Overview
- Updated On:
- June 28, 2018
Description
Why Purchase UK Student Accommodation?
Purpose Built Student Accommodation has been the UK’s best performing asset class since 2011 (Knight Frank).
This property investment is considered Brexit-proof because of the distinctive nature of demand, which has continued to grow since records began.
National restrictions on the number of students that can enrol at UK universities were removed completely in 2015. The result of this was record student numbers in both 2015 and 2016.
INVESTMENT CASE
Type: Studio Apartments
Tenure: 250-Year Leasehold
Timeline: Completion September 2018
Guide Price: £69,950
Rental Guarantees: 10 Years
Yield: 10% NET per annum
OVERVIEW
Q Studios is an exclusive new build Student Property, ideally situated opposite an upcoming student village development and within walking distance of two popular university campuses. It also sits directly adjacent to the brand new £282 million ‘UniQ’ university campus development. Each studio is completely self-contained, with an open plan living space that includes both study and social areas, as well as a double bed and fully-equipped kitchen. The private bathroom is spacious, with a cubicle shower, wash basin and toilet. These apartments are complemented by an excellent range of facilities that further increase the property’s appeal, particularly given the limited nature of alternative options.
- Excellent facilities which include a Cinema, fully equipped gym, Laundry and communal study centre
- Super high speed Wi-Fi (100MB)
- Keyless entry system
- Site will be managed by Mezzino
- 10-Year Structural Warranty
- Zero costs for 10 years
- Student Union and Library in close proximity
- City is 26-min walk, but buses are easy to get there
- Main stoke Train station is an 8-minute walk
Property Investment Highlights
- 10% NET annual yields: fixed for 10 years
- Professional onsite management: effortless income
- Optional 5% interest on deposited funds during construction
- Independent 10-year structural warranty
- Flexible resale options
- Available from £69,950
A Well Located Development
Situated in a prime student location close to two highly respected universities, Q Studios will undoubtedly remain in high demand for many years to come.
Keele is recognised as one of the UK’s fastest growing universities, while Staffordshire University has transferred thousands of students to Stoke in 2016.
Looking forward, the University Quarter also opened in 2016. This £282 million initiative is aimed at attracting 17,000 more students to Stoke over the next decade.
This will further increase demand for Q Studios, which is located right outside.
Critical Undersupply of Student Housing
Stoke’s two universities are currently home to 22,700 students, who have access to 4,759 purpose built student units (including university-owned halls of residence).
This means that only 21.0% of the city’s students can acquire space in their preferred accommodation form – well below the UK average of 27%.
What’s more, due to the large number of bed-only student accommodation in the city, only 6% of Stoke’s students have access to purpose built en-suite or studio accommodation.
Award Winning Developer
This is our 17th UK Student Property in an exclusive partnership with the only NHBC-certified student developer – holders of a national award for build quality.
This unique NHBC certification provides you with the extra security of a 10-year build warranty.
Buyer Security
- NHBC registration: as the UK’s only NHBC Student Property developer, you are assured of a high-quality build.
- Interests aligned: the 10-year fixed income contract aligns your interests with the developer and management company, incentivising maximised occupancy and sustained rental growth.
- Proven track record: the developer’s previous student properties were all 100% occupied from Day 1 of opening and all buyers are receiving their yields as expected.
- Flexible resale options: the transferable 10-year fixed income period provides flexible resale options.
