The student housing market has proven a resilient and stable investment during the downturn. Following the yield compression of the early to mid 2000s, average yields hit 5.75% in 2007, rose to 6.4% in 2009 and were 6.3% in 2012. Within the average yield there is the opportunity to take different levels of risk with yields generally lower in London or for halls with lease/nominated rights compared to those that are direct let and in secondary locations.

Taken from
Spotlight: UK Student Housing