Cove opens first Dutch property
Felicity Cousins
7 April 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute THE NETHERLANDS: Serviced apartment brand, Cove, has opened its first Dutch property in The HagueÂ
OakNorth completes development loan for London coliving project
George Sell
4 April 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: OakNorth Bank has provided Dandi Group, a London-based family office, with a £32.6 million loan facility to develop Dandi Battersea, a new coliving scheme in south London.
Strawberry Star aiming for £1 billion SE BTR portfolio
George Sell
14 March 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Property investor and developer Strawberry Star has announced the launch of a dedicated BTR arm, Star Living.
London leads the way for European serviced apartment growth
George Sell
10 March 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes Europe: New research from Savills shows that European serviced apartment supply is forecast to expand by 21.2 per cent over the next three years.
London BTR operator launches short stay units
George Sell
9 March 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: BTR operator Way of Life has today launched the first guest suites at The Gessner, a “hospitality-inspired residential offer” in Tottenham Hale, north London.
Oaktree to fund £1 billion London coliving portfolio
George Sell
24 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Oaktree Capital has partnered with Balance Out Living and will develop a £1 billion coliving portfolio in London before targeting Europe.
Flying Butler adds two London locations
George Sell
21 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Flying Butler Apartments has added serviced apartments in Kensington and Canning Town.
Lavanda secures $7.25m to accelerate global growth
Paul Stevens
17 February 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes UK: London-based proptech firm and flexible rental platform, Lavanda, has announced a fresh growth funding round of $7.25 million [approximately £5.3 million].
NatWest and Leumi to fund £1 billion BTR venture
George Sell
11 February 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: NatWest and Leumi UK will provide debt packages to support EQT Exeter and Sigma Capital’s residential joint venture to bring affordable new rental homes to Greater London
Moorfield to fund west London coliving scheme
George Sell
7 February 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Fund manager Moorfield has agreed to forward fund an 81-bed coliving scheme near Ealing Broadway.
Marriott TownePlace Suites opens in San Jose
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Real estate equity fund manager and developer Urban Catalyst has opened the Marriott TownePlace Suites extended stay hotel in downtown San Jose, managed by independent hotel operator Island Hospitality Management.Â
Adagio promotes Gruson to executive committee
Reading Time: 2 minutes Europe: Aparthotel brand Adagio has promoted Marie-Isabelle Gruson to the position of director of operations, projects & services, IT and digital, purchasing and transformation, and appointed her to the company’s executive committee.
Placemakr expands to Huntsville, Alabama
Reading Time: 1 minute US: Flexible living operator Placemakr is debuting in Huntsville, Alabama, with the launch of Placemakr Huntsville at Anthem House.
Ascott brand reaches 17,400 units with latest signings
Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: The Ascott Limited, the lodging arm of CapitaLand Investment, has reached 17,400 Ascott-branded units, both operational and in the pipeline, with 11 signings over the past 16 months across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Voting opens for 2025 Serviced Apartment Awards people categories
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Voting is now open for three categories of the Serviced Apartment Awards, with the winners due to be revealed on 13 May 2025 at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane.Â
Alfardan unveils luxury residences at St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island
Reading Time: < 1 minute Qatar: The real estate arm of the ​Qatari family-owned conglomerate Alfardan Group has unveiled The Residences at The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, a collection of fully furnished and serviced branded residences located within The Pearl.
Home2 Suites expands in Montana with Four Corners launch
Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Hilton has expanded its Home2 Suites extended-stay brand to the Four Corners area of Bozeman, Montana, via a new-build project by private investment firm Virga Capital.
One Rosebank aparthotel to open in Johannesburg this May
Reading Time: < 1 minute South Africa: The One Rosebank Executive Apartment Hotel, developed by Tricolt Developments, is set to open in May 2025 in Johannesburg’s Rosebank district. ​
Charles Hope adds executive lounge at Brentford site
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Serviced apartment operator Charles Hope Apartments has introduced an executive lounge at its Brentford property.
Serviced Apartment Awards 2025: Shortlists revealed
Reading Time: 3 minutes Worldwide: The 19 shortlists for the tenth annual Serviced Apartment Awards have been officially revealed, ahead of the black tie ceremony on Tuesday 13 May 2025.