The European real estate industry has shifted from cautious optimism to pragmatism as geopolitical and economic uncertainty continues to temper investment activity, according to the latest report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute.

Student accommodation in the Czech Republic faces a critical capacity shortage, with nearly three students competing for every available bed in Prague, according to analysis by real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield.

Xior Student Housing has completed the acquisition and opening of the Wenedów student residence in Warsaw, Poland. The company acquired the remaining shares in the development from joint venture partner Solida Capital, gaining full ownership after initially holding a 25% + 1 share interest.

Europe is experiencing a surge of interest from both real estate investors and international students, making it the ideal destination for operators and developers in the student housing sector. The latest data from Bonard has highlighted the drivers behind Europe's rise as the destination of choice for students and investors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.