Occupancy down at Unite Students, but demand surges at ‘elite’ universities Property Unite Students saw a slide in occupancy across its portfolio, offset by resilient demand at top elite universities. The student accommodation developer reported a 9 per cent increase in adjusted earnings to £232.3m for 2025. However, its statutory profit fell by 78 per cent due to a decline in the valuation of the property portfolio. [...]
Student digs giants Unite and Empiric to merge Property Student accommodation provider Unite Group has agreed to an over £700m deal to acquire competitor Empiric Student Property
Will the Renter’s Rights Bill push up costs for student accommodation? Property The Renter’s Rights Bill is set to introduce huge changes into the UK’s property market. Landlords and tenants alike will see significant upheaval, with fixed-term tenancies abolished, no-fault evictions banned and pets allowed. But how much will all of this affect students? Unite, which is the largest provider of student housing in the UK, reckons [...]
Unite Students faces legal action over rats, mould and rubbish in flats September 9, 2024 Hundreds of students across the country have demanded rent refunds from the UK’s biggest accommodation provider, citing problems ranging from rat infestations to dirty flats. Flat Justice, a not-for-profit tenants’ rights group, is currently leading multiple cases against Unite Students for blocks in London, Oxford, Coventry, Liverpool and Birmingham. A spokesperson for Flat Justice said [...]