Thursday, 31 January 2013

Property Investment- student accommodation

This is my first post about Property Investment. I don't purport to know much about Investment but shall have a stab at it.

I was very interested to read this article at www.propertywire.com:

http://www.propertywire.com/news/global-news/student-accommodation-investment-property-201211077120.html

If I were looking to Invest, in the UK commercial property market, which factors would influence me?

  • An independent currency?
  • Stable governance?
  • A growing or at least sound economy?
  • Assets which guarantee strong footfall and strong covenants?
Assuming the above is satisfied what specific assets would be of interest?

  • Shopping centres/ leisure & retail developments? Yes.
  • Office blocks with reputable Tenants? Definitely.
  • Student accommodation? Why not.
The above article makes clear that student accommodation is an attractive asset class for (increasingly) International Investors. Why? student enrolments have continued despite the economic downturn. Students are also mobile and willing to come to the UK from abroad. The UK has world class universities. The article states that 2012 investment, in student accommodation, will have exceeded some $3bn.

One would assume that prime central London assets such as 'The Shard' or 'The Cheesegrater' etc would be the most attractive option. This article shows investment in student accommodation will continue to grow.

Well- that wasn't too hard!
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