The source does not mention the exact date of the survey.
Method of interview
Face-to-face interview, online survey
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The source adds the following information:"Respondents scored sectors’ prospects on a scale of 1=very poor to 5=excellent, and the scores for each sector are averages; the overall rank is based on the average of the sector’s investment and development score. 1,276 property professionals completed surveys, were interviewed or took part in a series of roundtable meetings across Europe as a part of the research for this report."
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Investment and development prospects in student housing in Europe 2018-2026
According to industry experts, the prospects of investment and development in the student housing real estate market in Europe were expected to remain high in 2026. The prospect score for investments was 4.33 on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) was slightly higher than for development. The sectors with the highest prospect scores in 2026 were data centers and new energy infrastructure.
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