Commercial Property

Rise in student numbers sparks surge in demand for purpose-built accommodation

Housing crisis means many third-level educational institutions need to look at operating their own residences

The Crow’s Nest, UCC’s new €35 million, 255-bed student accommodation hub in Cork city. The housing crisis has led to increased demand for purpose-built student accommodation

The increase in demand for purpose-built student accommodation in Ireland has been a catalyst for significant evolution over the past number of years.

The housing crisis in Ireland means students are often unable to compete with other renters seeking accommodation and, in many situations, they have been shut out of the private rental sector.

This has led to increased demand for purpose-built student accommodation, a trend that will continue due to demographic changes and an ...