Students dig MVHR New technology fits high-spec residences

摘要

The educational landscape is changing and with it student accommodation is being transformed. A combination of an increase in applications from international students, plus the increase in student fees means a new breed of student accommodation has emerged over the last few years as universities compete to attract students. These factors have driven up the quality of student accommodation. With the move from the old-type digs offered by private residential landlords, new purpose-built student accommodation offers students high spec comfort. Student accommodation has become a major investment sector as well as students demanding better housing as supply expands. On top of this parents are becoming more demanding consumers since many contribute to fees and accommodation. As a result students can now opt for accommodation with on-site gyms, Wi-Fi, media services centres, in-house cinema rooms, en-suite bathrooms and laundry facilities. Meanwhile, parents like the security of keypad-entry, CCTV monitoring and a porter on duty.