# It’s back to school for investors as UK student accommodation “less vulnerable to Brexit shock” reports JLL
Author:  Pal Sinha, Barnali 
Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali
Published: 2016-09-08
Category: LIFESTYLE
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Meta Title: UK Student Property: Top Investment Choice for 2016
Meta Description: Discover why UK student property is the top asset class for investors in 2021 with rental growth and high NET returns. Explore PBSA opportunities now!
URL: https://financedigest.com/its-back-to-school-for-investors-as-uk-student-accommodation-less-vulnerable-to-brexit-shock-reports-jllhtml

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- **UK student property predicted to be “top of the asset class” for investors (JLL)**
- **Enquiries for student property investments up 11% in H1 2016 (StudentProperty.Investments)**
- **Salford PBSA student accommodation scene thrives offering 6.6% NET returns (Properties of the World)**

With a record 493,100 individuals placed for the 2016/17 academic year (UCAS, 30/8/16), more students than ever are choosing the path of full-time higher education in the UK.

Since A-level results were announced, the experts at Jones Lang LaSallle (JLL) have released predictions that UK student [property will be “top of the asset class” for investors](https://www.financedigest.com/high-streets-remain-an-important-factor-for-people-choosing-where-to-live-property-investors-on-alert.html "High streets remain an important factor for people choosing where to live – property investors on alert") with rental growth of up to 5% projected.

The JLL UK [Student Housing](https://www.financedigest.com/why-student-housing-has-been-propelled-into-the-mainstream.html "Why Student Housing has Been Propelled into the Mainstream") Quarterly Bulletin (2016 Q2 Review) also stated that the Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector looks “less vulnerable to the Brexit shock in comparison to other property sectors” with the student housing team projecting strong occupier and investment demand as well as student occupancy and appealing income growth for the new academic year.

**Jean Liggett, CEO** of visionary property consultancy, [**Properties of the World**](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016BadOHYs5Yer-E7WPDpreubxu0MpnDRmS6HplBwHHh7DZHqLQO-tH8XuVwzbJ18E1n-n3evsksWW6toZysI6jnU-58IijiHHxdFPEMa1ZaquVLAzM2wdsRvC-mZcmiPKBiTBYN4Zc5exezHjyVWhrzXyOw4KH7bhl1W1mFaBkHtcNY3GL0DvW0lGa0-qeUo1&c=VKIKofuZkQTaea6GpYfeN2MEiyvfybKdNIBLH1m06TShHhPtTYFkaA==&ch=bvWKRU79s_KWCBmpw8EXdL4jlvCTbH4LAHIr2w_aZ9B1Tlfv9ZHJUQ==), which has successfully sold numerous PBSA units across the UK, comments,

“The PBSA market has been rising exponentially for a number of years now with transaction volumes of £1 billion in 2011 growing to £5.7 billion in 2015 accordingly to the latest JLL data. Even with the uncertainty left by Brexit, the [outlook for the UK student housing sector remains](https://www.financedigest.com/automotive-glass-market-to-witness-sales-slump-in-near-term-due-to-covid-19-long-term-outlook-remains-positive.html "Automotive Glass Market to Witness Sales Slump in Near Term Due to COVID-19; Long-term Outlook Remains Positive") bright with JLL projecting transaction volumes of £3.5 billion this year. It’s time savvy UK [property buyers](https://www.financedigest.com/australias-property-downturn-puts-home-buyers-in-double-mortgage-bind.html "Australia’s property downturn puts home buyers in double mortgage bind") got back to school and invested in PBSA.

This positive outlook is echoed by Dan Johnson, Director of [**StudentProperty.Investments**](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016BadOHYs5Yer-E7WPDpreubxu0MpnDRmS6HplBwHHh7DZHqLQO-tHx8EttV5jyCedan-Du-VyCRjDk33bSLNpmHh1bTdB4XUv6JSg4MLJxXe6FJ0qtln1DkZ_h6LPANfO1jcWd4CLd57SbTdDSfgkuzlSWvw1MYRrpeEdS8qhQ8rqSli2w5eGsAHRgL3hCaA&c=VKIKofuZkQTaea6GpYfeN2MEiyvfybKdNIBLH1m06TShHhPtTYFkaA==&ch=bvWKRU79s_KWCBmpw8EXdL4jlvCTbH4LAHIr2w_aZ9B1Tlfv9ZHJUQ==) which has already seen a significant rise in student property investment enquiries this year. He comments,

In H1 2016, we have seen a substantial 11% rise in overall enquiries for UK student [property investments](https://www.financedigest.com/a-guide-to-luxury-property-investment-in-the-time-of-covid-19.html "A guide to luxury property investment in the time of COVID-19") compared to the total number of enquiries received in 2015. Demand for student properties is not just from UK buyers but from all over the world as international [investors seek to take advantage of a weak Pound and higher than average residential buy-to-let](https://www.financedigest.com/why-are-investors-checking-out-of-uk-buy-to-let-and-checking-in-to-hotel-investment.html "WHY ARE INVESTORS CHECKING OUT OF UK BUY-TO-LET AND CHECKING IN TO HOTEL INVESTMENT?") returns.

One UK university city, named by Savills as [offering “First Class” opportunities](https://www.financedigest.com/cycling-power-meter-market-to-offer-lucrative-growth-opportunities-for-players-during-the-forecast-period-2018-2026.html "Cycling Power Meter Market to Offer Lucrative Growth Opportunities for Players During the Forecast Period 2018 – 2026") for student housing development, is Manchester. Home to one of the largest student populations in Europe, Greater Manchester ranked in StudentProperty. Investments’s [top](https://www.financedigest.com/what-are-the-top-luxury-products-to-invest-in-for-2021.html "What are the top luxury products to invest in for 2021?") 10 most popular counties in England for student property investment in H1 2016 with enquiries in July rising 19% month-on-month along with the city of Salford.

Despite being home to 19,678 students (2015/16), university-operated accommodation at the University of Salford accounts for only 14% of rooms making new PBSA opportunities such as [X1 The Campus](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016BadOHYs5Yer-E7WPDpreubxu0MpnDRmS6HplBwHHh7DZHqLQO-tHx8EttV5jyCeziF3ExprT2Wrjd3bn7ysDON0BpYJWV4nzns02LBB53ZQRvC11ribSbWjlS4p0jqLXa1VzSMGsBK9sRG5NqUH7M0kXECe2olYbCROXaPFPZan1LG8cJ4jFSZolMuTPvFJ_34NH3Ijl9PbkeOavIJwfNl32YwtIPz9&c=VKIKofuZkQTaea6GpYfeN2MEiyvfybKdNIBLH1m06TShHhPtTYFkaA==&ch=bvWKRU79s_KWCBmpw8EXdL4jlvCTbH4LAHIr2w_aZ9B1Tlfv9ZHJUQ==), available to invest in through Properties of the World, more attractive than ever for both students and investors alike.

Situated right on the corner of the University of Salford Frederick Road Campus, X1 The Campus is within walking distance of an eclectic range of local pubs, bars, public transport (Salford Crescent station is just ten-minute’s walk away), green spaces and much more. Ideally located for Salford students, many of the [department buildings](https://www.financedigest.com/untapped-cost-savings-why-smart-building-management-systems-are-a-finance-department-priority.html "Untapped Cost Savings: Why Smart Building Management Systems are a Finance Department Priority") where lectures are held are less than five minutes’ walk away from the stylish studios.

Attracting both UK and international students, X1 The Campus consists of 271 modern apartments across eight floors ranging from standard studios to stunning penthouse studios. All apartments are furnished to the highest of standards and boast a variety of exclusive facilities including a state-of-the-art private gymnasium, cinema room, laundry room and large common rooms, as well as [secure bicycle storage and a management](https://www.financedigest.com/finding-it-hard-to-recruit-good-it-security-managers-dont-leave-yourself-vulnerable-to-attack.html "Finding it hard to recruit good IT security managers? Don’t leave yourself vulnerable to attack") office for added peace of mind.

With prices starting at £89,995, X1 The Campus is offers a competitive, hassle-free buy-to-let opportunity, that is exempt from stamp duty, fully [managed 24/7 with no additional costs](https://www.financedigest.com/managing-cloud-costs-with-distributed-clouds.html "Managing Cloud Costs with Distributed Clouds") and an estimated annual NET return of 6.6%. Completion is due in August, 2018 perfectly in [time for the 2018/19 academic year](https://www.financedigest.com/hedge-funds-set-to-end-2021-with-inflows-for-first-time-in-three-years.html "Hedge funds set to end 2021 with inflows for first time in three years").


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