Belfast student housing scheme sold to London-based group

A student housing scheme in Belfast, which recently received planning permission, has been sold.

The scheme on Great Patrick Street has been bought by London-based Olympian Group.

It had been owned by Yorkshire-based Patton Developments, which got the scheme through planning in January. The sale price has not been disclosed.

Construction is expected to begin in July 2016.

Simon Murray-Twinn, Chief Executive Officer of Olympian Homes, said the company was "excited to be bringing forward [the development]".

He said it would contribute to the regeneration of "this much neglected area of the city centre".