# Bristol is top of the class for PBSA investment Author: Pal Sinha, Barnali Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali Published: 2017-05-08 Category: INVESTING Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/investing Meta Title: Invest in PBSA in Bristol next to University of Bristol Meta Description: Discover the ideal student accommodation investment in Bristol with 144 studios and high demand for convenient student living. Enquire now! URL: https://financedigest.com/bristol-is-top-of-the-class-for-pbsa-investmenthtml ![undefined](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/1-5-1736843904759-compressed.jpg) - **The University of Bristol has over 22,000 students yet provides just over 6,000 beds (The University of Bristol)** - **Latest UCAS data reveals that whilst applications might be down nationally, the University of Bristol remains a popular choice (Pro Vice-chancellor, University of Bristol)** - **‘Perfectly situated next to the new university campus, The Grosvenor is the ideal PBSA investment’ (CEO, Properties of the World)** Bristol is a thriving city, situated just 120 miles from London and home to over 22,000 students studying at the University of Bristol (2016/17). However, just over 6,000 beds, just 27%, are available to these students via the university according to their website. ![Bristol is top of the class for PBSA investment2](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/2-4-300x190-1736843904685-compressed.jpg) It is clear that [demand for student accommodation in the city is high not only from the booming student population but also with investors looking for a cheaper way to enter the buoyant market](https://www.financedigest.com/chest-drainage-catheters-market-demand-and-competitive-analysis-by-leading-manufacturers.html "Chest Drainage Catheters Market Demand and Competitive Analysis by Leading Manufacturers"). With property [prices rising](https://www.financedigest.com/oil-prices-rise-as-weaker-dollar-offsets-china-covid-19-concerns.html "Oil prices rise as weaker dollar offsets China COVID-19 concerns") faster than London (Hometrack) and around 16,000 students not being offered accommodation by the University itself, investment into PBSA (purpose built student accommodation) In Bristol is an attractive proposition. **The Grosvenor**, available through [**Properties of the World**](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Pf_-hIngMGpnJ4Qn0C0AqI9xZNa6NbSRcEzD2nQ0nVRmWZdQEepfhhqZqvIoeDUTQadRrlXNTqT7ttnRJneb3SKn-In4fm-HAQ0wPfFBox31LqwR_5bBMckxdpSup3lA3Wyvh9B5SB3QR7caaDn2d07zpayQuWCbA7wm9nd5CGVmdFI3yCA1Z7XP-Td1wY2t&c=qMSVqNBrLO7FWOhlp7Ho8Bvxz5ETm7ge7i1qeFR7Vmjbj7rNfH4nIA==&ch=5d2W2tya4eOfxr3c2dN2tW8KBoBHUNuBadJ6S-_Eyr8wQja-tFCshw==) is the ideal student accommodation investment option within the city, offering 144 studios located next to the new £300 million University of Bristol campus set to open in 2020. The University of Bristol is one of the most popular and [successful institutions in the UK according to the QS World](https://www.financedigest.com/world-stocks-climb-on-hopes-of-successful-debt-ceiling-outcome.html "World stocks climb on hopes of successful debt ceiling outcome") University Rankings for 2016-2017. It is firmly in 9th place and according to Dr Erik Lithander, Pro vice-chancellor, the [latest UCAS data has revealed that applications](https://www.financedigest.com/global-animal-pregnancy-test-kits-market-2021-swot-analysis-drivers-restraints-growing-opportunities-latest-trends-applications-and-forecast-to-2028.html "Global Animal Pregnancy Test Kits Market 2021 SWOT Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Growing Opportunities, Latest Trends, Applications And Forecast To 2028") might be down nationally yet the University of Bristol remains a popular choice. DrLithander explains that the [total student numbers attending for the 2016-17 academic year were 22,427 and that the university’s aspiration was to grow](https://www.financedigest.com/duct-tapes-market-to-grow-at-5-2-natural-rubber-based-adhesives-to-contribute-over-4-5th-of-total-sales-fmi.html "Duct Tapes Market to Grow at 5.2%; Natural Rubber-Based Adhesives to Contribute Over 4/5th of Total Sales: FMI") their student body by around 3% for the 2017-18 academic year. Indeed, with the University of Bristol so determined to [grow its population so too is the local student property market](https://www.financedigest.com/dental-implants-and-prosthetics-market-market-to-grow-at-robust-cagr-by-2028.html "Dental Implants and Prosthetics Market Market to Grow at Robust CAGR by 2028"). ![Bristol is top of the class for PBSA investment3](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/3-1-300x190-1736843904740-compressed.jpg) **Jean Liggett, CEO** of visionary property investment consultancy [**Properties of the World**](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Pf_-hIngMGpnJ4Qn0C0AqI9xZNa6NbSRcEzD2nQ0nVRmWZdQEepfhhqZqvIoeDUTQadRrlXNTqT7ttnRJneb3SKn-In4fm-HAQ0wPfFBox31LqwR_5bBMckxdpSup3lA3Wyvh9B5SB3QR7caaDn2d07zpayQuWCbA7wm9nd5CGVmdFI3yCA1Z7XP-Td1wY2t&c=qMSVqNBrLO7FWOhlp7Ho8Bvxz5ETm7ge7i1qeFR7Vmjbj7rNfH4nIA==&ch=5d2W2tya4eOfxr3c2dN2tW8KBoBHUNuBadJ6S-_Eyr8wQja-tFCshw==) explains further why the Bristol market is a great opportunity for those looking at student property as an investment choice, **‘Perfectly situated next to the new University of Bristol campus for 2020, The Grosvenor is the ideal [investment. Demand for student flats in this area is expected to be high as the convenience of being able to access campus quickly and easily will be a top](https://www.financedigest.com/top-5-investment-trends-to-watch-this-summer.html "Top 5 Investment Trends to Watch this Summer") priority for students.** **_“The site is also opposite Temple Meads train station so if you are looking for a promising investment in this booming city where the average price per student bed is over £10,000 more than the Grosvenor (Knight Frank), then now is the time to act as units are selling fast.”_** The comfortably sized student apartments offer a modern living space in Bristol Temple Meads. The apartments consist of a single bed with en-suite bathroom facilities, a kitchenette finished to the highest standard and facilities such as a laundry room, gym, secure storage, communal lounge areas with pool tables and ample [study spaces](https://www.financedigest.com/spacing-pfizer-covid-shots-boosts-antibody-levels-in-long-term-study.html "Spacing Pfizer COVID shots boosts antibody levels in long-term study"). From £99,000 per studio, the 6-floor block, with 144 apartments are a unique investment opportunity that provides a passive [property](https://www.financedigest.com/is-property-flipping-the-right-investment-for-you.html "Is Property Flipping the Right Investment for You?") investment that delivers 7.5% NET return for 5 years with an option to extend. --- This blog is powered by Superblog. Visit https://superblog.ai to know more. ---