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By: Language: English Series: Property Week ; 73(45) 7 November 2008, 44(1)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Article looks at student housing and illustrates that while undergraduate and overseas admissions are growing (10% and 6% last year, respectively), the amount of suitable accommodation is not keeping pace. Highlights a particular lack of planning applications for purpose built student accommodation in London and suggests that while the sector has a range of attractive drivers, short term growth is unlikely as landlords focus on the market for housing young professionals.

Article looks at student housing and illustrates that while undergraduate and overseas admissions are growing (10% and 6% last year, respectively), the amount of suitable accommodation is not keeping pace. Highlights a particular lack of planning applications for purpose built student accommodation in London and suggests that while the sector has a range of attractive drivers, short term growth is unlikely as landlords focus on the market for housing young professionals.