Purpose build student schemes to surge again

Student accommodation developer Unite is stepping up its development programme predicting a further surge in demand over the next decade.
The firm said a decline in Houses in Multiple Occupancy supply over the last few years, driven by stricter renter reforms and higher mortgage costs, had provided fresh impetus to the purpose-built student accommodation sector.
Announcing strong earnings for last year, chief executive Joe Lister today said there were strong growth opportunities for the sector i