Student Housing

Lincoln Ventures to Break Ground on 750-Bed Student Housing Community in Athens, Georgia

by Julia Sanders February 22, 2022

ATHENS, GA. — Austin, Texas-based Lincoln Ventures has plans to break ground on 558 West Broad, a 750-bed community located near the University of Georgia campus in Athens. 558 West Broad will be a 600,000-square-foot property that offers 342 units in one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom floorplans. All units will be fully furnished. Community amenities will include a full-service coffee shop, swimming pool, wellness center, residential lounge, private study rooms, study lounge, fitness center with yoga and spin studios, bike storage and a pet grooming station. Construction on the project is set to begin in June with delivery scheduled for fall 2024. Athens-based Smith Planning Group is the civil engineer and landscape architect. Niles Bolton Associates is the design firm, and Variant will work on interior design. Rabren General Contractors will oversee construction of 558 West Broad.

February 22, 2022

Features Student Housing

Colleges, Universities Look More to Public-Private Partnerships for Student Housing Projects Post-Pandemic

by Katie Sloan February 22, 2022

The pandemic isn’t entirely behind us yet, but many colleges and universities see the writing on the wall when it comes to funding future on-campus housing projects. Tighter budgets, more privacy, possible future closures, and nearly two years of delayed, deferred or canceled projects have driven a wedge between what establishments need to offer their students to remain competitive and what they have to work with. Enter public-private partnerships (P3). These arrangements between private investment firms and public universities have been bridging the funding gap for nearly 20 years. In a post-COVID world, however, their presence isn’t just appreciated, it’s vital in many instances. “COVID has shown how important P3 relationships are for institutions facing budget cuts and higher costs,” says Michael Leonczyk, director at Chicago-based Harrison Street. “There is a growing acceptance of P3s as a critical vehicle to allow higher education institutions to stay on the cutting edge when it comes to retaining and attracting students and ensuring they have access to resources that facilitate their academic and social lives. This includes housing, dining, parking, energy, water and athletics.” In 2003, there were three higher education P3 transactions, which totaled $100 million. By 2016, this number had swelled …

February 22, 2022

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

Landmark, Blackstone REIT Purchase 2,248-Bed Student Housing Portfolio

by Julia Sanders February 21, 2022

ATHENS, GA. AND NEW YORK CITY — Athens-based Landmark Properties and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc. (BREIT) have purchased 2,248 beds across four student housing properties located in Tier 1 markets. The properties’ locations and other property features were not disclosed. The seller and sales price were also not disclosed. The sale is part of the joint venture announced in August 2021 for the two companies to purchase student housing properties across the United States. With this acquisition, Landmark adds to its portfolio of over 54,000 beds. This transaction builds upon Landmark’s volume of acquisitions and recapitalizations that exceeded $1.3 billion in 2021. TSB Capital Advisors acted as financial advisor to both Landmark Properties and BREIT.

February 21, 2022

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

Landmark to Develop 760-Bed Student Housing Project Near University of South Florida in Tampa

by Julia Sanders February 15, 2022

TAMPA, FLA. — Athens, Ga.-based Landmark Properties has plans to develop The Metropolitan at Tampa, a 760-bed student housing community within a half-mile of University of South Florida (USF). Construction is slated to begin in June with the property opening to students in August 2024. The Metropolitan at Tampa will offer studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom floorplans. In total, the four-story residential community will include 276 units and 1,779 net square feet of ground-floor retail space. The property was formerly a Quality Inn hotel. Located at 2701 E. Fowler Ave., The Metropolitan’s features will include fully furnished units, a complete appliance package and high-speed internet and cable. Community amenities will include a rooftop pool deck, ground floor courtyards, fitness center, 620-space covered parking deck and study and gaming lounges.

February 15, 2022

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast Student Housing

Harrison Street Buys Majority Stake in Upstate New York Student Housing Community

by Taylor Williams February 10, 2022

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Harrison Street has acquired a majority ownership interest in APEX, a student housing community located across the street from the Rochester Institute of Technology in upstate New York. The seller, Michaels, has retained a 2 percent ownership in the property and will continue to oversee operations. The community offers one-, two-, four- and five-bedroom units. Shared amenities include an e-sports arena, outdoor fire pits, a virtual reality studio, electric car charging stations, dual hot tubs, ingenuity labs and a pet spa.

February 10, 2022

Loans Multifamily Nevada Student Housing Western

Ready Capital Closes $29.6M Financing for Student Housing Property in Las Vegas

by Amy Works February 9, 2022

LAS VEGAS — Ready Capital National Bridge team has closed the financing for the acquisition, conversion, renovation and stabilization of a 156-unit student housing property in the University District submarket of Las Vegas. Upon acquisition, the undisclosed sponsor plans to reposition the asset from student housing to traditional multifamily through a rebranding and renovation program. Ready Capital closed the $29.6 million non-recourse, interest-only, floating-rate loan, which features a 36-month term and two extension options. Additionally, the loan includes a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures.

February 9, 2022

Acquisitions California Multifamily Student Housing Western

Champion Real Estate Sells 96-Bed Victory on Ellendale Student Housing Property Near USC for $20.5M

by Amy Works February 3, 2022

LOS ANGELES — Champion Real Estate Co. has sold Victory on Ellendale, a 96-bed student housing property located near the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, for $20.5 million. The property was renovated in 2019, with upgrades including the addition of stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, new cabinetry and hardware, lighting, window coverings, vinyl plank flooring, bathroom upgrades and paint throughout each unit. Arthur Arejian and Jon Tran of Vanguard Investments represented the undisclosed buyer and seller in the transaction.

February 3, 2022

Loans Multifamily North Carolina Southeast Student Housing

Ready Capital Closes $16.4M Acquisition Loan for Student Housing Property in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

by Julia Sanders February 3, 2022

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Ready Capital has closed a $16.4 million acquisition loan for an unnamed student housing property near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The non-recourse, interest-only, floating-rate loan features a 36-month term, two extension options, flexible prepayment and is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures. Upon acquisition, the sponsor will implement a capital improvement plan to fix deferred maintenance, renovate unit interiors and exteriors and make common area upgrades.

February 3, 2022

Acquisitions Multifamily Student Housing Texas

Joint Venture Acquires 792-Bed Student Housing Community in College Station

by Taylor Williams January 28, 2022

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — A joint venture between TEXLA Housing Partners and a private equity fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital has acquired Holleman Crossing, a 792-bed student housing community located near Texas A&M University in College Station. The garden-style property offers one-, two- and four-bedroom units across 20 buildings. Shared amenities include a resort-style pool, 24-hour fitness center, private study rooms, and a dog park. Jeyton McNair and Greg Jasper of Stafford Barrett represented the undisclosed seller and procured the buyer in the transaction. The joint venture plans to implement a capital improvement program.

January 28, 2022

Acquisitions Multifamily North Carolina Southeast Student Housing

Coldwell Banker Negotiates $10.3M Sale of Six Student Housing Properties in Charlotte

by Julia Sanders January 27, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Coldwell Banker Commercial MECA has negotiated the $10.3 million sale of six student housing properties in Charlotte. Bob Clay and Eric Clay of Coldwell Banker represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was also not disclosed. The six properties are located near the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and have a total of 196 beds in a mix of condominiums and townhomes. The properties include University Terrace (10 units and 40 beds), University Terrace North (21 units and 84 beds), Colville Gardens (15 units and 30 beds), Colville Townhomes (five units and 15 beds), Campus Walk (seven units and 21 beds) and Alexander Townhomes (two units and six beds).

January 27, 2022

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