Investors poised for boom in European student housing
Investors in student accommodation are turning their attention towards mainland Europe because the Continent is ripe for a boom in overseas student numbers.
A report by Savills, the estate agents, predicts that low tuition fees and living costs will draw increasing numbers of international students to the mainland, creating a major investment opportunity for accommodation providers.
Countries such as the Netherlands are hoping to attract more overseas students – who are likely to want purpose-built accommodation – by offering more courses in English, Savills argues …