Investment in student housing topped £2.5bn in Q1 this year making it the third largest property sector, according to Knight Frank.
In just five deals, as much student accommodation real estate has changed hands as in any of the previous three years, with £5bn transacted in 2012 and 2013 and £2.5bn in 2014.
“The student accommodation market has never been more liquid,” said James Pullan head of student property at Knight Frank.
Much of the accommodation in the UK – 45% – is owned by universities, or is at least on their land. And much of the stock, again 45%, is below standard, so there are no doubting the opportunities for developers in the market.
