review phase and the main build is anticipated to start later this year. Adam Quinn, CEO, HG Construction said: “We are pleased to announce our involvement in this landmark PBSA development in partnership with HG Living and M&G Real Estate, an announcement which comes as we celebrate our 25th anniversary as a company. “As we continue to navigate the ever-changing construction market, we are learning to adapt as an industry.  Working in partnership as funder, developer and contractor has enabled us to overcome early challenges to successfully secure this scheme. We are well underway with preparing the BSR submission and we look forward to making a meaningful start on construction towards the end of year in preparation for receiving students in the 2028/2029 academic year, and to working collaboratively with M&G Real Estate as the scheme progresses.” Craig McPhail, Director, HG Living added: “We are delighted to partner with M&G Real Estate and HG Construction on N16 Stratford. M&G Real Estate’s expertise and strategic vision align perfectly with our commitment to delivering sustainable, high-quality accommodation with strong ESG credentials in a key undersupplied student market.  This scheme will deliver a significant number of student beds in an excellent location, and we look forward to working collaboratively with HG Construction and M&G Real Estate to deliver another best-in-class PBSA asset and to maximising our social value contributions throughout.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Arc & Co. structures debt and equity facility for £36m PBSA scheme

Arc & Co. structures debt and equity facility for £36m PBSA scheme

Specialist capital advisory firm Arc & Co. has closed a 70% LTV debt package in partnership with Ingenious Capital Management, whilst also sourcing a JV equity investor to support the development of a purpose-built student accommodation project in Tower Hamlets, London. Southern Grove is developing the 111-bed, £36m GDV scheme in a joint venture with Falco Group. Andrey Redman, Director at Arc & Co., structured the debt with the Ingenious and Falco teams over a period of eight weeks. Andrey commented: “It is a pleasure to support ambitious developers who are acquiring and building to provide much-needed homes in the popular PBSA, BTR and co-living sectors. “Arc & Co. has the necessary expertise and deep relationships to source funding partners that have the right appetite and experience to back these ambitious strategies. “Our advisory approach ensures that the structuring results in the best possible outcome for the borrower—now and as part of their future business plans. “We are excited to support all parties as they bring their strategies to fruition.” The Tower Hamlets scheme will have a gross internal area of 43,249 sq ft, 5,382 sq ft of which will be commercial space. Construction is set to begin in Q4 this year. Southern Grove has ambitions to deliver 50,000 across its living sector brands, with 5,000 planned for 2024 alone. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Major milestone reached at Bristol’s Silverthorne Lane development

Major milestone reached at Bristol’s Silverthorne Lane development

A landmark stage has been reached in the construction of a new purpose-built student accommodation scheme at Silverthorne Lane, Bristol, with project stakeholders including StudioHIVE, HG Construction, Woh Hup, Far East Orchard and Atlas Land coming together to celebrate the milestone at a topping out ceremony. Silverthorne Lane Plot 6 will comprise 706 student rooms including cluster bedrooms and studio rooms along with high quality amenity spaces. The development forms an integral part of the regeneration of land off Silverthorne Lane, in Bristol’s Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone (TQEZ). The scheme is split over four blocks ranging from five to 15 storeys high, with blocks being interconnected in pairs. A landscaped external courtyard at the centre has been designed to create an important meeting place for students, comprising sports and games facilities along with quieter areas for relaxation. David Munce, construction director, HG Construction said: “We are delighted to be reaching this important milestone and I would like to recognise the project team for their commitment and hard work to date. “This is our first scheme in Bristol and we have been getting actively involved in the local community, from educational talks at schools and site visits for students, to providing support for local community centres, we are committed to making a positive impact throughout the construction of this scheme and beyond. “We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with StudioHIVE and our project partners as the scheme progresses.” Jason Collard, managing director at StudioHIVE, said: “We are excited to have reached such an important milestone in the development of this quality student offering in central Bristol. “With a high proportion – around 30 per cent – of the accommodation being studio flats and the remainder smaller clusters limited to eight rooms, along with facilities including a cinema room, gym and sports facilities, the scheme will offer students a premium experience right in the heart of the city.”    StudioHIVE is working in partnership with Far East Orchard, Woh Hup and Atlas Land who acquired the site in June 2022 as part of the wider Silverthorne Lane masterplan. The scheme is well located for the nearby Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus as well as key transport hubs and will benefit from the proposed improvements to pedestrian and cycle connections through Silverthorne Lane to the wider Temple Quarter. It is expected to complete in 2026. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Stelling Properties to start £20m student accommodation

Stelling Properties to start £20m student accommodation

Stelling Properties has announced the start of its largest and most ambitious project to date, a landmark student living development at 119 High Street, Southampton. The £20 million project will deliver 257 student studios, significantly expanding Stelling’s previous developments to meet the growing demand from the city’s student population. The development is set to be the company’s most sustainable and energy-efficient student accommodation to date, incorporating numerous environmental features. Located in Southampton’s Old Town Quarter, within a conservation area and close to several listed historic buildings, the project has been designed by Stelling’s in-house architectural team to complement and enhance the local cityscape. The new facility will replace two outdated 1960s commercial buildings and will consist of three blocks ranging from three to six storeys. The development aims to provide high-quality, modern student accommodation in the heart of the city. This latest development follows the success of Stelling’s multi-award-winning Bargate House project, also in Southampton, which regenerated a derelict site on the High Street. Like Bargate House, the new student accommodation at 119 High Street will be operated by leading student living provider, Unilife. The scheme will offer a mix of one- and two-bed studios of various sizes, including apartment clusters with communal kitchens. The high-specification private living spaces will be complemented by extensive shared amenities designed to encourage social interaction and enhance the student experience. These will include a gym, study areas, lounge spaces, gourmet dining room, karaoke room, meeting hub with a coffee station, individual meeting rooms, games room, and laundry facilities. Demolition work has already begun at the site, and preparations for archaeological excavations are underway. A concrete podium will be constructed at ground floor level to accommodate the shared social amenities. In total, 263 steel-framed modular units will be manufactured and craned into position, with the entire development expected to be completed by Spring 2026. The first students are set to move in for the start of the 2026 academic year. As part of its offsite construction innovation, Stelling will also install the building’s façade finishes at its factory, further reducing onsite work and demonstrating its commitment to cutting-edge, efficient construction methods. The exterior design of the scheme has been carefully considered to blend with the surrounding historic and listed buildings, featuring light stone-effect cladding and red brickwork to complement the area’s architectural heritage. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Firethorn Trust reaches build milestone at Leith Walk PSBA site

Firethorn Trust reaches build milestone at Leith Walk PSBA site

Commercial real estate investor, developer and asset manager, Firethorn Trust, has passed a major milestone at its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Leith Walk, Edinburgh, with completion of the building’s substructure. Ogilvie Construction has been appointed to deliver the six-storey block, which will create high quality accommodation for 230 students when it completes next year. The development includes construction of a single storey block adjacent to the main building, which will provide laundry facilities, a gym, cinema, and cycle store, as well as an electricity substation to power the buildings. Donald MacDonald, Managing Director, Ogilvie Construction, said: “Site operations started in October with the demolition of the previous structure and the project has made excellent progress since then. With the completion of the ground slab substructure, the next phase of the build will see the columns rising as we complete each storey of the new building. This is our 15th student accommodation project in recent years, and we look forward to handing over a first-class facility to Firethorn Trust next year.” Paul Martin, Development Director at Firethorn Trust, said: “As the first PBSA scheme within our Living portfolio, Leith Walk reflects our ambition to meet growing demand for modern student housing in prime university cities across the UK. “With a shared commitment to quality, alongside the strength of its local expertise, Ogilvie Construction is perfectly positioned to deliver our vision for the development, which has been designed to meet the highest sustainability standards, while providing a vibrant community for students to thrive.” Work is expected to complete in time for the 2026/27 academic year. Ogilvie Construction is part of the Ogilvie Group, one of Scotland’s most consistently successful family-owned businesses.  The company is over 65 years old and employs 600 people across its various business operations in the UK. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Study Inn Completes Transformation of Brotherton House, Leeds

Study Inn Completes Transformation of Brotherton House, Leeds

Study Inn is delighted to announce the completion of its Brotherton House development in Leeds. The second phase of the project, opened and occupied in September 2024, brings the total to 385 high-quality rooms complemented by state-of-the-art amenities. Winning the 2024 Property Week Health and Wellbeing Award and being voted Best Student Accommodation in Leeds at the 2024 Student Crowd Voice Awards further cements Study Inn’s reputation as a groundbreaking market leader in the sector. Brotherton House was originally built for Lord Brotherton’s Chemical company in 1956. The historic building was purchased by J Pullans & Sons, the Leeds based property management, investment and development business in 2012 and a Joint Venture partnership was formed with Study Inn to transform this iconic building into modern, purpose-built student accommodation in 2022. This first phase created 163 rooms whilst preserving the site’s historic character and introduced cutting-edge facilities, designed to provide an unparalleled student living experience. The second phase, comprising a 15-storey new build alongside Brotherton House, has added 222 additional rooms. The scheme offers a choice between en-suite serviced apartments and serviced studios. Residents benefit from amenities such as a wellness spa, gym, yoga studio, bowling lanes, cinema lounge, and dedicated study areas, all designed to foster a sense of community and enhance student well-being. Sustainability was a key focus throughout the project, with the development incorporating innovative features such as photovoltaic panels and air source heat pumps to minimise its environmental impact. Study Inn also carried out off-site highway improvements, enhancing the surrounding area for the wider community’s benefit. Simon Liversage, Managing Director of Developments at Study Inn Group, commented: “We design, develop, and operate our schemes with our in-house, integrated team. ESG is a top priority for us, and we take it seriously in everything we do. This development highlights our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint while delivering exceptional accommodation that prioritises both sustainability and an outstanding resident experience. This award-winning project reflects the dedication and hard work of our team.” Mark Pullan, Managing Director of J Pullans & Sons, commented: “We’re proud to have helped bring new life to Brotherton House, ensuring this landmark building continues to serve future generations. Working with Study Inn Group on this redevelopment aligns with our focus on sustainable, long-term projects that benefit both the building and the wider community.” Brotherton House provides residents with an all-inclusive, premium living experience just minutes from the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, and the city centre. Study Inn is looking for new opportunities to expand its portfolio in key UK cities. Jack Jefferson, Acquisitions Director at Study Inn, commented: “The demand for high-quality student accommodation is stronger than ever, and our in-house expertise enables us to deliver state-of-the-art developments that enhance the student experience. We are keen to identify new sites and are offering up to 2.5% as an introduction fee for suitable opportunities.”Contact Jack Jefferson at jj@studyinn.com. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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