Canadian Purpose Built Student Accommodation: Huge demand for student housing makes it a lucrative opportunity for investors As enrolment at Canada’s universities and colleges continues to grow, the space for lecture halls, labs and academic offices is becoming scarcer. The same goes for on- and off-campus student housing. More than 1.5 million full-time students are […]
Student housing proves to be a lucrative niche for investors Shirley Won Special to The Globe and Mail Shown below is a clip from the article. Off-campus housing has also gone more upscale, with some offering stainless-steel appliances, granite kitchen counter tops and in-suite laundry. Rooftop patios, fitness studios and theatre rooms are in the […]
Student Housing Asset Commands $55M in Tight Canadian Market Alignvest Student Housing Inc. has entered the Ottawa, Ontario market with the acquisition of 1Eleven—a 224-unit, 357-bed student housing property situated in an undersupplied market—from CA Ventures, for $54.7 million. Cushman & Wakefield negotiated the deal on behalf of the buyer. Located at 111 Cooper St., the […]
