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PROPERTY INDUSTRY EYE: Why purpose built student accommodation could be the BTR sector to thrive in 2025

Managing Director of McBains, Clive Docwra shares his opinion in Property Industry Eye, looking at the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector and its growth potential.

"What will be the Build to Rent sector to thrive in 2025? The recent NextGen Living report from Knight Frank suggests that Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) is the sector that offers considerable growth potential for the construction industry. The report shows investment in BTR assets including student accommodation topped £10bn in 2024, with the aggregate value of existing student assets now valued at £89bn."

Read full article: OPINION: Why purpose built student accommodation could be the BTR sector to thrive in 2025 - Property Industry Eye

Clive Docwra

Managing Director
21st March 2025

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