Our 2018 market update report provides an overview of the key drivers and market activity in the emerging student accommodation asset class over the past 12 months.
Some key takeaways include:
- International student visa numbers are continuing to rise rapidly at Australian universities, with double-digit growth
- The Australian PBSA sector remains in a predominately development-focused phase, with limited transactions of operational property
- Brisbane is showing signs of an oversupply of more expensive accommodation options; demand remains robust in the other capital cities