STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
“ The smart investors aren’ t just chasing high-end developments near the big universities,” Van Rooyen explains.“ They’ re partnering with operators who can manage scale across diverse regions, maintain compliance, and deliver consistent student experience.”
From Properties to Platforms
The new wave of student accommodation investment goes beyond construction. The focus is shifting to management quality, compliance, and ecosystem value.
At My Student House, this model integrates:
• Technology-driven operations, including real-time reporting, communication logs, and transparent parent engagement.
• Accreditation compliance, aligned with NSFAS and university standards.
• Structured student life programmes that enhance wellbeing, retention, and academic outcomes.
These elements convert what were once“ student rentals” into a stable, institutional-grade asset class, offering predictable yield and measurable impact.
Investing for profit and purpose
Student accommodation delivers more than financial returns, it generates a clear social return on investment. Each compliant bed contributes to access, safety, and success for young South Africans. This positions the sector squarely within ESG investment frameworks and impact mandates, offering investors both yield and purpose.
40 REI MAGAZINE DEC / JAN 2026