Investment opportunities for student housing in Europe. Issue 6 (27th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: French, Nick; Bhat, Geetha; Matharu, Gurpreet; Guimarães, Filipe Ortigão; Solomon, David
• Is Part Of: Journal of property investment & finance. Volume 36:Issue 6(2018)
• Page Start: 578
• Page End: 584
• Publication Date: 2018-11-27
• Subjects: Germany -- France -- Spain -- Alternative property investments -- European cities -- Student housing; Real estate investment -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Real property -- Valuation -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Real estate development -- Great Britain -- Finance -- Periodicals; 332.6324094105
• DOI: 10.1108/JPIF-08-2018-0058
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1463-578X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight into how the demographic of international and home students in the major university cities in three European countries (France, Spain and Germany) offers investors an opportunity to provide students housing. This paper looks at how a mobile and demanding student clientele now demands, well priced, good quality and purpose built accommodation during their studies at University. This offers a good property investment opportunity. Design/methodology/approach: This practice briefing is an overview of the demand factors that are creating opportunities in France, Spain and Germany. Findings: This paper analyses the link between the under provision of purpose built student housing and an opportunity to develop a long-term cash flow producing investment asset. Practical implications: The role of the property developers and investors is to successfully identify trends and demands and provide the assets that meet the market requirements. This paper looks at the meeting point in three major European countries for this latent and, currently, poorly served demand. Originality/value: This provides guidance on how investment opportunities develop in non-traditional property markets.