"A variety of institutional investors are increasingly active in the market. But, developer owner-operators still play a key role"

"Joint ventures between global players are common and allow investors to achieve scale"

"A further sign of the maturity of the sector is the rise of dedicated student housing REITs"

"Student accommodation remains an attractive asset class for investors, underpinned by the sector’s strong fundamentals"

"What does the future hold for student accommodation as a sector?"

"Higher education should be at the centre of the modern mixed-use environment"

"The opportunity offered to universities by the rise of the sharing economy is considerable"

"Most universities have operational facilities that could be sold and leased back"