Tag: Exeter
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Stoke-on-Trent: The Hot Spot for Student Landlord Profits!
Looking to make a smart investment and earn rental income? Then you need to check out Stoke-on-Trent! This city has just been crowned the top spot for student landlords seeking the highest yields on their property investments. That’s right, Stoke-on-Trent is the champion of student letting, offering landlords a 9.43% average yield! Stoke-on-Trent: A Student…
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First-Time Buyer Hotspots – Where to Bag a Bargain and Build Your Future!
Getting on the property ladder can feel like a distant dream, but fear not, aspiring homeowners! Forget battling sky-high prices and fierce competition – these locations offer the perfect blend of affordability, job opportunities, and family-friendly amenities. Location, Location, Location (And Affordability!) Let’s talk numbers – according to the latest government data, County Durham, Blackpool,…
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Student Housing Boom Could Be a Bust – Are REIT Investors in for a Rough Ride?
The student housing market has been a gold mine for investors, particularly REITs like Unite and Empiric Student Property. But with the tide turning on student numbers and university finances, are those golden days over? Investors Chronicle reported on the numbers. The Student Housing Boom The past two decades have seen a dramatic increase in…
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Cities With Highest Student Rents
According to recent data from a joint study conducted by Unipol and the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), rents for student accommodation have surged by a staggering 14.6% over the previous two academic years. To put that in perspective, the average annual rent across ten major regional university cities, namely Bristol, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool,…
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UK Student Housing: The Ballooning Rent Crisis
The situation for UK university students has taken a disconcerting turn as they confront “unprecedented rent rises.” The surge in demand for student housing, combined with a static maintenance loan value meant to support living costs, has thrown many students into a financial whirlwind. In stark numbers, rents have escalated by more than 8% this…
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UK University Student Accommodation Crisis
UK student accommodation is in short supply and this year’s freshers may be starting term in hotels or bunk beds. Specific Cases: Parent & Financial Concerns: Impacts: Additional Insights: Market Shifts: Final Thoughts: There’s an increasing strain on university student accommodation across the UK. Many students face uncertainty regarding their living situations, with some having…