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Iconic properties are more than just physical structures. If you speak to any University of Pretoria student from either the present or the past 10 to 15 years, they’ll likely know the notorious Hatfield strip very well. It’s an iconic nightlife location for students that has become synonymous with a night out in Pretoria. However, this landmark student hangout is set to go under the hammer on 16 October, and there are alleged plans in place to turn it into a residential development. My nightlife days might be long behind me, but I do find this expected change to be somewhat disappointing. An area like the Hatfield Strip experiences excellent foot traffic and has plenty of goodwill behind it. So, it almost seems like a no-brainer to upgrade the existing facilities and try to retain the old tenants. While I don’t see any problems with converting retail spaces into residential developments, I feel as though it should only be done in instances where it would make sense to do so.

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According to the Report Published by Martin Blakey named “Student Accommodation: The State of the Nation in 2024” the main shortage areas of student accommodation and general rented accommodation are Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Brighton, Exeter & York. Even though universities are still expanding some of the major universities continue to invest in student accommodation. For instance: University of Sussex does not see Brighton as a long-term supplier of accommodation to its students and continues to build, on the other hand, York continues to invest in accommodation in its Helington East campus. It can also be understood that The University of Nottingham and the The University of Manchester are both exploring upgrading or replacing old stock and there is now no shortage of student accommodation for the respective university. The mention of Cushman & Wakefield report in this document also tells us that there are 131,211 #PBSA beds under development pipeline out of which 74,000 are approved. Also worth mentioning is that, even with these low rates of new supply, some of those new beds are in the wrong places. There were an additional 1,136 beds in over-supplied Coventry, whereas Bristol, Brighton and York received very few (only 24, 60 and 81 new beds respectively). At Uninist, we prioritize data-driven solutions to address gaps in student accommodation. Our commitment to #safety, #flexibility, #affordability, and #student - centricity has made us the top choice for students seeking comfortable living spaces. #StudentAccommodation #HigherEducation #HousingShortage #UniversityLife #StudentHousing #RealEstate #StudentLiving #Uninist #StudentExperience #AffordableHousing #FutureOfEducation #DataDrivenInsights #StudentCommunity HESA: Higher Education Statistics Agency Universities UK UKCISA Office for National Statistics Higher Education Policy Institute Manchester City Council University of Manchester Students' Union Coventry City Council Coventry University Students' Union Glasgow City Council Glasgow University Students' Representative Council Bristol City Council University of Bristol Students' Union Brighton & Hove City Council Brighton Students' Union Exeter City Council

So what is PBSA ? Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) refers to specialized residential housing designed specifically for students attending universities. There's normally a mix of⬇️ Cluster Flats: These are shared units where multiple students occupy individual bedrooms but share common areas such as kitchens, living rooms, and bathrooms. Private Studios: ✅️ These self-contained units offer privacy, including a private kitchenette and bathroom. They are ideal for students who prefer independent living. En Suite Rooms: ✅️ These are individual bedrooms within a larger apartment or building, each with its own attached bathroom. Purpose-Built Halls: ✅️ These are large-scale accommodations managed by universities or private providers. They often include amenities like study spaces, gyms, and communal areas. If you would like to know more about how we Design , Install , Commission and 3rd party Certify PBSA drop us a message at info@discoveryfiresprinklers.co.uk and we'd ❤️ 2 help.✅️ #thinksprinklersthinkdiscovery #teamDFS #BSEN12845 #BS9251 #BS9990 #PBSA

𝐂𝐉𝐂𝐓 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐒𝐂𝐏 Completed just before the end of 2015, CJCT's MSCP for the University of Leeds sits on the southern precinct of the city centre campus. Providing 607 car parking spaces, the scheme completely redeveloped a brownfield site: formerly used as part of the university's car parking provision, the development of a MSCP was undeniably a more efficient use for the site. Externally, metallic square shields are imaginatively designed to form an undulating panel arrangement to mimic the double curve of the scheme's original concept. Each square consists of 2 high points and 2 low points on opposite corners, separated by 600mm, generating three-dimensional relief. Adjacent corners share a node point, allowing individual shields to work together to create a single coherent undulating surface which has been designed to achieve the free area required for passive, natural ventilation. The University of Leeds MSCP possesses a sense of quality and permanence, a transparency and character which engages with both the campus and the wider city.

Great to build new student accommodation but I expect that the weekly rental rate will not be affordable to low and middle class Australian or international students. Student accommodation projects like this will be out of reach for those that really need it, and probably only servicing the wealthier domestic and international student cohorts. After this is built, I would expect that the majority of low and middle class domestic and international students will still be sharing rooms (which is also unaffordable in recent years on places like the Gold Coast), in the suburbs as they do now. The only way student accommodation will be affordable to average people, is if the development costs are heavily subsidised by government and rental rates fixed to an affordable level (i.e. like a public transport funding model). University and private industry partnerships, must meet private sector return on capital expectations (i.e. 7% plus) and will unlikely be able to provide truly affordable University accommodation in my opinion.

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