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City:

EDINBURGH

Universities

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh College of Art, Heriot-Watt University, Napier University, Queen Margaret University College

Population:

449,020

Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Total

University of Edinburgh

1295

5945

22095

Edinburgh College of Art

16150

280

1575

Heriot-Watt University

5130

3065

8195

Napier University

10745

2590

13335

Queen Margaret University College

3680

905

4585

Total

37000

12785

49785

Campus Capacity

(9,200)

(1,800)

(11000)

Size of Market

27800

10985

38785

Drop out rates:

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh College of Art

14%

Heriot-Watt University

14%

Napier University

18%

Queen Margaret University College

15%

Student Areas

Abbeyhill, Bruntsfield, City centre, Corstorphine, Fountainbridge, Leith, Marchmont, Morningside, New town, Newington, Polwarth, Sighthill, West end

Accommodation Officer Contacts:

University

Tel

Address

Web

Landlord Accreditation Scheme?

University of Edinburgh

0131 667 1971

Allocations Division
Pollock Halls of Residence
18 Holyrood Park Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5AY

www.ed.ac.uk

Yes

Edinburgh College of Art

0131 221 6023

Student Welfare Services
Lauriston Place
Edinburgh
EH3 9DF

www.eca.ac.uk

Heriot-Watt University

0131 451 3386

Accommodation Office
Hugh Nisbet Building
Riccarton Campus
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS

www.hw.ac.uk

Yes

Napier University

0131 455 4545/4211

Accommodation Service
Craiglockhart Campus
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ

www.napier.ac.uk

Queen Margaret University College

0131 317 3311

Accommodation Office
Corstorphine Campus
Clerwood Terrace
Edinburgh
EH12 8TS

www.qmced.ac.uk

Yes

Planned development for city

The redevelopment of one of Edinburgh New Town's most famous buildings is to cost £60 million. The former post office site is being turned into the capital's biggest speculative office development. Waverley Gate is a flagship development in the heart of Edinburgh's historic New Town.Recycling services in Edinburgh will receive an £83m boost from the Scottish Executive's strategic waste fund. The money will go towards initiatives aimed at recycling an extra one million tonnes of material by 2020. The funding is part of £138m awarded to four councils in Scotland.

Planned development for universities

University of Edinburgh

Plans for the £200 million flagship facility for Scotland's biotechnology activities could create up to 6,000 jobs. The biomedical research park will be built at Little France, next to the new Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and Chancellor's Building, the University's Medical School.

Edinburgh College of Art

Edinburgh College of Art has an international reputation as one of the most successful independent art colleges in the UK. The facilities are excellent and staffs are practising artists, designers, architects, curators and writers, many with international reputations.

Heriot-Watt University

The first Beer Academy in Scotland, set up by brewing companies with a view to lifelong learning among consumers as well as people in the trade was to be launched in May 2004.George Philliskirk, the new director for the academy, has a budget of £240,000 donated by Britain's brewers and industry organisations.

Napier University

Napier University’s redeveloped Craiglockhart campus will be home to the University’s Business School and has undergone a £25m redevelopment and features the iconic egg-shaped lecture theatre that has already become a landmark in the capital.

Queen Margaret University College

The planning committee of East Lothian Council has backed recommendations to grant outline planning permission for Scotland's first University campus of the 21st Century. Queen Margaret University College (QMUC), in association with architects Dyer Associates, will prepare detailed plans for the 35 acre site at Craighall. Over 4000 staff and students will relocate from existing campuses at Corstorphine and Leith in 2007. The £multi million development will largely be financed by a deal with property developers Persimmon, which will inherit the prime residential site at Corstorphine. Other cash will be raised from the sale of the Leith campus and development fundraising activities.

Campus room rental**:

Minimum

Maximum

£45

£100

Yield range

4.7 – 8.5%

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

£155,000

£210,000

£350,000

Median Room Rate

£60

£61

£58

Average Yield B*

8.5%

7.4%

6.5%

4.7%

B - Estimated Annual Profit

£2,268

£2,200

£1,454

-£2,665

Financial Scores

Total(out of 10)

Capital Growth(out of 5)

Yield(out of 5)

3.5

2.5

Description:

Edinburgh is a vibrant and happening city. With the castle overlooking the Princes Street Gardens, and life, as a result of Scotland's relaxed licensing laws, the city is beautiful.However, like all large cities, it is quite expensive. However, many pubs offer happy hours or student discount nights, when drinks are more reasonably priced.

Edinburgh has a variety of interesting museums, and numerous beautiful buildings. This is not to mention theatres. During the Edinburgh Festival the whole city comes alive.

Websites to advertise on:

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

Student pad Edinburgh: www.studentpad.co.uk/index.htm

Queen Mary Private sector list: www.qmced.ac.uk/accommod/acclists.htm

Information for students: www.studentnewspaper.org

Residential lettings: www.drm-residential.fsnet.co.uk

Edinburgh property rentals: www.charleswhite.propertysalesonline.com

Estate Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

James Gibb

4 Atholl Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 8HT

0131 2293481

http://www.jamesgibb.co.uk

Grigor Hales

135 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH11 1TH

0131 3135556

http://www.grigorhales.com

Strutt And Parker

Edinburgh Office, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 7HR

0131 2262500

http://www.struttandparker.co.uk

The M G Partnership

43 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 7EB

0131 2400970

http://www.admit.co.uk

Letting Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

FDP Savills

46 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH2 4HQ

0131 2473700

http://www.fpdsavills.co.uk

Bennett And Robertson

16 Walker Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 7NN

0131 2254001

http://www.benrob.co.uk

Shield And Kyd

100 Easter Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH7 5RH

0131 6618300

http://www.shieldandkyd.co.uk

Somerville And Russell

2a Coates Crescent, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 7AL

0131 2203503

http://www.somervilleandrussell.co.uk/

Mac Lachlan And Mac Kenzie

8 Walker Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 7LH

0131 2203336

http://www.macmac.com

City:

EXETER

Universities

University of Exeter

Population:

111,078

Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Total

9370

3775

13150

Campus Capacity

(3300)

(700)

(4000)

Size of Market

6070

3075

9150

Drop out rates:

University of Exeter

Student Areas

Newton, St. James, Pennsylvania

Accommodation Officer Contacts:

University

Tel

Address

Web

Landlord Accreditation Scheme?

University of Exeter

01392 262524

Accommodation Office
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ

www.ex.ac.uk

Yes

Planned development for city

A £100m investment in schools in Exeter has been given the go-ahead by Devon County Council. The council has signed a 30-year contract with Mowlem and Innisfree as part of a private finance initiative. All five of Exeter's secondary schools will have new buildings.A £3.5m expansion scheme is being carried out at a Devon airport, creating nearly 100 jobs. A new hangar will enable low cost airline Flybe to expand its aircraft maintenance operations, creating 96 new full-time jobs in the next five years.

Planned development for universities

University of Exeter

The University have recently launched a Centre for Climate Change Impact Forecasting, in association with the University of Plymouth.The University is also investing a further £35 million in accommodation over the next five years. In the first phase for October 2004 this means a brand new Hall (Holland Hall) and additional purpose-built rooms at Lopes Hall.About 100 new jobs are being created as part of the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative. The University of Exeter is to move 500 students and all of its Cornwall-based operations to Tremough Campus at Penryn. They will join the 750 students of Falmouth College of Arts, which has owned and occupied the site since 1999.

Falmouth College of Arts and the University of Exeter are to share new buildings, costing £50m, which have been funded mainly by Objective One as part of the Combined Universities in Cornwall (CUC) initiative.

The final phase, which will open in September 2004, contains laboratories for the University of Exeter and shared facilities such as a library, restaurants and a fitness centre. The two institutions have also paid for a new £18m 500-bed student residence at Tremough.

Campus room rental**:

Minimum

Maximum

£61

£108

Yield range

6.8 – 7.4%

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

4 bed house

5 bed house

6 or more bed house

Entry Price

£110,000

£140,000

£175,000

£220,000

Median Room Rate

£53

£55

£56

Average Yield B*

6.8%

7.4%

7.2%

B - Estimated Annual Profit

£1,029

£1,972

£2,465

£2,734

Financial Scores

Total(out of 10)

Capital Growth(out of 5)

Yield(out of 5)

5.5

2.5

Description:

Exeter is in the heart of the West Country. It's not a big city but it is certainly a beautiful one. According to the EU it has the highest quality of life of any English city and when you get there you can see why.Although, not full of clubs, Exeter does have a few. As many potential students seem to suspect, mainstream and cheese rule the roost but contrary to some reports the city does have a decent alternative scene.

Websites to advertise on:

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

Link from University: www.exeteruniversityaccommodation.co.uk/

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

Estate Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Bower & Bower

25 Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1AL

01392 270778

http://www.teamprop.co.uk