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UK watchdog starts investigation into Unite Group's student housing deal

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Posted on October 23, 2025

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(Reuters) -Britain's competition watchdog said on Thursday it has launched an investigation into Unite Group's planned acquisition of peer Empiric Student Property, raising questions about consolidation in the UK student housing market.

The Competition and Markets Authority has until December 19 for its initial phase 1 probe decision.

(Reporting by Yadarisa Shabong in Bengaluru; Editing by Vijay Kishore)

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UK watchdog starts investigation into Unite Group's student housing deal

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