Cities see surge in student accommodation sector

The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector has evolved from a small number of early participants, backed by private funding, to a fast-growing segment of the Irish real estate market

Copley Court, a 265-bed property in Cork, was acquired by Elkstone and Hatch earlier this year

The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector has evolved from a small number of early participants, backed by private funding, to a fast-growing segment of the Irish real estate market, supported by international, institutional funds. The development of PBSA has also become an important component of government strategy to address the housing crisis.

Activity in the PBSA sector ...