Amber Radar Global Student Accommodation Market News - July 2026, Week 01

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United Kingdom

• Brexit grace period ends in 2028, leaving UK nationals in the EU facing international tuition fees of up to £44,000 and losing access to student loans (Source)
• UK's Russell Group outlines measures to help universities meet stricter student visa compliance rules (Source)
• UK to launch university-sponsored refugee study pathway from 2027 to expand access to higher education (Source)
• Danehurst secures £18M refinancing for 155-bed Edinburgh PBSA amid citywide supply shortfall (Source)
• Edinburgh approves 124-bed PBSA development near major university campuses (Source)
• Plans submitted for 605-bed PBSA tower in Wembley Park (Source)

United States of America

• End of the SAVE plan prompts 7M+ US borrowers to choose new repayment options amid student loan overhaul (Source)
• UC Santa Barbara expands housing guarantee to two years for first-year and transfer students, backed by nearly 3,500 new on-campus beds by 2028 (Source)
• Landmark Properties launches 656-bed PBSA scheme near Kennesaw State University (Source)
• 703-bed PBSA development opens leasing near University of Florida ahead of 2027 completion (Source)
• L3 Campus and Declaration Partners launch US student housing partnership, expanding portfolio beyond 7,000 beds (Source)

Australia

• Australia increases student visa fee to A$2,500, with new A$2,050 ELICOS rate (Source)
• Australia retains its 295,000 international student planning level for 2027, maintaining stable provider allocations as commencements remain 8% below 2025 (Source)
• Australia proposes transferring international student allocation powers to ATEC under Universities Accord reforms (Source)
• Dexus completes Australia's largest office-to-PBSA conversion, delivering 1,182 student beds in Brisbane (Source)

Canada

• Canada’s latest immigration reforms introduce stricter oversight of immigration consultants, updated study permit rules for students changing institutions, revamped provincial nominee pathways, and new work permit measures (Source)
• Canada extends its direct PR pathway for eligible French-speaking international students outside Quebec until August 2027 (Source)
• Surrey breaks ground on its first PBSA project, delivering 810 beds in a 23-storey tower and expanding student housing capacity by over 60% from initial plans (Source)

Europe

• European student housing demand surges as competition rises 30% YoY, with 7.3M international students driving early booking activity across key study destinations (Source)
• Elkstone delivers 345-bed Galway PBSA scheme as Ireland’s student housing shortfall exceeds 38,900 beds across key university cities (Source)
• Aware Super enters European PBSA with €1B German student housing platform targeting prime assets across five major cities (Source)
• Nido commits €50M+ to convert underused Florence office asset into PBSA, targeting supply constrained student market near key university campuses (Source)

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