Student housing has been a prized pupil of the real estate scene for years. But the global pandemic has left many wondering about the future of universities – and, critically, at the housing serving those campuses.
As long-time investors in the space, Virtus has seen myriad changes since well before student housing became an institutional asset class. COVID-19 is now throwing yet another curveball at the space, and ironically may be creating a compelling opportunity in student housing. Is it time to head back to school?
This updated Virtus view on student housing covers:
– Why, contrary to popular belief, student housing demand has remained resilient
– Which pre-pandemic trends have been accelerated by COVID-19
– Which university categories will be the winners and the losers
– How student housing’s most significant headwinds are moderating due to the pandemic
– Why the time may be ripe for targeting student housing
Read Student Housing in a Post-COVID World now.
