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Blackstone Acquires U.K. Student Housing Firm iQ Student Accommodation for $6 Billion

New York City — Blackstone has entered into an agreement to acquire U.K.-based student housing firm iQ Student Accommodation from a partnership between Goldman Sachs and Wellcome Trust for $6 billion. This sale is said to be the largest ever

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February 27, 2020
Published in Investment Sales, New York, News

Greystar to Acquire EdR in $4.6 Billion Transaction

Charleston, S.C. — An affiliate of Charleston-based multifamily development firm Greystar has agreed to acquire student housing owner-developer Education Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: EDR) in an all-cash merger transaction valued at approximately $4.6 billion. The sale price includes existing debt.

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June 25, 2018
Published in News

Student Housing the Source of Mega Deal in the U.K.

London — Blackstone Group sells London portfolio of high-rise and boutique housing to Round Hill Capital.

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July 12, 2012
Published in News

Blackstone Acquires U.K. Student Housing Firm iQ Student Accommodation for $6 Billion

Greystar to Acquire EdR in $4.6 Billion Transaction

Student Housing the Source of Mega Deal in the U.K.

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