26th October 2026
Hope for BTL landlords as purpose-built student sector hits problem
Knight Frank says rental growth in the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation sector (PBSA) slowed to 1.5% in the 2026/27 academic year. The agency says this slowing was in response to affordability pressures and increased competition reshaped leasing conditions across the UK PBSA market. According to the firm’s annual UK Student Accommodation Outlook, market performance is becoming...
