Southern Europe draws record 27% share of European student housing investment, Savills says
- Southern Europe leads investor preferences for purpose-built student accommodation in 2026, with Spain attracting 15% of respondents and Italy 13%.
- The region captured a record 27% of European investment in the sector during the first nine months of the year.
- Low accommodation provision and rising international student numbers are increasing pressure on existing supply in Southern Europe.
- The UK attracted 13% of investor preferences, rising from joint sixth place in 2025 as European platform owners seek market entry.
- Capital flows could shift, with 63% of survey respondents expecting increased investment from Asia Pacific.
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