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.      

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.

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.