Students landlords - Scotland best

Demand for student housing has prompted a property investment boom according to Savills 'Spotlight on UK Student Housing'.  The student housing market has seen investment of £5bn over the last 2 years.

The greatest opportunity lies in Scotland according to Savills' ranking of university towns.  London also remains a hot spot.

Aberdeen and Glasgow could provide high yields.  This year Savills identified a further opportunity for 11,000 purpose built homes split across Glasgow and Edinburgh with a significant number in Aberdeen. 

Overall Savills is forecasting yields of 6pc for investors in 2014.  Total returns for investors with rising rental prices are likely to come in at 13.7% in 2014.

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