Category: Purpose Build Student Accommodation

Purpose-Built Student Accommodation

Purpose-built student accommodation (“PBSA”) operates as a distinct subdivision within the private rented sector in Scotland. What constitutes PBSA? It is a tenancy whereby the purpose of the let is to provide the tenant the right to occupy a property while the tenant is a student and where: (a) planning permission for the building (or …

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Types of Homes for Scottish Students

September is one of the busiest times of the year in the private rented sector (PRS), particularly for tenancy deposit schemes like SafeDeposits Scotland, who see a large number of deposits being registered for students moving into new homes as they prepare for the academic year ahead. Many students moving into new homes will be …

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Growing Appetite for Student Accommodation

The student property market in the UK continues to flourish as weakening Sterling is adding appeal to both international students and large scale investors. Real Estate advisor CBRE, compiled a report identifying the biggest trends in the student housing sector. According to the data, the total investment in the student property market reached £975m in …

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