Why invest in student property?

Premium assets in a fast-growing sector

The student property sector is growing every year due to the imbalance between supply and demand in the UK. Accommodation plays a key role in the overall student experience, with high end PBSA now the preferred choice for students.

Why invest in Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA)?

The number one choice for students

Demand for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) is growing every year due to high demand and low supply. Traditional student halls of residence fail to supply either a sufficient number of high quality bed spaces or the range of facilities that today’s student desires.

PBSA is a dependable investment and delivers a strong, consistent asset for investors that is resistant the cyclical nature of the UK economy and property market.

PBSA Key Facts and Figures

4%
Applicant numbers rising 4% each year (UCAS)

1 Million
Number of applications by 2030 (UCAS)

263,000
Number of additional undergraduates by end of the decade (UCAS)

£104bn
Size of UK PBSA market by end of 2028 (Knight Frank)

580,000
Shortfall of more than half a million student beds (CBRE)

116,000
Number of international students in the UK (UCAS)

5%
Average rental increase predicted for 2024/25 (CBRE)

£7,600
Average cost of accommodation per student per year (Cushman & Wakefield)