Purpose Built Student property valuations are directly proportionate to the rental yield achieved (as per all commercial property) which continues to see growth year on year. The sector serves a market created from need as students need a roof over their head when in a new city or country rather than desire as is the case with standard residential buy to let property. A key point to remember is that student applications for further education historically increase dramatically during down turns due to lack of available jobs and increased competition among applicants.