WHY INVEST IN STUDENT PROPERTY?
Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) has transformed student property into one of the UK’s fastest-growing property sectors, with investment coming in from all over the world. PBSA in prime cities with Russell Group universities presents a high-demand investment opportunity with strong potential to drive high and consistent rental yields.
- One of the UK’s highest-performing investment sectors
- A high-demand investment in prime university cities
- Performance driven by undersupply of high-quality student housing
- Fully managed – hands-off, hassle-free investment
- Credible developers typically offer assured rental returns
What is Purpose-Built Student Accommodation?
This type of student accommodation is designed, developed and managed to deliver a high-quality living experience, and has established itself as the strongest student property sector with high demand from domestic and international students. As students grow tired of poor living standards, PBSA in prime university cities is in higher demand than ever.
Typical amenities include:
- Fast and reliable Wi-Fi
- High-quality furniture and white goods
- Larger living areas
- Double beds
- Communal working spaces
- Building management and security
- Gymnasium and fitness studios
- Events hubs
- Access to communal outdoor space
Today’s Student Property Market
2020 was a record-breaking year for the PBSA sector, with GBP 5.77 billion of investment.
UK university admissions service UCAS reported a record number of applicants for a university place for 2020/2021.
88% of students still chose live in some form of student accommodation this academic year, on average 21 minutes from campus. (National Student Accommodation Survey 2021)
