Publications and Research

As part of its mission to improve standards and management in student accommodation, Unipol undertakes and partners in research and publications with the aim of advancing best practice and providing an evidence base to support future development.

Recent research projects and publications are available to download below.

Leeds: Assessment of the Student Housing Market

Date of publication: February 2024

The Ten Cities Rent Report 2023 (in partnership with the Higher Education Policy Institute)

The Accommodation Costs Survey 2021 (in partnership with the National Union of Students)

Date of publication: December 2021

Student Accommodation: The Facts (Authors - Martin Blakey, Chief Executive, Unipol Student Homes and Sarah Jones, consultant. Published by the Higher Education Policy Institute)

Date Published: August 2020

Student Wellbeing in Purpose Built Student Accommodation (Published by the British Property Federation with support from Unipol)

Date published: June 2019

Accommodation Costs Survey 2018 (In partnership with the National Union of Students)

Date Published: December 2018

Accommodation Costs Survey 2014 - 2016 (In partnership with the National Union of Students)

Date Published: December 2015

Assessment of the Student Residence Patterns and the Implications for Future Demand for Student Accommodation and Local Housing Markets in Bradford

Date Published: November 2014

Assessment of Housing Market Conditions and Student Residence Patterns in Nottingham

Date published: 2013

The ANUK/LGA Landlord Handbook

Hard copies of the Handbook can also be purchased via Unipol Training
Date Published: July 2012

Assessment of Housing Market Conditions and Demand Trends in Inner North West Leeds
Date Published: August 2012

Summary of Assessment of Housing Market Conditions and Demand Trends in Inner North West Leeds
Date Published: November 2012

NUS / Unipol Accommodation Costs Survey 2012 - 2013
Date Published: November 2012