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    GSA buys €400m Irish student portfolio

    The group has bought five buildings, which contain a combined 1,971 beds, in the city from its joint venture partner Harrison Street. The portfolio, which comprises buildings (Ardcairn House, Kavanagh Court, New Mill, The Tannery, and Broadstone Hall), has an average occupancy rate of 97%. GSA will continue to manage the assets and plans to […] More

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    Helsby joins Get Living

    In his new role, Helby‘s responsibilities will include providing strategic advice and support for Get Living as it continues to pursue its growth plans.  Helsby spent 40 yeas at Savills, 11 years of which were spent as chief executive, prior to his retirement last year.  The joint venture partnership behind Get Living comprises the following […] More

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    L&G acquires Manchester BTR tower

    The acquisition has been made on behalf of its two largest balance funds, the UK Property Fund and the Management Fund. The tower comprises 276 luxury apartments, ranging from one, two and three bedrooms across 37 storeys. The tower’s amenities include a two-storey gym, a 20m swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, fitness studios […] More

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    NAV dips at ReSI

    NAV at the group, which invests in affordable shared ownership, retirement and Local Authority housing, fell to 107.7p a share at the end of December, compared to 108.6p on 30 September. ReSI’s portfolio value stood at £260.3m, down £500,000, as the VAT resulted in increased service charges payable by Resi during the quarter. The group […] More

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    Downing submits plans for 2,224 co-living scheme in Manchester

    The proposed 2,224 bedroom scheme will be built across multiple buildings including a 45-storey tower on plot 11 of First Street, which Downing bought from Patrizia last year for around £18m. The design by Manchester favourites SimpsonHaugh also features 44,000 sq ft of amenity space. The plans include 11 different types of accommodation, ranging from […] More

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    Waterford Property Watch Live taking place this Wednesday

    For those interested in property in the South East, Waterford Property Watch Live is the place to be this Wednesday. The property sales event is hosted by property sales, letting and management experts Liberty Blue Estate Agents and runs from 5.30pm to 7pm on the day at the Boxworks at 40 Patrick Street, Waterford. Owner […] More

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    Profit plummets 25% at McCarthy & Stone

    Pre-tax profit for the 14 months to the end of October fell to £43.4m, from the £58.1m reported for the 12 months to the end of August 2018. The group blamed the profit fall on a challenging market backdrop and strategic structural changes. It incurred £17m of exceptional costs that included costs related to the […] More