Alignvest Student Housing announced it has launched Academic Assets, a real estate development vehicle focusing on purpose-built student accommodation.

Alignvest Student Housing announced that Trish MacPherson, previously of CAPREIT, will be joining the team effective immediately.

ASH REIT announced it has purchased a portfolio of four high-quality purpose-built student accommodation ("PBSA") properties located in Waterloo, Hamilton and Oshawa.

Canada's purpose-built rental market has seen its share of healthy investment activity over the years, yet one asset class has historically struggled to keep up: student housing.

Alignvest Student Housing announced it has completed the purchase of its first purpose-built student accommodation located at 181 Lester Street in Waterloo.

Alignvest Management Corporation announced it has launched Alignvest Student Housing Real Estate Investment Trust (ASH REIT), an investment vehicle focused exclusively on Canadian student housing.