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City:	DERBY
Universities	University of Derby
Population:	221,716
Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]			*Under Graduate*				*Post Graduate*			*Total*
			10865				2305			13170
	*Campus Capacity*		(1368)				(626)			(1994)
	Size of Market		9497				1679			11176
Drop out rates:	University of Derby						14%
Student Areas	Allestree, ashbourne, Ashbourne Rd, city centre, five lamps, Kedleston Road, Kegworth, normanton, rowditch, spondon
Accommodation Officer Contacts:	*University*	Tel				*Address*		*Web*			*Landlord Accreditation Scheme?*
	University of Derby	01332 622222				Student Housing Centre Ground floor, South Tower, Kedleston Road Campus Derby DE22 1GB		i.terry@derby.ac.ukwww.derby.ac.uk/residential/			Yes
Planned development for city	The Local Councils plan for the next few years involves the continuing improvement and refocusing on the services that whilst maintaining their performance in other areas. They outline the main issues affecting Derby and the Council from April 2004 to March 2007. The council describes its vision and objectives, setting out ten priorities for 2004-05 as accessible on the www.derby.gov.uk website.On a more political aside, The UK independence Party won a seat in Derby in 2004, which could have repercussions on the balance of political activity of Derby.
Planned development for university	University of Derby			In the last five years or so, the University has spent £40 million on new Halls of residence. A new Arts centre has also been established and the university regularly focuses much attention on fashion and art displays. The University has also won grants to build a new Health research centre, a new multi-cultural faith centre and a further £5 million for further accommodation projects, which is apparently, much needed.
Campus room rental:	*Minimum*						*Maximum*
	£40						£60
Yield range	5.8 – 7.4%
Type of property	3 bed house (i.e. 2 bed upstairs + 1 converted other)		4 bed house				5 bed house			6 or more bed house
*Entry Price*	£85,000		£130,000				£179,000			£205,000
*Median Room Rate*	£45		£40				£45			£45
Average Yield B*	7.4%		5.8%				5.9%			6.2%
*B - Estimated Annual Profit*	£1,251		£170				£405			£927
Financial Scores	Total(out of 10)				Capital Growth(out of 5)				Yield(out of 5)
	5				2.5				2.5
Description:	Derby is a good size city with easy access to most places by foot. You can walk across the main shopping centre in twenty minutes. Most of the Halls are roughly halfway between the centre and the Kedleston Road campus, so getting about is easy - especially as buses link all the main campuses and Halls.Escape to the countryside and beyond is also an easy option. The Peak District National Park is just thirty minutes away by train, bus or car. It's the most visited National Park - after Mount Fuji - in the world. Derby's geographical location is an added bonus - London is just two hours away by train.
Websites to advertise on:	Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.com
Estate Agents:	Address						Tel			Web
Ashley Adams	3 Market Place, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3PW						01332 200020			http://www.mab.org.uk
Bairstow Eves	8 Market Place, Derby, DE1 3QE						01332 341200			http://www.bairstowevescountrywide.co.uk
Bradford And Bingley Marketplace Ltd	18 St James Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1RJ						01332 331181			http://www.bbg.co.uk
Hall & Partners	19-21 James Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1RF						01332 203020			http://www.hallandbenson.com
Letting Agents:	Address						Tel			Web
Burchell Edwards	30 Market Place, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1HA						01332 345645			http://www.burchelledwards.com
Everington And Ruddle	7 Bridge Street, Belper, Derby, Derbyshire, DE6						01773 829942			http://www.everingtonruddle.co.uk
Halifax Property Services	5 Derby Road, Melbourne, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 1FE						01332 864545			http://www.halifax.co.uk/estateagency/home.shtml
Long And Partners	2B Chapel St, Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7JP						01332 544488			http://www.longandpartners.co.uk
Jonathan Fox	1 Risley Lane, Breaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3AU						01332 874489			http://www.jonathanfox.co.uk

City:

DUNDEE

Universities

University of Abertay Dundee, University of Dundee

Population:

145,460

Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Total

University of Abertay Dundee

3815

680

4495

University of Dundee

12340

4125

16465

Total

16155

4805

20960

Campus Capacity

(2380)

(420)

(2800)

Size of Market

13775

4385

18160

Drop out rates:

University of Abertay Dundee

19%

University of Dundee

13%

Student Areas

Central, Charleston, Clepington, Dens, West end

Accommodation Officer Contacts:

University

Tel

Address

Web

Landlord Accreditation Scheme?

University of Abertay Dundee

01382 308059

Accommodation Office
University of Abertay Dundee
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG

www.abertay.ac.uk

University of Dundee

01382 344040

Residences Office
University of Dundee
3 Cross Row
Dundee
DD1 4HN

www.dundee.ac.uk

Planned development for city

The city council economic department launched a new property website as part of the ongoing drive to market Dundee’s economic opportunities. The online property search facility lists hundreds of commercial properties across the city. The website has been designed to be easy to use and features properties from 25 agents. It is part of an ongoing city council campaign to attract investment into the city by highlighting the economic attractions of Dundee to as wide an audience as possible. To access, follow the link: www.locate-dundee.co.uk/propertyA £20 million Digital Media Park in Tayside has been given the green light and will form part of a major thrust to promote Scotland’s creative industries internationally. Scottish Enterprise Tayside’s plans to transform a former Railway Goods Yard in the City into 260,000 sq ft of tailored accommodation to serve Digital Media companies.The development will complement the other similar projects in the area. The Media Park will have the potential to create 1000 jobs and will support the development and growth of start-up and existing digital media companies.Recent developments near the University include a revitalised cultural quarter and the Overgate Shopping Centre. Dundee isn’t exactly a tourist magnet so prices (and wages) tend to be relatively low.

Planned development for universities

University of Abertay Dundee

A new Abertay Psychology Centre will help play a key role in shaping thinking for the 21st century.The £280,000 Centre is a state-of-the-art research complex comprising advanced laboratories, testing rooms and a language-recording suite. Funding for the Centre came in the form of a grant from the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council’s Science Research Investment Fund.

University of Dundee

The Students' Union recently received an extensive overhaul. Belmont Hall is also due to be upgraded though details are not yet clear.
The University has developed a major reputation within the Medical and Biosciences sector and thus substantial funding for research has been obtained. For those following genetics, a Post Genome Research Centre is due to be established. Further plans are in place for the Queen Mother’s Centenary Research Centre.
To complement the opening of the Centre for Legal Practise, Dundee is to be a centre for the Scottish Institute for Enterprise.

Campus room rental**:

Minimum

Maximum

£42

£75

Yield range

9.9 – 10.9%

3 bed house (i.e. 2 bed upstairs + 1 converted other)

4 bed house

5 bed house

6 or more bed house

Entry Price

£58,000

£80,000

£100,000

£120,000

Median Room Rate

£45

£42

£45

Average Yield B*

10.9%

9.9%

10.6%

B - Estimated Annual Profit

£2,466

£2,717

£3,396

£4,752

Financial Scores

Total(out of 10)

Capital Growth(out of 5)

Yield(out of 5)

7.5

3.5

Description:

Dundee, the capital of Tayside Region and with a population of roughly 150,000, Dundee is large enough to support all of the activities expected of a major city but small enough not to be overwhelming.Dundee University’s main campus is a short walk from the City Centre. Architecturally, there is a mixture of old and new.The city overlooks the beautiful River Tar. The local area is in the lowest insurance band rating, and this is just one reflection of the success of council-police community safety initiatives. The city itself is kept relatively clean and is generally calm.

Websites to advertise on:

Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.comStudent Lets Dundee region: www.lets-stay.com/

Estate Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Blackadders

40 Whitehall Street, Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4AF

01382 342222

http://www.blackadders.co.uk

Your Move

22 Whitehall Crescent, Dundee, Angus, DD1 4AU

01382 224333

http://www.your-move.co.uk

Michael A Brown

17 South Tay Street, Dundee, Angus, DD1 1NR

01382 204242

Cowie Campbell

95 Fort Street Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Angus, DD5 2AA

01382 776200

http://cowiecampbell.co.uk

Letting Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Miller Hendry

8 Whitehall Crescent, Dundee, DD1 4AU

01382 200301

http://www.miller-hendry.com/

Shield And Kyd

15 Whitehall Crescent, Dundee, DD1 4AR

01382 202773

http://www.shieldandkyd.co.uk

Thorntons

3 Whitehall Cresent, Dundee, Angus, DD1

01382 200099

http://www.thorntonsws.co.uk

Lawson Coull And Duncan

136-138 Nethergate, Dundee, Angus, DD1 4PA

01382 227555

http://www.lawsoncoull.co.uk

Keir Moodie And Co

20 Whitehall Crescent, Dundee, Angus, DD4 4AU

01382 204138

http://www.mge.uk.net

City:

DURHAM

Universities

University of Durham

Population:

87,725

Student Population:

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Total

10765

4550

15315

Campus Capacity

(4786)

(600)

(5386)

Size of Market

5979

3950

9,929

Drop out rates:

University of Durham

Student Areas

Bowburn, Framwellgate Moor, Gilesgate moor, Langley Moor, Meadowfield, Viaduct, Nevilles cross, Claypath, Centre, West Cornforth

Accommodation Officer Contacts:

University

Tel

Address

Web

Landlord Accreditation Scheme?

University of Durham

0191 374 3330

Student's Union
Dunelm House
New Elvert
Durham
DH1 3AN

www.dur.ac.uk/colleges.htm

Yes

Planned development for city

Plans have been laid down to radically transform the city and put it firmly on the map as a major tourist destination. The 20-year masterplan aims to put it on par with favoured tourist destinations like Cambridge, Bath, York and Chester.Some of the strengths highlighted from a report in March 2004 include the city's heritage, setting, people, learning and its authenticity. However, weaknesses requiring attention include a "chronic" under-investment in marketing and communications, accessibility problems and "mediocre" retail provision.The parties involved in the proposed transformation include Durham City and Durham County councils, One NorthEast, Durham University and the Dean and Chapter. The popular travel writer Bill Bryson was also awarded an honorary degree by Durham University after he praised the city of Durham; prompting readers "If you have never been to Durham, go there at once."

Planned development for university

University of Durham

Pencilled in over the forthcoming years, is the construction of its long-planned 16th college. A new 600-bed college and refurbishments to two other colleges, that in total, will add 1000 student rooms in the city. The overall £35.5 million project is due for completion in 2006.The University has expanded student numbers over the past 15 years in line with the policies of successive governments, and although it has already built about 1000 extra rooms during the same period, the number of students who live out of college in rented housing has increased.A £20 million science centre was also opened recently.

Campus room rental:

Minimum

Maximum

£55

£78

Yield range

5.6 – 8.5%

Type of property

3 bed house (i.e. 2 bed upstairs + 1 converted other)

4 bed house

5 bed house

6 or more bed house

Entry Price****

£80,000

£100,000

£145,000

£225,000

Median Room Rate

£47

£45

Average Yield B*

8.3%

8.5%

7.3%

5.6%

B - Estimated Annual Profit

£1,702

£2,268

£1,935

£27

Financial Scores

Total(out of 10)

Capital Growth(out of 5)

Yield(out of 5)

Description:

Websites to advertise on:

Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.comEasy roommate: http://uk.easyroommate.com

Estate Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Halifax Property Services

34 Saddler Street, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3NU

0191 3844722

http://www.halifax.co.uk

Reeds Rains

3a Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL

0191 384 1222

durham@reedsrains.co.ukwww.reedsrains.com

JW Wood Estate Agents

7 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL

0191 3869921

durham@jww.co.ukwww.jww.co.uk

Pattinson Estate Agents

25 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1RH

0191 3832133

durham@pattinson.co.ukwww.pattinson.co.uk

Letting Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Stuart Edwards Estate Agents

1 Blue Coat Building, Clay Path, Durham, DH1 1RF

Robinsons Chartered Surveyors

Residential Lettings & Management, 52 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HN

0191 386 2777

www.robinsonsestateagents.co.uk

Emmatt Rundle

PO Box 371, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0WZ

01207 528037

emmat.rundle@btclick.comwww.emmatt-rundle.co.uk

Bairstow Eves

23 Elvet Bridge, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3AA

0191 3862829

http://www.bairstowevescountrywide.co.uk

Bradley Hall

17 Old Elvet Durham City, Durham, County Durham, DH13HL

0191 3839999

http://www.bradleyhall.co.uk

City:

DYFED (WALES) – Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Lampeter

Universities

University of Wales Aberystwyth, Trinity College Carmarthen, University of Wales Lampeter

Population:

173,635

Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Total

University of Wales Aberystwyth

8425

2395

10825

Trinity College Carmarthen

2325

285

2610

University of Wales Lampeter

6055

1050

7105

Total

16805

3730

20540

Campus Capacity

(3910)

(690)

(4600)

Size of Market

12895

3040

15940

Drop out rates:

University of Wales Aberystwyth

Trinity College Carmarthen

14%

University of Wales Lampeter

19%

Student Areas

Penglais, Carmarthen, Pentre Jane Morgan, Pen-y-Lan, Godre'r Glais, Lampeter,

Accommodation Officer Contacts:

University

Tel

Address

Web

Landlord Accreditation Scheme?

University of Wales Aberystwyth

01970 622772/3

Residential Services
Penbryn
Penglais
Aberystwyth
SY23 3BY

http://www.aber.ac.uk

Trinity College Carmarthen

01267 676714

Accommodation Office
Trinity College
Carmarthen
Dyfed
SA31 3EP

www.trinity-cm.ac.uk

University of Wales Lampeter

01570 424783

Lampeter
Ceredigion
SA48 7ED

www.lamp.ac.uk/

Planned development for city

A new £15m scheme shopping development, which could create up to 250 jobs, has been given the go-ahead by planning chiefs in mid Wales.The major town centre development in Aberystwyth will be built on the site of a livestock market. It claims that the shopping centre will attract more shoppers and increase spin-off trade for other town centre shops.Plans for a multi-screen cinema, , bowling centre, department store and new shops on a former cattle mart site in Carmarthen was approved in 2004. Councillors have given unanimous backing in principle to the proposal - the seventh in two years. The chamber of trade believes it will bring more visitors to the town.

Planned development for universities

University of Wales Aberystwyth

The university has recently completed the building of a new Sports and Excercise Department. Another project, to build a new International Politics building, is planned but construction has yet to begin.Over £6.5m has been put forward for investment with the refinancing of student accommodation of the student village Pentre Jane Morgan. The agreement grants a 25 year lease for Pentre Jane Morgan to Tai Cartrefi, and a subsidiary of Gwalia Housing Group, and a not-for-profit social landlord registered with The National Assembly for Wales.

Trinity College Carmarthen

The University of Wales has recommended that the University should be strengthened and expanded to include other university sector colleges in Wales. The recommendation would include Carmarthen's Trinity College as a full member of the University of Wales alongside such universities as Aberystwyth, Bangor, Cardiff, Lampeter and Swansea. At the moment the College is an Associate College that awards University of Wales degrees.

University of Wales Lampeter

In January 2004, the university broke tradition by enrolling students to start courses in January.This is the first Welsh institution to offer admission to some degrees in January, as well as in the traditional month of September. This means that students starting their degree course this month can "fast-track" their studies to graduate at the same time as students who began in the autumn. "January" students can still graduate at the same time as others if they take extra modules during summer holidays.

Campus room rental**:

Minimum

Maximum

£42

£95

Yield range

5.4 – 6.1%

3 bed house (i.e. 2 bed upstairs + 1 converted other)

4 bed house

5 bed house

6 or more bed house

Entry Price

£100,000

£130,000

£180,000

£200,000

Median Room Rate

£43

£41

Average Yield B*

6.1%

5.9%

5.4%

5.8%

B - Estimated Annual Profit

£351

£318

-£392

£250

Financial Scores

Total(out of 10)

Capital Growth(out of 5)

Yield(out of 5)

Description:

If you like pubs, Aberystwyth is the place to be. Some students complain about how far Aberystwyth is from any other large cities. In reality the situation really isn't that bad. Aberystwyth is the terminus of the mainline railway from Birmingham, which makes rail travel fairly simple.Lampeter is set in the beautiful Teifi Valley. The scenery is absolutely stunning and this is what attracts many students. The town itself is pretty with a population of 3000 and has a few small shops. The nearest big towns are Carmarthen and Aberystwth. This can be really important as Lampeter can get a bit claustrophobic at times.Carmarthen is the commercial centre for a large and thriving area. A busy market town, it has a good mix of traditional and modern shopping facilities, excellent leisure facilities and nightlife. It is served by major road and rail networks and is within easy reach of ferry services to and from Ireland.

Websites to advertise on:

Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.com

Estate Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Aled Ellis And Co Ltd

16 Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, Dyfed, SY23 1NP

01970 626160

http://www.aledellis.com

Aled Ellis And Co Ltd

16 Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, Dyfed, SY23 1NP