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Student housing developer turns to convertible bonds

The first convertible bond deal for Unite follows a rise of more than 40% in the property group's share price in the last 12 months

Student housing developer Unite is issuing £90 million in convertible bonds, tapping the debt capital markets to help finance new projects and continuing a trend among European property firms turning to convertible bonds.

The notes mature in 2018 and are being issued following a strong year for Unite's share price, which has risen more than 40% in the last 12 months. It is Unite's first convertible bond.

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