Student residences face a paradox in the real estate market. Never have so many university students looked for accommodation outside their city of origin, and never have so many beds been opened in such a short period. However, the pipeline of new projects is shrinking, signaling a slowdown in the sector.
The sector has entered a phase where it delivers faster than it replenishes, meaning existing projects are occupied more quickly than new projects emerge to meet demand. This situation occurs at a time when demand for student residences reaches historic highs.
The conjunction between record demand for student accommodation and the reduction in the supply of new projects creates a tension in the market that could worsen the shortage of available beds for students in the coming years.
