A - Ajay Ahuja

City:

ABERDEEN

Universities

University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University

Population:

226,940

Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Total

University of Aberdeen

10260

3405

13665

Robert Gordon University

8840

3010

11850

Total

19100

6415

25515

Campus Capacity

(3300)

(700)

(4000)

Size of Market

15800

5715

21515

Drop out rates:

University of Aberdeen

14%

Robert Gordon University

13%

Student Areas

Bridge of don, City centre, Old Aberdeen, Woodside

Accommodation Officer Contacts:

University

Tel

Address

Web

Landlord Accreditation Scheme?

University of Aberdeen

01224 273502

Accommodation Office
Central Refectory, Elphinstone Road
Aberdeen
AB24 2TU

www.abdn.ac.uk/

Robert Gordon University

01224 262140

Student Accommodation Service
Robert Gordon University
Schoolhill
Aberdeen
AB10 1FR

www.rgu.ac.uk

Planned development for city

Aberdeen council have initiated work for the city's new £120m bypass, but saw locals opposing the construction last year in response to the plans.As part of a £90m city growth fund, outlined in 2003, to provide assistance for economic and social developments over the next three years, £11.5m will be going to Aberdeen with the rest going to five other cities.

Planned development for universities

University of Aberdeen

Ranking among the premiership of the top 20 universities in the UK, it is also an active participant in the economic, industrial and cultural life of north east Scotland. In partnership with local research institutes, and through developing specialist centres, Aberdeen is acknowledged to be at the leading edge of research in many fields.Teacher training initiatives at the University are set to be revolutionised thanks to a £1.8m cash award from the Scottish Executive and The Hunter Foundation (THF).

Robert Gordon University

Late summer 2003 saw the commencement of building work on a new sports centre being built by The Robert Gordon University at its Garthdee campus in Aberdeen. The facilities, costing £10 million, will be a major asset for the University, local community and the North East of Scotland.Facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, a dramatic climbing wall that will traverse through three floors, a main hall for indoor hockey, badminton, tennis, 5-a-side football, basketball, cricket and volleyball, and an activity hall for fencing, judo, karate, aerobics, dance, yoga and table-tennis.

Campus room rental**:

Minimum

Maximum

£45

£90

Yield range

10.9 – 13.3%

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

4 bed house

5 bed house

6 or more bed house

Entry Price

£55,000

£80,000

£100,000

£135,000

Median Room Rate

£52

£55

£54

£52

Average Yield B*

13.3%

13%

12.7%

10.9%

B - Estimated Annual Profit

£3,389

£4,672

£5,652

£5,657

Financial Scores

Total(out of 10)

Capital Growth(out of 5)

Yield(out of 5)

Description:

Aberdeen is 103 miles from Edinburgh and 410 miles from London. Aberdeen has plenty to offer in terms of pubs, clubs and shopping. There are two cinemas, the Odeon and a Virgin Multiplex, and several theatres.Not forgetting the beautiful, sandy beaches close to the city, which are very popular for student beach parties during the summer. There are also the joys of Seaton Park, in which there is ample room to undertake sporting activities.

Websites to advertise on:

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

Easy roommate: http://uk.easyroommate.com

Link to Aberdeen Listings online: www.letting-in-scotland.co.uk

Letting Agents: www.ledingham-chalmers.co.uk

Student listings: www.studentpad.co.uk

Estate Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Burnside Kemp Fraser

48, Queens Rd, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB15 4YE