Investing in London Student Housing: A Practical Guide

In short: London has one of the world's largest student populations, which supports steady demand for rooms near universities and good transport. Investors usually choose between letting shared houses or flats to students, which often makes them HMOs needing a licence, and buying units in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) blocks, which are managed for you but can be hard to resell and to mortgage. Under the Renters' Rights Act, a specific possession ground lets landlords of student HMOs regain possession for the new academic year if the right notice is given. Check licensing, management costs and resale before buying.