"Competition from private sector providers has led to an improvement in the quality of accomodation that is provided by the universities."

"Our updated ranking system considers the potential for future development of purpose build student accommodation in each location."

"As house prices and rent increases we expect a greater demand for purpose-built student accommodation in and around the capital."

"There is a lack of certainty over the position of tuition fees in the event of Scotland gaining independence."

"Scotland’s prime residential market has outperformed the rest of the Scottish residential market so far this year."

"House buying activity in Scotland’s mainstream market showed a marked increase during the year ending March 2014."

"The million pound market in Tayside is expected to benefit from the continued success of the market in the Aberdeen area."

"The number of new build homes across Tayside are increasing despite the uncertainty surrounding the referendum."

"Read our report on World Student Housing which examines high-performing student housing markets across the globe."