George Sell

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George is the editor of Serviced Apartment News, and has more than a decade's experience as a hospitality, property and travel journalist. He regularly contributes to a wide range of international publications and websites.
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YAYS unveils rebranding

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNetherlands: Aparthotel and serviced apartment operator YAYS has undergone a rebranding, with a revamped logo, new colour palette, renamed properties and more.

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Unite secures £450 million credit facility

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Unite Students has signed a £450 million sustainability-linked unsecured revolving credit facility from HSBC, NatWest and Royal Bank of Canada.

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Ascott Residence Trust acquires Texas PBSA asset

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Ascott Residence Trust (ART) will acquire a freehold 1,005-bed student accommodation asset in Texas, USA for US$70.0 million, its third PBSA investment within seven months.

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Ascott takes full ownership of Quest

Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: The Ascott Ltd has secured full ownership of Quest Apartment Hotels after acquiring founder Paul Constantinou’s remaining 20 per cent stake for an undisclosed sum.

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Leeds department store set for PBSA conversion

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Investment manager Orchard Street has received planning consent to convert the former Debenhams department store in Leeds into a PBSA-led mixed-use scheme.

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The Other House appoints Drake as GM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: London-based aparthotel brand The Other House has appointed seasoned hotelier Simon Drake as general manager.