Summary:
- Unipol’s survey of over 2,600 students across 37 UK universities reveals a student housing affordability crisis, with 76% prioritising cost but nearly two-thirds struggling to find accommodation within budget, paying an average of £36 more per week than planned.
- The forthcoming Renters’ Rights Bill poses risks to the student housing market by potentially reducing the availability of HMOs, which currently accommodate almost half of returning students; similar reforms in Scotland led to decreased supply and increased rents.
- Severe shortages are reported in key cities including York, Bristol, and Oxford, while students face early and stressful housing searches, compounded by low awareness of the Renters’ Rights Bill, highlighting the need for coordinated sector action to protect affordable, shared housing near campuses.
Original article:
https://www.unipol.org.uk/news/unipol-survey-finds-rising-rents-a-major-concern-for-75-of-students/
