Are you looking to invest in purpose-built student accommodation? It can be an extremely lucrative venture as long as you choose the right property in a prime location. This will ensure that you generate a significant amount of interest from students, while also benefiting from high rental yields, generous rental returns, as well as the potential for capital appreciation. Take a look these top destinations, where you could find the most lucrative student real estate on the buy-to-let market. Durham The city of Durham is home to one of the most prestigious universities in the UK and is currently ranked 5th in the University league tables. Attending this academic institution is a dream for many young hopefuls and is the main reason why the area is exceptionally lucrative. Investors can also achieve their goals by investing in purpose-built student accommodation... [Read More]

There’s no doubt that Brexit has caused uncertainty across the UK property market. While some investors are happy to continue investing based on successful past performance, some have taken a more ‘wait-and-see’ approach. However, despite the warnings, the UK economy and the property market have continued to hit new heights. The national GDP grew by 1.8% in 2017 and regional property prices around the country have continued to flourish – Birmingham, for example, has risen by 16% since 2016 and is forecasting further growth by 2022. New-build property is becoming increasingly popular for investors compared to traditional existing stock, demonstrated by 75% of respondents to a recent survey, by FJP Investment, praising the modern features associated with new-builds. In the same way that new-build properties have always been a popular asset type, the UK market has historically been a popular... [Read More]