Purpose built student accommodation is one of the most lucrative investment opportunities in the UK, and overseas investors are recognizing this. Home to 4 out of 10 of the most highly ranked universities in the world, the demand for student accommodation is high with an ever-growing student population.
Parts of the UK where student property investment offers the highest rental yields and affordable prices are cities like Liverpool and Manchester, with Manchester alone being home to more than 85,000 students.
This infographic from property experts RW Invest outlines some key statistics about overseas investment into the Purpose Built Student Accommodation market in the UK and the changing attitudes of students towards the type of accommodation they want to rent, along with information on the impact of Brexit and international students at UK institutions.
