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City:	SHEFFIELD
Universities	University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University
Population:	513,234
Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]			*Under Graduate*				*Post Graduate*			*Total*
	University of Sheffield		18650				6855			25505
	Sheffield Hallam University		20190				6290			26480
	*Total*		38840				13145			51985
	*Campus Capacity*		(6304)				(900)			(7204)
	Size of Market		32536				12245			44781
Drop out rates:	University of Sheffield						4%
	Sheffield Hallam University						10%
Student Areas	Abbeydale, Broomhill, Central Sheffield, Crookes, Crookesmoor, Ecclesall, Highfields, Hunters bar, Nether edge, Netherthorpe, off Ecclesall road Sharrow, Walkley
Accommodation Officer Contacts:	*University*	Tel				*Address*		*Web*			*Landlord Accreditation Scheme?*
	University of Sheffield	0114 222 6041				Accommodation & Campus Services The University of Sheffield Sorby Hall Endcliffe Vale Road Sheffield S10 3ES		www.shef.ac.uk/housing			Yes
	Sheffield Hallam University	0114 225 4503				Accommodation Centre 38-40 Howard Street City Campus Sheffield S1 1WB		www.shu.ac.uk			Yes
Planned development for city	A former South Yorkshire coalfield is to be transformed into a £100m business park, creating at least 2,000 jobs. The 84-acre Brookfields Park, has appointed brownfield regeneration specialist St Paul's Developments to lead the scheme. It is a key step in the regeneration of the Dearne Valley, where 10,000 jobs have been created in the past decade.
Planned development for universities	University of Sheffield			Half of the University’s residential accommodation is to be privatised. The University had wanted to do this for a long time, but had encountered fierce reaction from the Students Union in the Past. The news, which was released in Winter 2002, did cause some outrage amongst the Students Union.The university has decided that two halls of residence should be sold on the open market over a period of at least five years from 2003. Student representatives say this could result in a massive hike in rent for students.
	Sheffield Hallam University			A £50 million pound investment has recently been made in new learning facilities including the prize-winning and renowned Adsetts Learning Centre. The Centre is open 24 hours per day and combines library, lecture theatres and other facilities including state of the art network facilities with more than 1600 workspace and IT resources and access to modern journals, books, videos, live TV, video conferencing and CD ROMs.
Campus room rental:**	*Minimum*						*Maximum*
	£42						£100
Yield range	5.5 – 8%
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*	£100,000		£110,000				£175,000			£235,000
*Median Room Rate*	£45		£47				£47			£46
Average Yield B*	6.3%		8%				6.3%			5.5%
*B - Estimated Annual Profit*	£576		£2,119				£961			-£197
Financial Scores	Total(out of 10)				Capital Growth(out of 5)				Yield(out of 5)
	6.5				4				2.5
Description:	The Universities are woven into the fabric of the West of the city with a departments dotted here and there and the space in between filled with student housing, sports facilities and shops. Out of town there is the vast Meadowhall shopping centre.Sheffield is one of the Midlands' major cities and despite its decline during the late 70's and early 80's it has undergone some considerable redevelopment. Nightlife is quite good with some swanky new bars and cafés having sprung up. The sheer number of students in the city means that scholars form a major part of the population.
Websites to advertise on:	Sheffield University official Portal: http://portland.shef.ac.uk/housingfinder/Local online Classifieds: www.sheffnet.co.ukNational student listings: www.studentaccommodationuk.com/Local and National student listings : www.accommodationforstudents.comEasy roommate: http://uk.easyroommate.com
Estate Agents:	Address						Tel			Web
Blundells	84 Queen Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1						0114 2721091			http://www.blundells.co.uk
Eadon Lockwood & Riddle	501 Glossop Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, S10 2QE						0114 2660061			http://www.elr.co.uk
Halifax Property Services	5 Market Street Chapeltown, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1						0114 2570696			http://www.halifax.co.uk
Winkworth	City Centre Office 66 Campo Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1						0114 2765715			http://www.winkworth.co.uk
Letting Agents:	Address						Tel			Web
Haybrook Property Services	Crystal Peaks, 4 Peak Square, Sheffield, S20 7PH						0114 251 1710			http://www.haybrook.com
Lewis Wadsworth	19 Figtree Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2DJ						0114 2731121			http://www.lewiswadsworth.co.uk
Property Plus	34 Dronfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S18						01246 412000			http://www.pplus.co.uk/
Reeds Rains	936 Ecclesall Road Banner Cross, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7TR						0114 2670150			http://www.reedsrains.co.uk
William H Brown - Sheffield	37-39 Church Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GL						0114 2769062			http://www.rightmove.co.uk

City:	SHEFFIELD
Universities	University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University
Population:	513,234
Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]			*Under Graduate*				*Post Graduate*			*Total*
	University of Sheffield		18650				6855			25505
	Sheffield Hallam University		20190				6290			26480
	*Total*		38840				13145			51985
	*Campus Capacity*		(6304)				(900)			(7204)
	Size of Market		32536				12245			44781
Drop out rates:	University of Sheffield						4%
	Sheffield Hallam University						10%
Student Areas	Abbeydale, Broomhill, Central Sheffield, Crookes, Crookesmoor, Ecclesall, Highfields, Hunters bar, Nether edge, Netherthorpe, off Ecclesall road Sharrow, Walkley
Accommodation Officer Contacts:	*University*	Tel				*Address*		*Web*			*Landlord Accreditation Scheme?*
	University of Sheffield	0114 222 6041				Accommodation & Campus Services The University of Sheffield Sorby Hall Endcliffe Vale Road Sheffield S10 3ES		www.shef.ac.uk/housing			Yes
	Sheffield Hallam University	0114 225 4503				Accommodation Centre 38-40 Howard Street City Campus Sheffield S1 1WB		www.shu.ac.uk			Yes
Planned development for city	A former South Yorkshire coalfield is to be transformed into a £100m business park, creating at least 2,000 jobs. The 84-acre Brookfields Park, has appointed brownfield regeneration specialist St Paul's Developments to lead the scheme. It is a key step in the regeneration of the Dearne Valley, where 10,000 jobs have been created in the past decade.
Planned development for universities	University of Sheffield			Half of the University’s residential accommodation is to be privatised. The University had wanted to do this for a long time, but had encountered fierce reaction from the Students Union in the Past. The news, which was released in Winter 2002, did cause some outrage amongst the Students Union.The university has decided that two halls of residence should be sold on the open market over a period of at least five years from 2003. Student representatives say this could result in a massive hike in rent for students.
	Sheffield Hallam University			A £50 million pound investment has recently been made in new learning facilities including the prize-winning and renowned Adsetts Learning Centre. The Centre is open 24 hours per day and combines library, lecture theatres and other facilities including state of the art network facilities with more than 1600 workspace and IT resources and access to modern journals, books, videos, live TV, video conferencing and CD ROMs.
Campus room rental:**	*Minimum*						*Maximum*
	£42						£100
Yield range	5.5 – 8%
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*	£100,000		£110,000				£175,000			£235,000
*Median Room Rate*	£45		£47				£47			£46
Average Yield B*	6.3%		8%				6.3%			5.5%
*B - Estimated Annual Profit*	£576		£2,119				£961			-£197
Financial Scores	Total(out of 10)				Capital Growth(out of 5)				Yield(out of 5)
	6.5				4				2.5
Description:	The Universities are woven into the fabric of the West of the city with a departments dotted here and there and the space in between filled with student housing, sports facilities and shops. Out of town there is the vast Meadowhall shopping centre.Sheffield is one of the Midlands' major cities and despite its decline during the late 70's and early 80's it has undergone some considerable redevelopment. Nightlife is quite good with some swanky new bars and cafés having sprung up. The sheer number of students in the city means that scholars form a major part of the population.
Websites to advertise on:	Sheffield University official Portal: http://portland.shef.ac.uk/housingfinder/Local online Classifieds: www.sheffnet.co.ukNational student listings: www.studentaccommodationuk.com/Local and National student listings : www.accommodationforstudents.comEasy roommate: http://uk.easyroommate.com
Estate Agents:	Address						Tel			Web
Blundells	84 Queen Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1						0114 2721091			http://www.blundells.co.uk
Eadon Lockwood & Riddle	501 Glossop Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, S10 2QE						0114 2660061			http://www.elr.co.uk
Halifax Property Services	5 Market Street Chapeltown, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1						0114 2570696			http://www.halifax.co.uk
Winkworth	City Centre Office 66 Campo Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1						0114 2765715			http://www.winkworth.co.uk
Letting Agents:	Address						Tel			Web
Haybrook Property Services	Crystal Peaks, 4 Peak Square, Sheffield, S20 7PH						0114 251 1710			http://www.haybrook.com
Lewis Wadsworth	19 Figtree Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2DJ						0114 2731121			http://www.lewiswadsworth.co.uk
Property Plus	34 Dronfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S18						01246 412000			http://www.pplus.co.uk/
Reeds Rains	936 Ecclesall Road Banner Cross, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7TR						0114 2670150			http://www.reedsrains.co.uk
William H Brown - Sheffield	37-39 Church Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GL						0114 2769062			http://www.rightmove.co.uk

City:

ST ANDREWS

Universities

University of St Andrews

Population:

14,695

Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Total

6405

1430

7835

Campus Capacity

(2736)

(465)

(3101)

Size of Market

3669

965

4734

Drop out rates:

University of St Andrews

Student Areas

Central, East Sands, Kinaldy farm, North Haugh, Off lamond drive

Accommodation Officer Contacts:

University

Tel

Address

Web

Landlord Accreditation Scheme?

University of St Andrews

01334 462510

Accommodation Office
University of St Andrews
79 North Street
St Andrews
KY16 9AJ

www.st-and.ac.uk

Yes

Planned development for city

More than £100 million is to be invested in the key commitments by Fife council from 2003 to 2006. The programme will target resources at seven key themes. These are: promoting stronger safer communities, safeguarding and improving Fifes environment, community regeneration and social inclusion, promoting a strong, diverse Fife economy, encouraging a well-educated and skilled Fife, promoting health and leisure and modernising Fife.£53 million will also be invested through the Public Private Partnership to build ten new primary schools across Fife, scheduled to open in time for the start of the new school year 2005. A five-year housing plan aimed at securing an adequate number of affordable houses in Fife has been launched. Proposals were unveiled against a backdrop of soaring house prices in the Fife region. Rocketing costs and the right to buy legislation have led to a significant increase in homelessness. The Housing Strategy aims to boost sheltered housing in the region.

Planned development for universities

University of St Andrews

The Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh are to collaborate on medical teaching and research, providing 50 more doctors per year for the NHS in Scotland and offering more opportunities for Scottish students to train as doctors.The University of St Andrews is to seek planning permission for a major new town centre building, which will provide much needed teaching and research space for the Faculty of Arts and a new home for the School of International Relations. The proposed multi-million pound building of architectural distinction will be located next to the University Library in North Street and will include a new lecture theatre, seminar rooms and office space.The University of St Andrews Court may hike up campus rents to come into line with those of other universities. This could be at an estimated average of 27% from September 2004.

Campus room rental**:

Minimum

Maximum

£50

£100

Yield range

5.6 – 8.3%

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

4 bed house

5 bed house

6 or more bed house

Entry Price

£160,000

£175,000

£190,000

£205,000

Median Room Rate

£64

£63

£60

Average Yield B*

5.6%

6.8%

7.4%

8.3%

B - Estimated Annual Profit

£20

£1,601

£2,730

£4,311

Financial Scores

Total(out of 10)

Capital Growth(out of 5)

Yield(out of 5)

5.5

2.5

Description:

St Andrews is located about an hour's travel away from Edinburgh and 20 minutes from Dundee. The University makes up much of the sea-side town and is its largest employer - hence the place takes on ghost-town status during the holidays. As for pubs, there are more per area than any other town in the UK.

Websites to advertise on:

Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.comEasy roommate: http://uk.easyroommate.comLink to St Andrews listings online: www.letting-in-scotland.co.ukOnline listings: www.ukwebfind.co.uk/standrews.html

Estate Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Bradburne And Company

139 South Street, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 9UN

01334 479479

http://www.bradburne.co.uk

Rollo Davidson Mc Farlane

6 Bell Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16

01334 477700

http://www.rollos.co.uk

Letting Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Pagan Osborne

106, South St, St. Andrews Fife, KY16 9QD

01334 475001

http://www.paganproperty.co.uk/

Mc Llroy Hipwell

147 Market Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9PF

01334 472740

Murray Donald And Caithness

17 Bell Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9UR

01334 474455

http://www.md-c.co.uk

Drummond Cook & Mackintosh

33 Bell Street, St Andrews, Fife
KY16 9UR

01334 472152

www.drummondcook.co.uk/

City:

STAFFORD

Universities

Staffordshire University

Population:

120,653

Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Total

13110

2315

15425

Campus Capacity

(1800)

(300)

(2100)

Size of Market

11310

2015

13325

Drop out rates:

Staffordshire University

13%

Student Areas

Beaconside, Littleworth, Castletown, Holmcroft, Baswich, Queensville, Rising Brook

Accommodation Officer Contacts:

University

Tel

Address

Web

Landlord Accreditation Scheme?

Staffordshire University

01782 294217/8/9

Accommodation Office
Staffordshire University
College Road
Stoke On Trent
ST4 2DE

www.staffs.ac.uk/accommodation/

Planned development for city

The Great British Kitchen plan is to create a centre for culinary arts, which will create 1,000 new jobs in Stafford on a 28 acre site at Stafford, in the Midlands. The £40m centre will provide a wide range of food-related activities for day visitors and staying guests: attractions, shopping and restaurants; leisure learning, education and training; shows, functions and special events.The announced plans by the government in summer 2004 to open a private toll motorway linking Birmingham to Manchester, could affect large areas of housing in Stafford and other nearby areas and has been highlighted by the city.

Planned development for universities

Staffordshire University

A new commercial centre with a travel shop and general store at the Stoke site is the other big news. As part of an official visit to the University, new Chancellor Sir Bill Morris officially opened premier University’s business class learning and conference facilities at the Stoke campus.

Campus room rental**:

Minimum

Maximum

£52

£68

Yield range

6.8 – 8.1%

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

4 bed house

5 bed house

6 or more bed house

Entry Price

£98,000

£108,000

£130,000

£200,000

Median Room Rate

£50

£45

£48

Average Yield B*

7.2%

7.8%

8.1%

6.8%

B - Estimated Annual Profit

£1,230

£1,908

£2,610

£1,829

Financial Scores

Total(out of 10)

Capital Growth(out of 5)

Yield(out of 5)

Description:

Stafford is quite a countryside town and has plenty of good pubs and a good atmosphere. Stoke is a little more built up but the Leek Road site has more of a campus feel to it. At Stoke a number of the major chain pubs have moved in meaning that the union has some competition. Decent DJs and functions keep the students from wandering.

Websites to advertise on:

Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.comUniversity residential services: http://crntpro1.staffs.ac.uk/ResServs/stafford_results.aspEasy roommate: http://uk.easyroommate.com

Estate Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Bradford And Bingley Marketplace

Bank House 40 Greengate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2JB

01785 242426

www.bbg.co.uk

Halifax Property Services

5 Eastgate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2NQ

01785 259321

www.halifax.co.uk

Jayman

6-7 Church Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AW

01785 250095

http://www.jayman.co.uk

Clothier And Day Estate Agents

1 Eastgate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2NQ

01785 225205

http://www.rightmove.co.uk

Letting Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Michael Stokes

43 Mill Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AJ

01785 241329

www.teamprop.co.uk

Nicolsons

7 Market Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2JZ

01785 214214

www.nicolsons.co.uk

Reeds Rains

11 Mill Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AJ

01785 258888

http://www.reedsrains.co.uk

Owen Bennion And Son

41 Mill Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AS

01785 252137

http://www.bennionl.freeserve.co.uk

John German Estate Agents

4 Eastgate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST162NQ

01785 236600

http://www.johngerman.co.uk

City:

STIRLING

Universities

University of Stirling

Population:

86,200

Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Total

7095

1880

8975

Campus Capacity

(2,500)

(600)

(3100)

Size of Market

4595

1280

5875

Drop out rates:

University of Stirling

11%

Student Areas

Bridge of Allan, Stirling

Accommodation Officer Contacts:

University

Tel

Address

Web

Landlord Accreditation Scheme?

University of Stirling

01786 467060/1

Accommodation Office
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA

www.stir.ac.uk

Yes

Planned development for city

Stirling was granted city status by the Queen to mark her Golden Jubilee in 2002. The new city beat off competition from Ayr, Paisley and Dumfries, in Scotland, to be one of the towns across the UK to be recognised.Scottish ministers have committed £30m towards the reopening of a rail link between Stirling and Kincardine. The investment will meet more than 80% of the £37.5m cost of the project. It is hoped that the Alloa line will be open by the end of 2005.

Planned development for universities

University of Stirling

The MacRobert, the on campus cinema and theatre complex, has recently received a large Lottery grant resulting in an upgrade in facilities. Facilities constructed include a new 140-seat cinema, children’s theatre, and modern dining room and café area.

Campus room rental**:

Minimum

Maximum

£46

£60

Yield range

5.1 – 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****

£75,000

£100,000

£160,000

£250,000

Median Room Rate

£45

Average Yield B*

8.5%

8.5%%

6.6%

5.1%

B - Estimated Annual Profit

£1,701

£2,268

£1,260

-£1,098

Financial Scores

Total(out of 10)

Capital Growth(out of 5)

Yield(out of 5)

Description:

Stirling is situated in the centre of Scotland surrounded by snow-topped mountains with Stirling Castle overlooking the campus from its impressive location on the cliff. The numerous lochs nearby provide an arena for lazy days during the summer or water sports.Both the town and the campus have a small, friendly feel, and as a result many students never leave. It has been known for students to arrive once and depart once, while four years go by in the middle. If you do venture out into Stirling then there is an indoor shopping centre with all the essential shops (larger shops can be found in Glasgow and Edinburgh, a short train journey away). Many of the local pubs are ‘student friendly’.

Websites to advertise on:

Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.comEasy roommate: http://uk.easyroommate.comLink to Stirling Listings online: www.letting-in-scotland.co.uk

Estate Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Clyde Property

39 Allan Park, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 2LT

01786 471777

http://www.clydeproperty.co.uk

Collins & Co Property Services And Estate Agents

Collins & Co, Estate Agents & Property Service, 43 Glasgow Road, STIRLING, FK7 0PA

01786 - 451234

http://www.collinsandco.net

L H Melville Ltd

21 Upper Craigs, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 2DG

01786 450378

http://www.lhmel.co.uk

Manor Management Services

PO Box 21092, Stirling, FK9 5WA

01786 - 463313

http://www.scottishrelocationpopertyservices.com

Letting Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Hill And Robb

3 Pitt Terrace, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 2EY

01786 450985

http://www.hillandrobb.co.uk

Muirhead Buchanan

8 Allan Park, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 2QE

01786 450944

http://www.muirboxs.co.uk

Slater Hogg And Howison

01786 470286

66-68 Upper Craigs, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 2DS

http://www.slaterhogg.co.uk

P F S Estate Agents

2 Alloa Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK9 5LT

01786 463311

http://www.pfsestateagents.co.uk

Heritage Estates

92 Glasgow Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK7 0PQ

01786815577

City:

SUNDERLAND

Universities

University of Sunderland

Population:

280,807

Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Total

13795

2315

16115

Campus Capacity

(2150)

(350)

(2500)

Size of Market

11645

1965

13615

Drop out rates:

University of Sunderland

17%

Student Areas

Ashbrooke, City centre, Millfield, Mowbray park, Off chester road, Pallion, Thornhill, Tyne and wear

Accommodation Officer Contacts:

University

Tel

Address

Web

Landlord Accreditation Scheme?

University of Sunderland

0191 515 2943

Accommodation Service
Johnson Building
Chester Road Campus
Sunderland
SR1 3SD

www.sunderland.ac.uk/

Yes

Planned development for city

Sunderland Area Regeneration Company (Arc) plans to carry out a £135m development with a department store, restaurants, shops and apartments. Following a major land deal on Friday, Arc now controls 70% of the area in the city known as the Holmeside Triangle. The development could create up to 1,200 jobs on Wearside.The extension of the Metro line into Sunderland has unlocked property hot spots and allowed more scope for growth on Wearside. The housing market in Sunderland has been rising steadily for about three years but property experts say stock in the city centre is still undervalued. This means there is affordable housing for first-time buyers.

Planned development for universities

University of Sunderland

A key part of the University's development programme is a major new purpose-built campus on the banks of the River Wear, and new Student Accommodation. A major project to refurbish the main block of Edinburgh Building is now fully underway. The £2.5m project, which has been substantially funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce) will provide upgraded teaching rooms and offices in the building.Edinburgh Building’s exterior and interior are being completely refurbished to give a modern, more welcoming appearance, and create a better teaching and working environment. During building work the Recruitment and Admissions team has moved to level one of Hutton Building and academic staff have moved to the east wing of Edinburgh Building.Work is due to start soon on a £7m Digital Media Centre at St Peter’s Campus – the first phase of a plan to create a centre of excellence for the arts, design and media. It will house studios, workshops, edit suites and facilities for TV/video, radio, journalism and multi-media.

Campus room rental**:

Minimum

Maximum

£48

£55

Yield range

7.9 – 16.1%

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

4 bed house

5 bed house

6 or more bed house

Entry Price

£35,000

£45,000

£80,000

£140,000

Median Room Rate

£40

£38

£39

Average Yield B*

16.1%

15.6%

11.1%

7.9%

B - Estimated Annual Profit

£2,937

£3,691

£3,544

£2,499

Financial Scores

Total(out of 10)

Capital Growth(out of 5)

Yield(out of 5)

Description:

The University of Sunderland is based within the heart of the modern centre of the City of Sunderland, in North East England. The University has a large mix of courses, covering engineering, technology, business, management, life sciences and the creative arts.Facilities are constantly being improved and updated and include a modern University Library, language laboratories, media centre, an Art Gallery and specialist research centres including the Industry Centre and the Ecology Centre.Sunderland is a much redeveloped town in the grip of more redevelopment. A spectacular amount of money has been and is being spent. The centre is heavily pedestranised and all the usual chainstores are present. A new metro link is now in place, which allows easy access to Newcastle.

Websites to advertise on:

Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.comStudent accommodation Sunderland: www.studentpad.co.ukSunderland university links: http://restal.sunderland.ac.uk/_html2/accommodation.cfm

Estate Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Andrew Craig

18 John Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 1HT

0191 5653377

http://www.andrewcraig.co.uk

Halifax Property Services

4a Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 1QX

0191 5674095

http://www.halifax.co.uk

Keith Pattinson

51 Fawcett Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 1RS

0191 5652615

http://www.pattinson.co.uk

Murray Humphrey

8 Woods Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR7 9AA

0191 5170988

http://www.mhlegal.com

Letting Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Whitegates Estate Agency Ltd

Frederick Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 1NA

0191 5675161

http://www.whitegates.co.uk

Kimmitt And Roberts

42 Church Street Seaham, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR7 7EJ

0191 5813213

http://www.kimmittandroberts.com

Peter Heron

20 Fawcett Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 1RH

0191 5103323

http://www.peterheron.co.uk

Chadwick Airey

5 Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 1QX

0191 5145777

http://www.chadwickairey.co.uk

Dowen Estate Agents

21 Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR

0191 5142299

http://www.dowen.co.uk

City:

SWANSEA

Universities

Swansea Institute of Higher Education, University of Wales Swansea

Population:

223,293

Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Total

Swansea Institute of Higher Education

4775

695

5470

University of Wales, Swansea

10500

2975

13480

Total

15275

3670

18950

Campus Capacity

(2654)

(350)

(3004)

Size of Market

12621

3320

15946

Drop out rates:

Swansea Institute of Higher Education

13%

University of Wales, Swansea

Student Areas

Brynmill, Hendrefolian,.Mount Pleasant, Sketty, The Mumbles, Uplands

Accommodation Officer Contacts:

University

Tel

Address

Web

Landlord Accreditation Scheme?

Swansea Institute of Higher Education

01792 481208

Accommodation Office
Swansea Institute of HE
Townhill Road
Swansea
SA2 0UT

www.sihe.ac.uk/

University of Wales, Swansea

01792 295101

Accommodation Office
University of Wales Swansea
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP

www.swan.ac.uk/accommodation/

Planned development for city

A new Casino is set to open in Swansea, with the potential of creating 500 new jobs according to the developers, Aspinalls. They will move in to the new £30m Salubrious Place leisure development in the Wind Street area of Swansea. Work on the 100,000 square feet complex is set to start in September with the aim of opening in 2006.

Planned development for universities

Swansea Institute of Higher Education

Swansea University's School of Health Science and its neighbouring School at Swansea Institute of Higher Education are set to join forces this month. The merger will build on the strengths in health education of the two already successful departments, and will provide world-class courses that are structured according to students' needs.

University of Wales, Swansea

A £10million funding for the AutoTechnium business innovation centre has been driven forward by the Welsh Assembly Government, the Welsh Development Agency, Swansea University, Swansea Institute and Carmarthenshire County Council with support from the automotive industry and the Welsh Automotive Forum.AutoTechnium will become a hub for high performance engineering, automotive and motorsport business development in Wales. It is an integral part of the Motorsport Initiative which aims to exploit the economic opportunities from sponsoring Wales Rally GB, the UK leg of the World Rally Championship. It will provide 18 incubator facilities, dedicated on-site training, technical and business support with direct links to academic centres of research excellence

Campus room rental**:

Minimum

Maximum

£42

£72

Yield range

6.6 – 9.1%

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

4 bed house

5 bed house

6 or more bed house

Entry Price

£65,000

£85,000

£140,000

£175,000

Median Room Rate

£42

£40

£42

£41

Average Yield B*

9.1%

8.8%

7.1%%

6.6%

B - Estimated Annual Profit

£1,813

£2,191

£1,596

£1,375

Financial Scores

Total(out of 10)

Capital Growth(out of 5)

Yield(out of 5)

6.5

3.5

Description:

Swansea is the second city of Wales and has all the resources you would expect. It is also in parts quite a pretty place with grey slate houses and plenty of greenery. There are some good pubs and clubs in the city and these attract people from all over.

Websites to advertise on:

Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.comLinks from the Swansea University Students Union:www.swansea-union.co.ukLet a property : www.let-a-property.info/letting-agents/Mid%20Glamorgan

Estate Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Ashley Jones & Partners

24 Woodfield Street, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA6 8AB

01792 700456

http://www.teamprop.co.uk

Darlows

Sketty, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA6 8AL

01792 204057

http://www.tmxdarlows.com