Student housing points way to future residential investment
Shortage of student bed space has continued to be compounded over recent years, with only one new bed created for every eight new students in 2009.
Even if Government austerity measures curb or even reverse student numbers growth, there will still be a shortage of student accommodation, according to Savills.
Meanwhile educational institutions which own property find themselves with ageing and low grade stock with high repair and maintenance liabilities. As their funding is curbed, these properties may seem increasingly burdensome …