Not alone in his positive view of this asset class, the latest Savills analysis reports that the student housing market in the UK has been a resilient and stable investment during the downturn with Marcus Roberts, another confirmed speaker at the exclusive OPPLive event, Director of Student Investment at the international real estate advisor stating that he is “confident that student housing will continue to prove a counter-cyclical investment”.

But with seemingly hundreds of student housing projects on the market today all over the world, how can developers present the right product and how can agents select the best for their clients?

“This is where the OPPLive Global Student Accommodation Forum comes into its own” says event organiser, Xavier Wiggins.

“High in content and value, The Student Accommodation Forum brings you real experts and real insight into this booming sector with three industry leading speakers, the release of the first OPP Student Accommodation Report and specialist networking sessions.”

Along with Hillman and Roberts, James Pullan, head of student property at Knight Frank, is confirmed as speaker, presenting the “Where are the current and future global student property hotspots?” session amongst others.

Wiggins continues,

“As an international property industry, we must remember that opportunities in the student housing market are not solely limited to the UK. Indeed the Savills Spotlight on European Student Housing 2013 report released only last week, highlighted the supply-demand imbalance present in many European cities and that is why we welcome debate from developers, agents and experts from all four corners of the world.”

Held on 27th and 28th November 2013 at the auspicious Central Hall in Westminster, London, attending the OPPLive Global Student Accommodation Forum is essential for anyone looking to sell or those already selling student accommodation.