Student housing is undergoing a quiet transformation and landlords who fail to adapt risk falling behind.
Demand remains strong, driven by:
- International student growth
- University expansion
- Housing shortages in core cities
But expectations have changed.
Today’s students want:
• En-suite rooms
• High-speed internet
• Modern communal spaces
• Professional management
Traditional low-spec HMOs are being outcompeted by purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) and professionally upgraded houses.
At the same time, regulatory scrutiny on student HMOs is increasing, pushing smaller landlords to either upgrade, exit, or consolidate.
The opportunity now lies in hybrid models; assets flexible enough to serve students, graduates, and young professionals as demand cycles shift.
DXXV helps landlords assess whether student housing remains fit for purpose or whether repositioning is the smarter long-term move.