Watkin Jones rises as student housing demand “remains strong”
Shares in Watkin Jones plc rose this morning after the property developer hailed the continuing “strong” demand for student accommodation.
The group said the first six months of its financial year have been “successful” and trading had been in line with expectations with a number of properties sold.
In the first half, Watkin Jones sold five student accommodation developments in Bournemouth, Ipswich, Belfast, Cardiff and London for £192m …