Unite Students Sees Strong Demand and Growth in Student Accommodation Market

Unite Group plc ( (GB:UTG) ) has issued an update.

Unite Students has reported a strong start to the 2025/26 sales cycle with 66% of beds sold and anticipates occupancy rates of 97-98% and rental growth of 4-5%. The positive demand is driven by a growing UK 18-year-old population and increased international student recruitment, supported by stable policy conditions. The company continues to expand and enhance its property portfolio, having acquired several investment properties with value-add potential and making progress on its development pipeline. Despite the challenges posed by new regulations, Unite Students remains optimistic about meeting its operational and financial targets, maintaining its guidance for adjusted EPS at the upper end of 45.5-46.5p for FY2024.

More about Unite Group plc

Unite Students is the UK’s largest owner, manager, and developer of purpose-built student accommodation, serving the higher education sector by providing homes to 68,000 students across 151 properties in 23 leading university towns and cities. The company partners with over 60 universities in the UK and is committed to offering high-quality, safe, and affordable accommodation with a focus on sustainability and achieving net zero carbon operations by 2030.

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