Is the student buy-to-let market a “stable investment”
Demand for student accommodation remains on the up, undimmed by recent tuition fee hikes.
In its latest annual report on the student accommodation market, property consultant Savills (SVS) asserts: “The student housing market has been a resilient and stable investment during the downturn and that is forecast to continue.” The report, UK Student Housing, forecasts a total return of 9.3% for the 2013/14 academic year.
Knight Frank also predicts solid returns, with rents expected to rise by 3% in London and 2.75% in the regions.
As well as offering healthy rental yields, student accommodation has a number of other features that can make it an attractive investment …