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News•Feb 27, 2026
London Flex Market Splits as Managed Offices Hit 40% Price Premium, Rubberdesk Reports
London’s managed office segment now commands a roughly 40% price premium over serviced desks, averaging £230 more per seat, according to Rubberdesk data. In Q4 2025 managed supply rose 5.5% while serviced office stock contracted 7.3% and prices fell 4% year‑on‑year. Premiums vary by district, hitting 96% in Mayfair where rates jumped 47.4% YoY, versus a modest 13% in Holborn. Operators are targeting smaller teams, expanding 1‑4‑desk offerings by 31% as larger‑scale spaces shrink.
By Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)
News•Feb 20, 2026
SanRaj Snaps up Three-Hotel Portfolio as Group Expands UK Presence
SanRaj Group, through its Clearsense Ventures platform, has purchased a three‑hotel portfolio from Ares Real Estate funds and EQ Group. The assets include the 196‑key Novotel Leeds Centre and two 141‑key hotels – Novotel Glasgow Centre and Ibis Glasgow –...
By Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Kelvin Properties Secures £18.8m Loan From Bank of Scotland for Glasgow Student Housing
Glasgow‑based developer Kelvin Properties has secured an £18.8 million loan from Bank of Scotland to fund a purpose‑built student accommodation project in the city’s West End. The scheme will deliver 134 studio rooms and aims for an EPC ‘A’ rating with...
Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Arora Group Acquires Metro Building in Hammersmith for over £20m
Arora Group, together with Deva Capital, has acquired the 11‑storey Metro Building in Hammersmith, West London, from fixed‑charge receivers. The office block, spanning 105,237 sq ft, was on the market for over £20 million. The sale was facilitated by Watling Real...
Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
SanRaj Group Acquires Three-Hotel Portfolio From Ares Real Estate Funds and EQ Group
SanRaj Group, via its Clearsense Ventures platform, has purchased a three‑hotel portfolio comprising Novotel and Ibis properties in Scotland and northern England from Ares Real Estate funds and EQ Group. The undisclosed‑value deal expands SanRaj’s UK hospitality footprint and continues...
Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)
News•Feb 19, 2026
MCR Property Group Launches £360m Flow Student Platform
MCR Property Group has unveiled Flow Student, a purpose‑built student accommodation platform valued at £360 million in gross development value. The platform currently operates roughly 6,000 beds across six UK cities and aims to reach 15,000 beds – a £1 billion portfolio...
By Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
McLaren Property Secures £20m Loan for Exeter Co‑Living Scheme
McLaren Property has secured a £20 million loan to fund its new co‑living development in Exeter. The financing will enable the construction of the mixed‑use residential project, highlighting growing investor interest in the UK co‑living market.
Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Abode Seeks Investors for £80m Student Housing Projects
UK student accommodation provider Abode announced it is raising capital for two purpose‑built student accommodation (PBSA) schemes, each valued at £80 million. The company is seeking investors to fund the development of the projects, aiming to meet growing demand for student...
Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
YourTRIBE Secures £116.6m Maslow Loan for Wembley PBSA Scheme
YourTRIBE, a student accommodation provider, has secured a £116.6 million loan from Maslow to fund the Wembley purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme. The financing will support the development of the new student housing project in Wembley.
Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)