Student
Another attraction of student property investment, or at least purpose-built student property, is that it is often sold on a fully-managed basis making it a popular hands-off investment. It is also generally considered a good hedge against recession, as it was the only type of property which saw growth in yields during the most recent financial crisis. There are underperforming developments, so assess any given investment opportunity individually, but for the most part student property offers a relatively positive investment avenue.
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