Unite Group has completed its £1.4bn acquisition of Liberty Living’s UK assets from CPPIB
The combined group will manage 75,000 student beds across 175 properties
The watchdog has not yet set a deadline for its decision
Student accommodation is holding steady but the gap between key university cities is widening
CPPIB would become a significant shareholder in the enlarged group
Liberty Living has completed its acquisition of the Union State student housing portfolio from Blackstone for £460m
Blackstone sells 13 asset portfolio for £460m