Whether investing in or developing student property, Matheson Lang act on behalf of funds, institutions, universities, receivers, operators, national portfolios and private developers on the disposal and acquisitions of all categories of PBSA.
The number of students in the UK is growing year-on-year whilst the residential housing market is becoming increasingly strained. As a result, more students are living in PBSA (purpose built student accommodation). This type of accommodation caters better for student needs, frees up housing for everyone else and also offers fantastic opportunities for investors.
We have weighed up the fundamentals of several UK student towns and cities to suggest some of the best places to invest in student accommodation. These towns and cities stand out due to a variety of factors, from having a high number of students to planning restrictions on student property to suppress competition.
By forging close links with landowners and educational establishments in the cities, we have a strong understanding of the key drivers behind what makes a good student site, where the demand in the market is and which investors currently have active requirements for up-and-let student stock.
Working closely with our planning team, we are able to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ service for clients who have an interest in the student accommodation sector.