Why is there so much private student accommodation? | In Case You Missed It
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New student housing is transforming Scotland's cities. But as thousands of rooms are built, many students say affordable accommodation remains out of reach. Journalist Thea Kellock explores the business behind Scotland's student housing boom and asks who these developments are really built for. In this video: 00:00 - The student accommodation boom 00:43 - The human cost of private PBSA: Lara 02:57 - How much PBSA is there? 03:45 - Why is there so much being built? 04:22 - The pros and cons 05:34 – The financial cost of private PBSA 06:15 -The international student perspective: Saba 07:12 – The scammer 08:16 - ‘These buildings aren’t filling up’ 10:23 – The PBSA alternatives 11:18 – The Slurp student accommodation snapshot 13:17 – A complex picture 13:46 – University of Edinburgh Statement For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Students #StudentLife #BBCNews
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