Exeter's student housing market is facing a critical supply shortage. Discover why this creates a prime opportunity for double-digit yields in Q1 2025.

Why Exeter's Student Supply Crunch Offers Double-Digit Yields (Q1 2025)

The student housing market in Exeter is facing a critical shortage of supply, creating a unique opportunity for investors to achieve double-digit yields in 2025.

The Supply/Demand Imbalance

Exeter University continues to grow its student intake, yet the delivery of Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) has lagged significantly behind demand. This structural imbalance has pushed rents to record highs, with many students struggling to find high-quality accommodation close to campus.

Why This Matters for Investors

For investors, this supply crunch translates directly into strong rental yields and minimal void periods. Properties that are well-located and finished to a high standard are commanding premium rents, with many achieving pre-lets months in advance of the academic year.

The Virtus Strategy

At Virtus Group, we are actively targeting this sector through the acquisition and conversion of suitable properties into high-specification student HMOs and co-living assets. Our focused approach allows us to unlock value in underutilised assets and deliver superior returns to our partners.

Contact us today to learn more about our current opportunities in the Exeter student market.