Student Housing Has Now Become an Internationally Recognized Class of Asset Says New Report

According to property consultant Savills the “mobile and globalised student population” has given birth to a new kind of property investment that will soon become an internationally recognized class of asset. Considering the fact that student housing market in the United States has already matured and now it is swiftly becoming prominent in the United Kingdom too. In fact, during last three years nearly £6 billion have been invested in this sector of the UK.

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The property firm stated in its latest report that it’s the new wealth that is driving the student accommodation in countries where higher education is offered in English language. And it’s the Asian students, who are bringing funds to these countries.

Investment in the student properties of the UK has been frequent because there is a serious shortage of purpose-built student accommodations. This housing type is the number one choice of affluent students, who does not bother exhausting heavy amounts in the form of tuition fees.

UK is not the only country where there is a severe lack of student houses. Savills believes that there are lot of cities around the world that have a chronic lack of such accommodations. France, Germany, Netherlands and particularly Australia are one of these countries because they are emerging as new investment opportunities due to their close proximity to Asia.

Yet the student housing market will continue to do better in the mature markets like the US and UK because of their counter-cycle nature. That is student property market was among the top performing sectors during global recession.

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Nevertheless, investors still have to invest smartly in this sector in order to get better returns. The best way to do it is by understanding the needs of the occupants. Particularly affluent students because their rate of occupancy very high, 100% from 1st year, as compared to others.

Keeping these facts in view, one can say that investment in student properties is quite lucrative and also very safe in contrast to any other investment. Given that no other investment is offering such high and regular returns and that too without the fear of jeopardizing your money.

However, you are a student from Leeds, UK, who is looking to explore student accommodation near the university then, contact Oasis Properties today and discover some amazing properties. Oasis Properties is an expert when it comes to offering student housing in Leeds.

Top Universities in Leeds

Leeds is one of the lively cities of England as it generates lot of activity. Major credit of this activity goes to numerous university campuses in Leeds, which draws people from the United Kingdom as well as from foreign countries too. Due to this reason, the student population in Leeds is relatively quite high. These students are enrolled in various degree and short programmes offered by the local universities, which usually offer admissions three times during a year. However, only reputable and top performing universities in Leeds are able to lure students on consistent basis.

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One of these top universities is the University of Leeds that has a very high ranking both nationally and internationally. Given that it was ranked between 19th and 28th in England, 41st in all over Europe and at international level it was graded 97th in 2014 QS World University Rankings. The university has also been ranked as the 8th best in the UK back in 2008 for Research Assessment Exercise. That’s not all the graduate employers graded University of Leeds as 9th most targeted British school. Several notable personalities have received their education from this prestigious university.

Piers Sellers a NASA astronaut, Jack Straw former Secretary of State, Chris Pine Hollywood actor and former co-chairman of the Conservative Party Sayeeda Warsi are some of the notable members of university of Leeds alumni.

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Leeds Metropolitan University is another leading institution that can be found in this historical city. The university is commonly referred as ‘Leeds Met’ and it gained the academia status back in 1992. Since then the institution has served thousands of students, who are now working with some top-notch employers in the world. The Leeds Met has already won the "outstanding contribution to the local community" award in 2006 during the annual higher education awards ceremony. During the same year Leeds Met remained second in "the University of the Year" category, which was indeed a great achievement by the school.

The Leeds Met was also accredited for its environmental friendly attitude as it was graded number one in the entire United Kingdom in 2007. In case, you want to explore another option then, Leeds Trinity University can also be included in the list of best universities in Leeds. The Trinity University has also been able to make a name for itself in very short time. It can be judged from the fact that Leeds Trinity was ranked among the top 10 percent of the schools in the UK for teaching excellence and student satisfaction.

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The overall satisfaction of Leeds Trinity students is also far better than national average, as its overall average was at 86 percent. Whilst, in writing, early years and English the university has a rate of 100 percent satisfaction. The employment rate of the school is not bad either as 93 percent of its students get employed or enrol in higher studies after graduating. In short, study at these institutions in Leeds means making a profitable investment in one’s self.

What Should Tenants Keep in Mind Before Acquiring a Property on Rent?

If you have intent to acquire a property on rent then, the first question that you should ask yourself is, what type of accommodation you really need? The answer to this question will enable you to find the right space on rent that will meet your needs and suit your lifestyle as well. For instance, if you are in search of a student accommodation in Leeds or anywhere else then, you must find a single room flat, studio apartment or share a house with few other pupils. Otherwise, a big house or place on rent will exhausts all the savings of your parents.

Besides this, tenants also need to determine at which floor they should get a flat or room when looking for a place on rent. For example if security your main concern then, get a room or flat at ground floor. In case, you have a car then, go for the property that has proper parking space. It is equally important that people should know that they want a furnished or unfurnished furnished. Usually people, who have a plan to occupy a place for short while, prefer to obtain furnished accommodations. For the reason that buying own furniture will be a complete waste of money in such case.

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Below are few other important questions that occupants should be asking to themselves:

- A purpose built shower is necessary or you can manage with a shower attachment in the washroom? - Are there any facilities for drying and washing clothes?

- Will you get appliances at the property that facilitates in everyday life?

- Do you want a property with its own private lawn?

- Are you willing to share the accommodation with someone else or have a live-in landlord?

- Where should one look for rental properties?

You can look into newspapers to discover such properties, but if you are a student then your university or college’s accommodation office can help you in this regard. Otherwise, Headingley-based Oasis Properties is the best option to explore student and professional properties. Oasis Properties has been involved in the real estate business for more than two decades and it has specialised in providing student accommodation in Leeds surrounding areas.