Becoming a landlord can be a lucrative endeavour, but when dealing with student tenants, it often comes with its own unique set of challenges. Students are usually more transient and have different expectations compared to other renters. To navigate this demanding market successfully, student landlords must be well-informed and prepared. […]
Research by property developer Stripe Property Group, reveals that rental homes located near to universities command an average yield 1.3% higher than those in the wider area, increasing a landlord’s expected annual income by almost £6,000. Stripe Property Group analysed the average yield available surrounding a university and how this compared […]
If you are considering investing in a student buy-to-let, you probably would like to know which university towns and cities are the best places to invest in? This study by money.co.uk analysed the number of dwellings in each UK region in comparison to the total number of dwellings occupied by […]
Tuition fees aside, one of the biggest costs’ students will face during their time at university is the cost of their accommodation. Many students feel like their student homes are poor value for money. This is something that is very dependent on the landlord’s actions and choices. As a landlord, […]
UNIVERSITY students believe break clauses should be automatically included in tenancy agreements to protect them financially in the event of a second wave of coronavirus, according to a survey conducted by websites Money Magpie and Save The Student. The break clause would lapse the rental contract, meaning students required to return […]
Life as a landlord isn’t without it’s ups and downs, with no shortage of challenges. Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced operator, the issues faced are often similar, particularly when letting to student tenants living away from home for the first time. Bill-splitting service Glide has […]
When the Brexit referendum was announced, the tertiary-education sector very quickly announced itself to be pro-remain as it feared that the UK’s departure from the EU would lead to a reduction in the number of EU academics (both undergraduates and graduates) coming to study in the UK. So far, however, […]
The UK student property market has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and its ever-changing landscape is certainly an interesting one to watch. One of the most notable trends has been the gradual shift away from the traditional dominance of London and south east England, towards regional towns […]
University towns and buy-to-let essentially go hand-in-hand. Students need a place to live and the vast majority of them are “natural renters”. Even if they were in a financial position to buy a property (which a few of them are), they are at a stage in their lives when flexibility […]
The demand for purpose built student accommodation (known as PBSA) is growing, so much so that the number of student bed spaces due to be built for the 2019/20 academic year is 25% higher than last year totalling 29,000 beds. Why the demand? Student numbers are rising, 561,420 people applied to start a course in […]
