Student Living Spain 2024

Spain is facing a continuous housing shortage compounded by a yearly surge in student numbers. As the 5th largest global market catering to 1.7 million students, with 11% international, a concerning trend emerges- more Spanish students opt to stay in family homes due to financial constraints and challenges securing student accommodation.

In response, the sector delivered 30,000 units in the last 5 years. However, the current pipeline of 20,000 units signifies only a 7% increase in required supply, exposing a substantial gap.

Spain strategically blends underserved markets with a deep understanding of capital markets in Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). Cities like Valencia, drawing substantial student interest and boasting cultural appeal, offer enticing investment prospects. Additionally, within secondary cities, identifying precise micro-locations becomes pivotal for successful PBSA ventures, demanding astute market comprehension in strategic planning.

Key challenges explored:

• Deepening Housing Shortage: Spain grapples with a persistent housing deficit intensified by more Spanish students choosing family homes, heightening accommodation challenges.

• Considerable Housing Supply Gap: Despite delivering 30,000 units in 5 years, the current pipeline of 20,000 units represents a mere 7% increase in required supply. This stark disparity highlights the substantial housing gap, a significant challenge for the sector.

Key opportunities explored:

• Strategic Investment: Spain's grasp of underserved markets in Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) presents investment prospects. Cities like Valencia, with a robust student influx and cultural magnetism, offer promising investment avenues.

• Tapping into Secondary City Potential: Targeting precise micro-locations within secondary cities holds promise for PBSA investments. Identifying specific areas within these urban centers where demand is unmet requires sharp market insight for strategic planning.

Who are we?

The Class Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded in 2011 with the aim of helping the student living sector to attract and retain the brightest young minds. In promoting this mission, we hope to pave the way to social and economic success for university cities across Europe.

Together with our industry-leading community, we set out to rethink the places where students live, work, and learn. We are focussed on uniting both public and private stakeholders, such as HE institutes, PBSA providers, city and council leaders, and external suppliers to make student accommodation more affordable, accessible, and available in Europe.

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