High-yield
student property
investments.
Targeted exposure to UK university towns, built for strong rental cash flow today and long term capital appreciation tomorrow. Structured, financed, transacted and managed end to end by RDPG.
Why university towns?
University towns offer a rare combination: dependable, high yielding rental income underpinned by a captive tenant base, paired with the kind of long term capital growth that comes from constrained supply and ongoing regeneration. For investors focused on cash flow and appreciation, they are among the most compelling asset classes in UK real estate.
5.5M+
UK students enrolled annually
sustained demand base
8 to 10%
Typical gross rental yields
university towns vs. 3 to 4% London
94%
Average occupancy
purpose built & HMO stock
Year-round
Re-let cycles
September & January intakes
Resilient demand
Universities create a constant, replenishing tenant pool that is largely immune to economic cycles, students keep coming regardless of the wider market.
Superior cash flow
HMO and multi let configurations in student towns deliver some of the strongest gross yields in the UK, often doubling prime London returns.
Capital appreciation
Regeneration, growing student numbers and constrained supply in established university towns support steady long term capital growth.
Diversification
A portfolio spread across multiple university towns reduces single market risk while maintaining a consistent yield profile.
Real deals we've secured.
Five recent acquisitions across Wales and Nottingham, fully costed from purchase price through to net income. Every figure below is from a live, completed transaction.
Acquisition
Income
Gross Yield
31%
NET Yield
23%
Acquisition
Income
Gross Yield
37%
NET Yield
21%
Acquisition
Income
Gross Yield
32%
NET Yield
20%
Acquisition
Income
Gross Yield
37%
NET Yield
19%
Acquisition
Income
Gross Yield
56%
NET Yield
35%
5 deals secured.
Up to 56% gross yield.
Yields shown are on cash invested. Full deal sheets, references and ongoing performance data available on request.
(yields on cash invested)
A look at the properties.
Real photographs from the five acquisitions above, the homes behind the numbers. Tap any image to view it full size.
From first call
to first rent payment.
Consultation & Strategy
We define your goals, risk profile and budget, then map a target town and acquisition strategy to match.
Structuring
We set up your limited company or SPV with the right accounting and banking foundations in place.
Sourcing & Finance
We source off and on market opportunities and arrange the optimal mortgage product or cash deployment plan.
Acquisition
We negotiate, manage conveyancing and see the transaction through to completion on your behalf.
Refurbishment
Where required, our build team delivers any works needed to maximise yield and value.
Let & Manage
Our in-house lettings team tenants the property and manages it ongoing, you simply receive your returns.
From first meeting
to completion.
A simple, transparent engagement. We start with a conversation, build a strategy around your goals, handle every stage of the investment, and charge a clear fee tied to the deal itself.
Initial Meeting
We sit down with you to walk through exactly how we work and what we do for you. A no obligation conversation to understand whether our service is the right fit for your goals.
Understanding Your Requirements
We take time to understand what you have to utilise, your expectations, and your investment strategy. From there we shape a clear plan tailored to your position and objectives.
What We Handle
Company & SPV Setup
We establish a limited company or special purpose vehicle tailored to your investment, optimised for tax efficiency, mortgage accessibility and clean ownership.
Mortgage & Finance Advice
Whether leveraging specialist buy to let products or deploying cash, we advise on the most efficient route and secure the best terms for your capital position.
Transaction Management
From sourcing and negotiation through to conveyancing and completion, we manage the entire transaction start to finish. We can also help with options agreements, so you never chase a solicitor or agent.
Refurbishment Solutions
Where a property needs work to unlock its full yield, from light cosmetic refresh to full HMO conversion, our in house build team delivers to spec, on budget.
In House Management
Once let, your asset is managed by our own lettings team, tenanting, compliance, maintenance and reporting handled directly, with no third party handoffs.
Minimum 5% subject to service and property
A transparent fee structure tied to the transaction. No hidden costs.
Search Retainer
£500
to start search
On Deal Source
2%
on deal sourced
On Completion
3%
paid on deal close
The professionals you need.
Whether you need builders, solicitors, mortgage brokers or a management company, we can either point you in the right direction or handle it all for you.
Stamp duty calculator.
Estimate the land tax due on a residential purchase in England and Northern Ireland (SDLT) or Wales (LTT). Select your region and buyer type to see the bands and total payable.
£0
Effective rate: 0.00% on £300,000
Band Breakdown
Figures are a guide based on current rates (SDLT and LTT, 2025). Actual liability may vary depending on your circumstances. Please seek professional advice before transacting.
Investor ROI calculator.
Adjust the figures below to estimate potential annual cash flow, capital appreciation and overall return on cash invested. Indicative only, book a call for a tailored projection on live stock.
Gross Yield
10.7%
NET Yield
31.4%
ROI on cash invested
48.6%
For illustration only. Returns are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial advice.
Let's build your
university town portfolio.
Tell us about your investment goals and we'll be in touch to arrange a confidential call, with no obligation. We'll walk through live opportunities and a tailored acquisition plan.
hello@rdpg.co.uk
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