ISAAP acquired by GSA
George Sell
5 July 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: The International Serviced Accommodation Accreditation Process (ISAAP) has been acquired by Global Secure Accreditation (GSA).
Singapore serviced apartments placed on the market
George Sell
5 July 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minute Singapore: The Metropolitan YMCA Residences on Stevens Road are for sale for SGD$57 million (£30 million).
Cambridge aparthotel is city’s first Curio Collection property
George Sell
5 July 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: The Fellows House Cambridge, a 131-room aparthotel, has opened for business.
Adagio launches coliving concept for larger groups
George Sell
2 July 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minute France: Aparthotel brand Adagio has launched a new concept designed to accommodate larger groups travelling together.
Aware Super and APG renew partnership for Spanish BTR venture
George Sell
2 July 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minute Spain: Aware Super has agreed to buy an interest close to 50 per cent in Spanish multifamily platform Vivenio Residencial Socimi for around €400 million.
Cambridge’s Shire Hall to become aparthotel and offices
George Sell
1 July 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Plans to transform Shire Hall into an aparthotel and office space are set to be approved next week by the Cambridgeshire County Council.
Modo Bloc opens first aparthotel
George Sell
1 July 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Modo Bloc has converted an apartment building in Newcatsle to an aparthotel.
Staycity to open first UK property since initial lockdown
George Sell
30 June 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Staycity will open a new aparthotel in July, in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
The Other House hires development director
George Sell
30 June 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: The Other House has hired Paul Jonker as development director to assist with the launch of the brand’s first properties.
Housr plans major expansion over next 12 months
George Sell
30 June 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes India: Coliving company Housr has announced its plans to triple its number of beds and raise US$20 million in the next year.
Airbnb partners with BTR operator for short-term lets in the UK
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Airbnb is expanding its long-term rental marketplace into the UK with immediate effect, via a partnership with real estate developer and manager, Greystar.
Adina Hotels sets Green Key target for European portfolio
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe: Parent company TFE Hotels has set the goal for all 18 Adina Hotels in Europe to achieve Green Key certification in 2025.
LivAway Suites opens third national site in Tennessee
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Extended stay brand LivAway Suites has opened its third property in the United States, located in Smyrna, Tennessee.
The July reveals summer 2025 opening for London Victoria site
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Lifestyle aparthotel brand The July will open its first international property in London Victoria, scheduled to launch in July 2025.
Staycity acquires majority stake in Felix Group
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: Dublin-based aparthotel operator Staycity Group has acquired a majority stake in the Felix Group, owned by Munich-based real estate developer Denkmalneu Group (DMN).
Apaleo secures €20 million in Series B funding round
Reading Time: 2 minutes Germany: API-first open property management platform Apaleo has announced that it has raised €20 million in a growth equity investment [Series B funding] round.
Urban Rest expands in the UK with East London opening
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Flexible living operator Urban Rest has opened the first phase of its Hackney serviced apartment property in East London.
limehome plans to convert 3,000 apartments over next two years
Reading Time: 2 minutes Europe: Tech-enabled serviced apartment operator limehome is planning to convert 3,000 apartments from office and retail space over the next two years.
ASAP gears up for Annual Conference later this month
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), a trade body for the serviced apartment sector, will host its annual conference on Thursday 28 November 2024 in London.
LivAway Suites opens second US location in Washington
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Extended stay hotel brand LivAway Suites has opened its second property in the United States, located in the Tri-Cities area of Washington.Â