Publisher's Synopsis
During their time of study, most students in higher education live in private rented accommodation, either in the open market private rented sector or in tied accommodation that is provided by their educational establishment.;This report explores the operation of the student housing market within the broader context of the private rented sector. It provides a typology of student housing markets, based on detailed research in six locations, and considers the characteristics of the broader private rented market in each area. The report also discusses the impact of the student housing market on other groups competing for rented property.