Boom in Bristol student flats defies recession
It is one of the few markets proving to be recession proof. And there are no signs that the student accommodation boom in Bristol city centre is slowing down.
Office blocks standing empty due to the economic downturn are being swiftly converted into bespoke student digs.
In a city with 45,000 students and two well-respected universities there is continues to be a surging demand for properties. The latest developments are in Colston Avenue, where two neighbouring properties are being turned into almost 200 student beds.
Redland-based architect firm O’LearyGoss is behind the £4.5 million transformation of two former 1950s city offices for purpose-built student accommodation …