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🏢📊 Investment in student residences is becoming one of the most attractive options in Spain. In 2023, our country led investment in this sector in Europe, with 416 million euros transacted and 23% of the European total. High occupancy rates, stable income, and growing demand for spots make student residences a profitable and safe option. Moreover, investing in PBSA allows for diversification of the real estate portfolio, offering stability even in times of economic uncertainty. Discover more about why investing in student residences is an excellent opportunity: https://lnkd.in/dPPbT2-j #RealEstateInvestment #StudentResidences

As the European real estate landscape evolves, several key players are making significant strides in the student housing sector. Here are some notable examples of REITs and companies expanding their footprint in this promising market: **Crosslane Student Developments**: Based in Manchester, this firm has been active in student housing across Europe, completing 31 projects with over 7,000 beds. Their focus includes key markets in Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Spain, with additional projects in the pipeline. **Xior Student Housing**: Originating in Belgium, Xior has expanded into the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Germany, and Sweden. They recently opened a new residence in Lisbon for nearly 500 students and are currently developing additional properties in Belgium. **Rynda Student Living**: This London-based investment manager focuses exclusively on student housing, managing nearly €1 billion in assets across 128 projects. They target acquisitions ranging from £10 million to £250 million, emphasizing strategic growth in this sector. **Unite Group**: A prominent player in the UK, Unite has successfully transitioned to a REIT model, boasting over 6,500 beds in development. Their strategy includes partnerships with universities to enhance their offerings and ensure stable occupancy rates. **Empiric Student Property**: Another key UK REIT, Empiric focuses on high-quality, purpose-built student accommodation. Their portfolio is strategically located near universities, ensuring high demand and occupancy rates. **GCP Student Living**: This REIT also specializes in student housing in the UK, targeting high-demand areas. Their investment strategy includes a focus on modern amenities and sustainability to attract today's students. The growing demand for student accommodation in Europe presents a wealth of opportunities for investment, and these companies are at the forefront of this exciting trend. As they expand, they not only contribute to the housing market but also enhance the living experience for students across the continent. #StudentHousing #REIT #RealEstateInvestment #Europe #Crosslane #Xior #UniteGroup #Empiric #GCP

Mingtiandi - Asia real estate intelligence: Q Investment Partners (QIP) has announced a JV with Malaysian developer Gamuda for a new scheme in the Woolwich area on the south bank of the River Thames. With this latest strategic partnership, QIP has established its presence in London’s PBSA market, marking a significant milestone in their strategy to scale up their specialist Global Residential Living platform, with approximately 2,200 beds across tier 1 student cities in the UK. QIP DG will share development management duties with Hurlington Capital. The 299 bed project, near eight major higher education institutions will provide 35% affordable student accommodation & aims to achieve BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings. Construction is set to begin this quarter, & completion for 2026/27 academic year. “Our partnership with QIP on this project is a strategic move that aligns with our focus on high-yield Quick Turnaround Projects (QTPs) and growth in familiar territories that we operate in. By strategically balancing township developments with QTPs, we are able to deliver sustainable, high-quality developments with greater efficiency.” Chu Wai Lune, CEO, Gamuda Land. #QIP #GL #UK #pbsa #realestate #privateequity #livingsector #alternativeinvestments

Education is one of Australia’s most economically important exports. It’s the fourth largest after coal, iron ore and natural gas, with a value in 2023 of ~$50 billion. More than 700,000 international students are currently living in Australia and this continues to climb, driven by factors including recent changes to China’s foreign education policy requiring its students to study face-to-face on overseas campuses.   For the right investors, the rise in international students creates an attractive opportunity to finance the construction of high-quality specialist accommodation that contributes to Australia’s long-term infrastructure while generating lucrative income-based returns.   Australian Unity is proud to play a leading role in financing and building high quality student accommodation. In recent years we’ve developed leading assets such as the refurbishment of a 695-bed heritage student accommodation building in Brisbane’s Herston Quarter. We’ve also recently partnered with MaxCap Group to develop a $1 billion national student accommodation portfolio of 5,000 beds, which will be operated by student accommodation manager UniLodge .   It was great to join a panel of leaders in Melbourne at The Urban Developer Property roundtable to discuss the economic and policy demand drivers for student accommodation and the role investors are playing in delivering high quality assets that meet long-term needs. Thanks to Simon Hulett of MaxCap Group and Adam Di Marco of The Urban Developer.   https://lnkd.in/gRiumdwX #socialinfrastrucure #studentaccommodation

Lisbon Ranks Eighth Most Attractive City for University Housing Investment in Europe Lisbon Emerges as a Key Player in Student Housing Market Among 40 European CitiesAccording to a recent JLL study, Lisbon is the eighth most attractive city for investing in university residences among 40 European locations. This ranking is led by London, Paris, and Barcelona.The report highlights a significant shortage in student housing across Europe, with a current deficit of three million beds, projected to grow by another 200,000 in the next five years. Europe’s existing supply of 800,000 private student residence beds needs to increase fourfold to meet demand.Investors are attracted to Lisbon due to strong rental values and solid operational performance. The study identifies a €450 billion investment opportunity in this sector, vastly exceeding the previous European investment record. Evaluating factors such as student demand, housing supply, market potential, and energy efficiency, the study places Lisbon eighth in attractiveness for student housing investment. Between 2016 and 2023, Lisbon saw an 83% increase in students, with international student numbers doubling. Despite being tenth in student population, Lisbon faces a significant shortage of student accommodation, ranking fourth in demand-supply imbalance, with current provisions meeting less than 4% of active demand. While the city is expected to double its student housing stock in five years, this will still cover less than 10% of the demand. Challenges include lengthy licensing processes and high land costs in prime university area. Source: jornal Expresso #casaiberia #leadingre #realestatenews #studenthousing #comercialrealestate #realestateassets #investinrealestate

Elevate Your Student HMO Investment in 2024: The Path to Full Occupancy Student enrolments may be down at Sussex and Brighton universities, but private providers are still achieving full occupancy by focusing on high-quality specifications, excellent service, and all-inclusive bills. Modern students seek well-designed, comfortable living spaces with high-spec amenities. These features attract tenants and justify premium rents. Providing high-speed internet, contemporary furnishings, and energy-efficient appliances As well as ensuring that properties are well-maintained will increase tenant satisfaction and encourage lease renewals. A local provider with over 70 properties maintains full occupancy at £235 per week, underscoring the value of quality. • Focus on Quality: Enhance property appeal with modern designs. • Understand Tenant Needs: Provide study spaces, communal areas, and safety features. • All-Inclusive Rents Incorporating bills into the rent simplifies student budgeting, making your property more appealing. Cover electricity, water, and internet utilities & cleaner Our Expertise: ASSEMBLE PROJECTS has completed over 100 projects nationwide, specialising in conversions, room uplifts, and refurbishments. Our construction, planning, and licensing expertise ensures high-quality results and successful projects. Contact us today to see how we can help you take your HMO to the next level E:  henry@assembleprojects.co W: assembleprojects.co IG: @assembleprojects.co #HMODevelopment#UKHMO#PropertyDeveloper#PropertyInvestment#PropertyManagement#StudentAccommodation

IPE Real Assets: PGIM Real Estate, a major investor in real estate, recently bought a group of six student housing buildings in the UK from Unite Group. The real estate manager has invested an undisclosed amount on behalf of its European core-plus strategy to buy the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) properties, comprising 3,000 beds in Birmingham, Cardiff, Leicester, Liverpool, Nottingham and Sheffield. "In the current market environment, it’s rare to find a stabilised portfolio with high-quality yielding assets located in key regional cities. We believe the UK PBSA sector has strong underlying fundamentals as demand for student housing is only set to increase with more students applying for university.” - Tobias Waldschmidt, Senior Portfolio Manager, PGIM Real Estate. #QIP #UK #pbsa #realestate #privateequity #livingsector #alternativeinvestments

An impressive amount of capital is targeting the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation sector in the UK, attracting investor interest from across the world, including Singapore, the Middle East, and the US. 🔹 The substantial shortage of supply to accommodate the record-high and growing student population is pushing vacancy rates down, while the ability to annually adjust rents - especially crucial in the current high inflation environment - is positioning PBSA as one of the most attractive and reliable sectors for investors in the UK. And the forecast is better yet, with expectations for PBSA to gain further market share as HMOs (houses in multiple occupation) dwindle. Student housing will be a key discussion topic at the upcoming GRI Beds Europe 2024, welcoming an expert panel of industry players including Antonio Marin-Bataller (PATRIZIA AG Italia), Ioannis Verdelis (Vita Group), Irina Stamate-Rocha (Patron Capital), Justin Hamer (Basecamp Student), Matt Walker (Mapletree), Michael Fuller (Brookfield Asset Management), Nadine Buckland (Zenzic Capital), and Rob Waterhouse (GSA - Global Student Accommodation). 🔹 Exclusive to GRI Club members, attracting those with AUM and capital at risk within BTR, Serviced Residential and Hospitality Assets, the event will be a unique networking environment fostering price discovery and opportunities to match product to capital. 🔗 Read more and enquire to join here: https://lnkd.in/d_SdMZfv #griclub #realestate #studentaccommodation #pbsa #investment

📊 PropertyEU: European PBSA market sees rental and occupancy growth The latest BONARD Investment Intelligence Report highlights a significant surge in rental growth and occupancy within the European student housing sector. 📊 Rents in the European student housing sector have continued to rise at a faster pace than pre-pandemic levels, increasing by 6.5% in 2023 and a further 5.4% in 2024. In three of the surveyed countries (France, Spain, and the UK), rental growth is still accelerating. 📈 Despite the rising rents, demand for student housing remains strong, with PBSA operators reporting a 98% average occupancy rate in 2024. Julia Oravec, Rented Residential director at BONARD, explained: "As European study destinations remain undersupplied, it is reasonable to expect that rents will keep growing steadily for the next 3-5 years. Occupancy rates are also projected to rise even further." 📰 Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q02PXVV70 ⬇️ Request the full report here: https://hubs.li/Q02PXXhV0

EvoInfra is delighted to have provided financial advice to HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions (UK) & (Irl) Ltd and Plenary Group on Staffordshire University’s Student Village. The landmark project will see around 700 new student rooms built in cluster blocks and town houses in the new #StudentVillage, while the University’s existing Clarice Cliff Court accommodation, home to almost 300 students, will also be refurbished to meet the same high standards. The Project will also provide a village ‘hub’ facility that will act as a social space for students and feature events and wellbeing spaces, study areas and a roof-top terrace with an outdoor seating area. Simon Johnson, Project Lead and Partner, said: "Firstly, congratulations to Staffordshire University and the Staffordshire Campus Living consortium on reaching #financialclose for the Project. The #studentaccommodation will sit well within the campus as a whole and support an excellent student experience. We are delighted to continue our successful relationship with the consortium parties in our role as #financialadviser. The Project was funded on an income strip basis by Aviva Investors. It’s been quite a long time since a deal was done on that basis in the student accommodation #DBFO sector. It’s far from simple to make the two work together, so it’s very pleasing that the team got it over the line. The sector needs both to deliver more #accommodation to meet demand and to update old accommodation to meet modern expectations, so I think it is hugely encouraging that this opens up another potential funding route for some of the universities that have not historically had the same breadth of options as the top-ranked institutions." Further information on our website: https://lnkd.in/dg-EeshM #financialadvisory #projectfinance #ppp #debtadvisory #infrastructure #ukinfrastructure