STUDENT HOUSING
Student & Graduate Accommodation
Key focus and involvement with large volumes of student housing stock since 2012.
STUDENT HOUSING
Key focus and involvement with large volumes of student housing stock since 2012.
Market Snapshot
The UK higher education sector continues to expand at pace while purpose-built student accommodation has not kept up. The result is a persistent shortfall of quality beds — and a compelling opportunity for investors.
2.86M
Students enrolled in UK higher education
600K+
Purpose-built bed shortfall nationwide
760K+
International students choosing the UK
35%
Of students without access to PBSA
CCI Group has maintained a key focus and involvement with large volumes of student housing stock since 2012. Our BTR schemes, planning appraisals and acquisition programmes have consistently delivered record-breaking yields year on year.
We work across 20+ target cities, identifying prime locations near leading universities where demand for quality accommodation continues to outstrip supply. Our teams combine deep market knowledge with institutional-grade execution.
From site identification and planning through to construction, letting and ongoing management, our end-to-end approach ensures optimal returns at every stage of the investment lifecycle.
Since 2012
Active in student housing
20+
Target cities across the UK
Record-Breaking
Yields delivered year on year
We focus on cities with the strongest combination of student population, university ranking, rental demand and development pipeline.
UCL, Imperial, KCL
UoM, MMU
UoB, Aston
UoL, Leeds Beckett
UoS, Hallam
UoN, NTU
UoB, UWE
UoL, LJMU
Four complementary strategies that allow us to capture value across the student accommodation lifecycle.
Structured acquisition programmes that target high-demand university corridors, assembling portfolios of existing HMOs and conversion-ready assets at scale.
Purpose-built student accommodation from site identification through planning, construction and handover — designed to institutional standards from day one.
Build-to-rent models tailored to the student and graduate market, delivering operational efficiency and long-term rental income with professional management.
Transforming underperforming assets into premium student accommodation through strategic refurbishment, boosting rental yields and capital values.
A comprehensive suite of services covering every dimension of student housing investment, development and operation.
Purpose-built, build-to-rent schemes designed for the student and graduate market, delivering institutional-grade accommodation at scale.
Comprehensive planning appraisals and site assessments to identify optimal locations for student accommodation near leading universities.
Structured acquisition programmes targeting high-demand university towns with strong rental fundamentals and demographic growth.
Building institutional-scale portfolios by aggregating individual assets and small schemes across target cities into coherent, manageable collections.
Clear, structured exit strategies designed to maximise capital appreciation with flexible refinancing options aligned to market timing.
Flexible funding structures tailored to individual requirements, from direct ownership and joint ventures to institutional fund participation.
Creating living environments that attract and retain students — communal spaces, study areas, wellness amenities and digital-first infrastructure.
Sustainability-first approach with EPC upgrades, embodied-carbon tracking and net-zero pathways across all student housing operations.
Student accommodation consistently ranks among the strongest performing real estate asset classes in the UK.
99%
Premium PBSA in top university cities regularly achieves near-full occupancy, significantly outperforming conventional residential.
5-8%
Student housing consistently delivers higher net yields than mainstream BTR, supported by strong demand and efficient management.
Counter-Cyclical
Higher education enrolment historically rises during economic downturns, providing a natural hedge against market volatility.
4.5%
Above-inflation rental growth driven by chronic undersupply of quality accommodation and rising student expectations.
A 280-bed purpose-built student accommodation development located 0.4 miles from the University of Sheffield. Featuring communal study spaces, a rooftop terrace, gym and on-site concierge — targeting completion in Q3 2027 with projected net yields of 6.5%.
280 Beds
6.5% Net Yield
Q3 2027
EPC A Rated
Speak to our team about current opportunities across UK university cities. From single-asset acquisitions to institutional-scale portfolios.
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