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News StudentSpace secures financing for three dormitory projects in Kraków
04
Aug
2025

StudentSpace secures financing for three dormitory projects in Kraków

by Property Forum
StudentSpace, a student housing platform, has secured PLN 177.8 million in financing from Bank Pekao S.A. to support the development of three modern student dormitories in Kraków. Since its inception in 2024, the platform has actively acquired land for future developments. It is currently delivering three projects across two locations in Kraków, which will be ready to accommodate over 1,200 students starting from the upcoming academic year.
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News Macquarie enters European PBSA sector with new pan-European platform
30
Jul
2025

Macquarie enters European PBSA sector with new pan-European platform

by Property Forum
Macquarie Asset Management has signed an agreement to acquire and combine two specialist platforms—Milestone and BaseStack Living—as part of its entry into the European purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) market.
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News Zeitgeist receives occupancy approval for Kraków project
16
Jul
2025

Zeitgeist receives occupancy approval for Kraków project

by Property Forum
Zeitgeist Asset Management has received occupancy approval and a BREEAM certificate for its new mixed-use building, Zeitraum Racławicka 58, which combines serviced apartments and private student housing. The project addresses the growing demand for student and rental accommodation in Kraków.
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News Speedwell secures €23.5 million loan for Warsaw PBSA project
03
Jul
2025

Speedwell secures €23.5 million loan for Warsaw PBSA project

by Property Forum
Speedwell has secured its first loan in Poland — a PLN 100 million financing agreement with BNP Paribas Bank Polska for the development of Milestone Warsaw Mokotów. This project marks Speedwell’s first locally financed investment in Poland and the first purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Warsaw under the Milestone brand.
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News Xior purchases PBSA asset in Wrocław
18
Apr
2025

Xior purchases PBSA asset in Wrocław

by Property Forum
The largest private student residence in Poland has just changed ownership. Offering 775 modern accommodation units, Basecamp Wrocław will add to the portfolio of Xior. The price has not been revealed. 
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News Develia buys land in Wrocław for student housing
28
Jan
2025

Develia buys land in Wrocław for student housing

by Property Forum
Develia has purchased a plot of land in central Wrocław, where it plans to develop a student accommodation project with around 600 rooms and two facilities. The property was acquired from a company within the Puro Hotels group for close to €10 million.
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News Poland's PBSA market continues to attract new entrants
24
Jan
2025

Poland's PBSA market continues to attract new entrants

by Property Forum
Poland is one of the six largest higher education centres in Europe, ranking fifth in student population within the European Union and attracting an increasing number of international students. How many beds are available in the country’s student houses? How likely is private purpose-built student accommodation to meet the growing demand from the rising student population? These questions are explored in the latest report from BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland.
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News Kajima acquires third Student Depot site in Warsaw
16
Jan
2025

Kajima acquires third Student Depot site in Warsaw

by Property Forum
Kajima Europe has acquired Student Depot's third development site in Warsaw. This acquisition brings the total number of buildings operated and secured to 12, reinforcing Student Depot's position as Poland’s leading developer and operator of student accommodation.
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News Grupo Lar Poland bets on PBSA market
19
Dec
2024

Grupo Lar Poland bets on PBSA market

by Property Forum
Renata McCabe-Kudła, Country Manager at Grupo Lar Poland, talked to Property Forum about the current state of affairs in the Polish residential market, implementing the ESG standards in new projects and the development of the PBSA sector.
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News StudentSpace launches construction of first projects
23
Aug
2024

StudentSpace launches construction of first projects

by Property Forum
StudentSpace, a student housing platform, launched earlier this year by Signal Capital Partners, Griffin Capital Partners, and Echo Investment, announced the start of the construction of its first investments. The company has secured two prime plots in Kraków for the development of two dormitories. Located near public transportation, these new dormitories will provide convenient access to universities and downtown areas, accommodating over 1,200 students. Looking ahead, StudentSpace plans to launch projects in Warsaw, with construction expected to begin next year. These are the first investments by StudentSpace, which aims to build 5,000 beds over the next 3 to 5 years. The company also launched a website and brand identity.
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New leases

  • EPP's Outlet Park Szczecin, the only outlet centre in Western Pomerania, is strengthening its fashion offerings by signing agreements with three brands previously unavailable in the region. JACK & JONES and Evenemen, with their men's fashion collections, and the premium optician OUTLY, have already opened their stores. eobuwie will also join the tenant roster this fall. VENEZIA, TATUUM, WITTCHEN, and Pako Lorente are also continuing their partnerships with the centre, significantly expanding their stores, while Lee Wrangler and German Optiker are moving to new locations. The new agreements and extensions cover a total area of nearly 1,800 square meters.
  • mFinanse S.A. has extended its current lease at the LIFE_Building in Warsaw and expanded its office space. As of July this year, the mBank Group company will occupy a total of 350 sqm in the building owned by VIG Fund. During the transaction, VIG Fund was represented by JLL, the exclusive leasing agent for LIFE_Building, while Deloitte Legal provided legal advisory services.
  • Stay Fit Gym, the largest fitness chain in Romania and Eastern Europe, is launching a new premium concept for those seeking high-end facilities. The brand is debuting its first "Black" type centre in the Palas Iași mixed-use complex, owned by Iulius.

New appointments

  • Avison Young's Valuation and Advisory team in Poland has welcomed a new member, Michał Marynowski, who takes the role of Assistant Valuer. Among other experiences, he worked at the Court of Appeal in Warsaw, where he was responsible for verifying execution documentation for selected investments, updating data in the premises database for court buildings, and analysing tender bids. Proficient in GIS, AutoCAD, and Revit, he also has strong skills in interpreting planning documents.
  • Golden Star Group, an international investment firm operating in the real estate sector, has announced the promotion of two key specialists within its Polish team. Paweł Moczybroda has been appointed Group Chief Financial Officer, while Ewa Dragunajtys has been promoted to Head of Asset Management.
  • Tomasz Chojnacki, a commercial property expert with nearly 20 years’ experience, has joined international real estate advisory firm Newmark Polska as Regional Director for Southern Poland in its Office Department, with effect from 1 August. His key responsibilities include representing office tenants during relocations and lease renegotiations.

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