PBSA typically offers 6–8% net yields with full hands-off management by specialist operators (Loc8me, Unite, Fresh). Studios £60–£120k in regional cities, often sold with rental guarantees for years 1–2.
Investment term
PBSA
Student housing built and operated professionally.
Also known as
Purpose-Built Student Accommodation
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BTL
Buying residential property to rent to tenants.
Cash-on-cash return
Annual net cashflow as a percentage of the total cash you invested.
Gross yield
Annual rent as a percentage of property price, ignores costs.
HMO
A single house let to 3+ unrelated tenants sharing facilities.
NHBC
The UK's leading new-home 10-year warranty provider.
Off-plan
Buying a property before it's built.
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