Athens, Ga. — Landmark Properties has appointed Ioannis Verdelis to the role of managing director of development and investment for the company’s European operations. Verdelis will co-lead the Athens, Georgia-based firm’s efforts alongside Alex Katsnelson and Tom Banning to build and scale a best-in-class pan-European student accommodation and residential investment platform. Verdelis brings over 15 years of real estate and investment experience to Landmark. He most recently served as chief investment officer with Vita Group. He previously led Vita Group’s international expansion into Spain as managing director of international development. “We are …
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Marietta, Ga. — TSB Realty has arranged the sale of The Indy, a 543-bed student housing community located near the Kennesaw State University campus in Marietta. Heitman purchased the property on behalf of an institutional investor from a joint venture involving Vesper Holdings. Terms of the transaction were not released. Delivered in 2020, the community offers 172 units in a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a saltwater resort-style pool, 24-hour fitness center, state-of-the-art clubhouse, cyber café and coffee bar, game room, indoor and outdoor rooftop …
Mesa West Capital Originates $134 Million Loan for Student Housing Community Near University of Georgia
Athens, Ga. — Mesa Capital West has provided a $134 million loan to refinance Rambler Athens, a newly constructed, 750-bed student housing complex located adjacent to the University of Georgia in Athens. The four-year loan will refinance the existing construction loan for the property. Harrison Reid of TSB Capital Advisors arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, Austin-based developer LV Collective. Brian Hirsh and Jonah Sacks of Mesa Capital West’s Chicago office, alongside Russell Frahm from the firm’s New York office, originated the loan. Situated along Broad Street, Rambler Athens …
Atlanta — Student Quarters has opened its new corporate headquarters at 1200 Peachtree St. in the Midtown neighborhood of Atlanta. The space was designed to foster collaboration, streamline operations and support the company’s team as it continues to deliver best-in-class student housing experiences. “This new space is more than just an office — it’s a reflection of our vision for the future,” says Andy Feinour, president and CEO of Student Quarters. “Midtown Atlanta is an ideal location for our team, providing access to top talent, key partners and a thriving business …
Athens, Ga. — Landmark Properties has announced a number of promotions within its C-Suite. The Athens, Georgia-based firm’s President and CEO, Wes Rogers, will transition to the newly created role of chairman and CEO. Walt Templin has been named president and chief investment officer. Templin previously served as the company’s head of investment management. In his new role, Templin will oversee all aspects of the firm’s investment strategy, including acquisitions, dispositions and capital markets activities. He will also work with the firm’s executive leadership team to continue growth within the student …
Milledgeville, Ga. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of Arcadia on the River, a cottage-style student housing community located near the Georgia College campus in Milledgeville. Built in 2017 at 120 Pumping Station Road, the property offers 510 beds across 123 units. Shared amenities include a pool, tanning ledge, fitness center, yoga studio, sauna, volleyball court, shuttle service to campus, outdoor games and billiards, foosball and table tennis. Travis Prince, Victoria Marks, Shawn Lubic, Taylor Bird and Nelson Abels of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Sanctuary Cos., in …
CCI Real Estate Breaks Ground on Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Baptist Collegiate Ministry Building Near Georgia Southern
Statesboro, Ga. — CCI Real Estate has broken ground on the mixed-use redevelopment of a site occupied by the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) near the Georgia Southern University campus in Statesboro. The property is being developed in partnership with the BCM and will include larger spaces for ministry and fellowship, as well as student housing and retail space. Summerhill CRE secured construction financing for the project through Morris Bank on behalf of CCI. Pre-leasing for the community will begin this fall with completion scheduled for summer 2026.
Landmark Properties Hires Nikko Politis as Senior Director of Multifamily Acquisitions
Athens, Ga. — Landmark Properties has hired Nikko Politis as senior director of multifamily acquisitions. In his new role, Politis will be responsible for leading the Athens, Georgia-based firm’s investment activities, with a focus on stabilized and value-add acquisitions across the traditional multifamily landscape. Prior to joining Landmark, Politis held leadership roles at The Calida Group, BMC Investments, Ascentris, Jamestown and Starwood Capital Group. “We are thrilled to welcome Nikko to the Landmark team,” says Walt Templin, head of investment management with Landmark. “His extensive experience and proven success in multifamily …
Kennesaw, Ga. — JLL has arranged the sale of Bixby Kennesaw, a 656-bed student housing community located near the Kennesaw State University campus in Georgia. Completed in 2020, the property offers 179 units in a mix of studio through five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a rooftop sky deck overlooking the university’s football stadium, resort-style swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and multiple study spaces. Teddy Leatherman, Scott Clifton, Kevin Kazlow and Jack Goldberger of JLL represented the seller, Alden Street Capital, in the disposition. The buyer and terms of the transaction were …
Atlanta — PeakMade Real Estate has been awarded management of eight student housing communities totaling 5,400 beds over the past 60 days. The undisclosed properties are located in Springfield, Missouri; Big Rapids, Michigan; Indianapolis; College Station, Texas; Charleston, South Carolina; State College, Pennsylvania; and Sacramento, California. Each community offers fully furnished units with private bedrooms. “This remarkable growth reflects the unwavering dedication and exceptional drive of the entire PeakMade team,” says Mark Winkelmann, vice president of client services with the Atlanta-based firm. “Our student platform thrives because of the outstanding leaders …