Brookfield, Citiplan finish student accommodation digs in Melbourne

Multiplex has completed a 452-bed purpose-built student accommodation project in Melbourne – Journal Campus House – which is the first project of the joint venture between Brookfield Asset Management and Citiplan.

International student numbers face cut in Coalition plan

The Coalition has announced plans to reduce the number of international first year students if elected, however the student accommodation sector has argued that universities should instead guarantee beds for students coming to Australia.

Student accommodation supply pipeline increases

New research released today reveals Australia’s student accommodation development pipeline has grown by 5,605 beds since Semester One last year, bringing the total pipeline of student-only beds to 35,605.

Purpose-built student accommodation sector takes centre stage with new industry award

For the first time in its 43-year history, the Innovation & Excellence Awards will shine a spotlight on the booming purpose-built student accommodation sector with a brand-new award category.

Perth’s first city university campus spurs investment in student accommodation

Investment in student accommodation in Perth is rising as its first CBD university campus, opening next year, drives demand in the historically undersupplied market.

Student accommodation supply nearly doubles in last decade

The number of student accommodation beds has grown rapidly over the last decade, almost doubling in scale, driven by a shift toward private purpose-built student accommodation, new research has revealed.

New report reveals little housing gain from international student caps 

Capping international student visas would lower metropolitan rents by less than one per cent and only lower the share of international students in the rental market by just 0.6 per cent, a new report has found.

Scape achieves sector first in sustainability

Scape, Australia’s largest owner and operator of purpose-built-student-accommodation, has become the first in the sector to achieve a world-leading 6 Star Green Star Design rating.

International student numbers to be capped at 270,000 next year

The federal government’s proposed reform to cap international student numbers at 270,000 next year has been welcomed by the Student Accommodation Council, which urged states to boost student housing supply.

Property Council Academy webinar addresses student accommodation demand

As the student accommodation sector is put in the spotlight amidst a housing crisis, a new Property Council Academy Webinar gave over 100 participants insights into what this sector has to offer.