Knight Frank – UK Student Market Update, 4Q 2024

The report by Knight Frank "UK Student Market Update, 4Q 2024" explores investment trends in the UK Build to Rent (BTR) market. This quarterly review highlights a record year for investment in the UK BTR market, which surpassed £5 billion for the first time in 2024. The report notes a strong increase in multifamily transactions, with a significant contribution from North American investors, marking a 56% rise to £2.8 billion. The UK remains an attractive market for global capital, with cross-border investments accounting for 66% of total investment. The report also discusses the growing role of Single Family Housing (SFH) in the BTR market, which accounted for 36% of total BTR investment value, indicating a potential shift in the market composition.