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Southampton Freehold Development Opportunity
A prime “Heart of the City (Central Shopping Area) Quarter” freehold development opportunity for an interesting and high-quality regeneration scheme which delivers flexible high-density accommodation. Consented scheme of 46,306 sq ft GIA/33,626 sq ft NIA of student accommodation across 2 blocks over 11 floors and including 2 retail / restaurant units to the main frontage.…
Read MoreRecord numbers of students were accepted across the UK in 2021
Despite the pandemic, record numbers of students were accepted across the UK in 2021, as well as record breaking numbers of international enrolment according to UCAS / Knight Frank 2021.
Read More18.6% of the city’s population is aged between 16-24
18.6% of the city’s population is aged between 16-24, this is a significant proportion more than the national average of 10.5% and the largest age group in Southampton.
Read MoreSouthampton ranked 3rd in PwC Good Growth for Cities 2019
Southampton ranked 3rd in PwC Good Growth for Cities 2019 for the third consecutive year and 6th overall in 2021 and the local economy assessed as being among the best in the UK.
Read MoreSouthampton has an economy worth 7.8 billion
According to Southampton Data Observatory, Southampton has an economy worth 7.8 billion in 2019, this was predicted to grow by 2% by 2040. PwC indicates that Southampton was one of the least affected areas from Covid in 2020.
Read MoreCovid has impacted the NHS greatly
Covid has impacted the NHS greatly so much so that the government is calling for an increase in nurses, doctors and graduates of medicine. The government is proposing an increase of 5,000 students a year. This totals 14,500 graduates a year with future expansion on this number expected. 28,690 students applied for medicine in 2021…
Read MoreSouthampton is home to exceptional medical facilities
Southampton is home to exceptional medical facilities and gives hands on teaching in one the UK’s leading teaching hospitals. The University of Southampton has world leading medical research groups such as cancer research, global health, immunology and inflammation research, infectious diseases and more.
Read MoreSouthampton city is considered a healthy market for PBSA investment.
Southampton city is considered a healthy market for PBSA investment. Student numbers are predicted to increase by 27% by 2030 (JLL Dec 2019) with the private sector expected to play a crucial role in addressing the demand.
Read MoreSouthampton is shortlisted for “City of Culture” 2025
Southampton is shortlisted for “City of Culture” 2025 which could mean that, if chosen, the economy will benefit greatly. Gov.uk says that the title would have enormous benefits with previous hosts attracting millions of pounds in additional investment, creating jobs and attracting thousands of visitors.
Read MoreTop 100 University
The University of Southampton, UK, is one of the global top 100 universities (QS rankings 2021) with a community of over 6,500 international students from 135 different countries, with worldwide study and research opportunities.
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