The latest research from JLL indicates that the demand for new purpose-build student accommodation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is set to exceed 500,000 beds over the next five years.

Redefine Properties' student housing arm, Respublica, says it is set to grow exponentially when its Australian product comes online in 2019.

Commercial property is no more a ‘Cinderella’ asset class for UHNWI’s as they now account for 25% of global commercial property investment volumes investing $902 billion into the sector since the current cycle commenced in 2009.

Emira Property Fund is strongly positioned for responsible growth, notwithstanding the adverse economic environment in South Africa.

Student residence provider Respublica has plans to provide 20,000 beds by 2020 as it looks to fill the educational housing gap left by the state.

Knight Frank today announces its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2015 reporting a record £162m profit and £443m turnover.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is looking for R600m to develop its maritime and architecture divisions and add student accommodation.

Student digs have been pinpointed by a leading bank's property expert as being prime territory for investment.

According to the Department of Higher Education's Ministerial Review of South Africa's University accommodation, less than 10% of first-year university students can be accommodated.

SA's listed property sector will be looking at new asset classes and territories to drive out performance, says Laurence Rapp, CEO of Vukile Property Fund.