Almost £575m was invested in the UK purpose-built student accommodation market during Q4 last year, taking annual investment to £3.87bn.

The development is located on the outskirts of a major city and serves students from a nearby Russell Group university.

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The latest acquisition comes two weeks after that of Oakwood Homes, the firm's first of the year.

The Labour Government "does not care about students", according to newly released data from the Student Accredited Private Rental Sector.

Alongside an increase in tuition fees, students are also having to fork out huge sums to live in close proximity to their universities.

The five-year facility marks the fifth deal between the businesses in five years.

The new development is set to provide vital, high-quality student accommodation in the centre of Stoke with excellent amenities.

The latest research by tlyfe has revealed which major university cities boast the largest level of student rental stock.