"Traditionally dominated by UK investors and operators, the student housing market is seeing an increasing level of overseas investment appetite."

"Developers are taking traditional student halls upmarket as they look to deliver a consistent rental return."

"Hotels, mixed-use buildings, student accommodation, senior housing, healthcare/clinics and leisure all broke into the big time last year."

"Establishing branches outside their traditional locations helps higher education institutions to raise their international appeal and attract students."

"Savills new World Student Housing Report compares living costs in 22 top-tier cities."

"Investment has reached record levels in the UK this year, outstripping the US for the first time."