02 Luxury Student Accommodation

LUXURY STUDENT ACCOMMODATION The Villas Following the success of previous developments by the Abode Group, they now introduce a brand new £69,950 investment opportunity in the UK Purpose Built CONVERSION OF FORMER POLICE STATION Starting price Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector giving you,

LOCATED IN STOKE-ON-TRENT our investors, an opportunity to purchase a fabulous income-generating asset. TRUSTED WELL RENOWNED DEVELOPER

PERFECT TOWN CENTRE LOCATION The development is part of a renovation of an Parking available from old police station, which will comprise of 174 £5,000 studio & 2 bed apartments completed to the finest standards and will come fully furnished.

The development will serve the 4% accommodation requirements of students Interest studying at both University and Keele University.

With there being a huge shortage of good quality, spacious accommodation 9% NET in Stoke, The Villas will provide the Assured returns highest quality accommodation for for 3 years students in the region.

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EECONOMICCONOMIC GRGROWTHOWTH IN SSTOKE-ON-TRENTTOKE-ON-TRENT

Stoke Stokeis on its is wayon its to way securing to securing economic economic growth growth of £4.5 of billion £4.5 billion(GVA), (GVA), and it andhas smashedit has smashed its target its targetfor job for cr eation.job creation. In January In January 2020, 2020,a UK Powerhouse a UK Powerhouse study ranked Stokestudy number ranked one Stoke in thenumber country one for in employmentthe country for gr owth.employment The Local growth. Enterprise The LEP Partnership had originally (LEP) hadaimed originally for an additional aimed for 50,000an additional jobs but 50,000 it has jobs already but it has already seen employmentseen employment rising risingby over by 80,000 over 80,000 and it andexpects it expects to achieve to achieve 87,000 87,000 by the by close the ofclose 2021. of 2021.There Thereare also are some some major major emp emplyersloyers including: 04 Growing Population

A LUXURY DEVELOPMENT IN A POPULAR LOCATION

Given the ongoing demand for accommodation in the area, The Villas will support both Keele & and provide housing to some of the 25,720 students living in Stoke-on-Trent.

Two major universities are situated within easy commuting distance of Stoke - Keele and Staffordshire - both of which have a profound impact on the local economy.

There are approximately 3,979 rooms across both universities, with more in Stafford over 25 miles away. This leaves a huge shortfall of student beds across the area.

The Villas are located in Boothen, a popular suburban area of Stoke-on-Trent. The site is within a short walking distance from local shops, cafe’s, and supermarkets.

Stoke as a whole stands as the largest urban area in the UK, it boasts a population of an estimated 256,000. Moreover the population is ever growing, between 2011

& 2021 it rose by around 7,000 with the figure still rising. * The images provided in this document are intended as a guide and could be subject to change. Map of Stoke-on-Trent 12 The Villas

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A 53 R E 5 I V 04 R City Centre B5 A 5 0 6 045 Royal Stoke Hospital

B5 6 A5 0 0 0 7 0 / 5 2 Q UE 5 E A N S A W AY Newcastle-under-Lyme 2 5 A 1 A52 2 A525 Boothen A suburban area situated within a A Keele University A 5 15 minute walk of the Staffordshire 8 Stoke Town Hall 5 0 2 7 University Campus and walking 3 14 distance of the city centre. 13 10 11 3 POINTS OF INTEREST 5 5 A C L A

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T 1 Staffordshire University O 9 mins walk (0.6 mile)

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R 4 2 Stoke-on-Trent Train Station

O 9 mins walk (0.6 mile) A 4 Y D A City Centre W 3 S 5 mins walk (0.4 mile) N 1 E 4 E Local Amenities in Boothen - 0 U 4 5 3 Q 5 B / Shops, Pubs, Cafe’s, Restaurants A 0 0 2 mins walk (0.2 mile) 5 Royal Stoke A 6 5 Royal Stoke Hospital University Hospital Kings Hall 0 7 mins drive (2.4 miles) 0

5 A 6 Hanley Park 7 mins drive (1.3 miles)

A 7 Sir Stanley Matthews Sports 3 4 A50 Centre - Many facilities such as 3G astroturf pitch C L 10 mins walk (0.7 mile) A Y 9 T 8 Keele University O 10 mins drive (4.3 miles) N

R 9 Stadium O 5 mins drive (2.2 miles) A

D 10 Stoke Minster AY 2 mins walk (0.2 miles) SW E N UE 11 Stoke Library & Local Centre / Q Keele University 00 2 mins walk (0.2 miles) A5 Stoke Library 12 Stoke City Council 4 mins drive (1.9 miles) 13 Stoke Town Hall 2 mins walk (0.2 miles) 14 Kings Hall 3 mins walk (0.3 miles) 06 Prime Location

CENTRALLY LOCATED FOR ALL AMENITIES NEEDED

University of Staffordshire 11 minutes walk (0.6 mile) Stoke-on-Trent Train Station 11 minutes walk (0.6 mile)

Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre 10 minutes walk (0.7 mile)

Kings Hall Stoke Town Hall 3 minutes walk (0.3 mile) 2 minutes walk (0.2 mile)

Stoke Minster 2 minutes walk (0.2 mile)

Boothen High Street Post Office 2 minutes walk (0.2 mile) 2 minutes walk (0.2 mile)

Sainsbury’s

The Villas is located in Boothen, a suburban area of Stoke-on-Trent. A proven popular area with students due to the local high street, transport links & supermarkets being within a 5 minute walk.

Stoke is a city characterised by variety, translating into a wealth of choice for property investors. Here landlords can be more strategic in their purchasing and in their targeting of prospective tenants.

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STAFFORDSHIRE - A CONNECTED UNIVERSITY

Staffordshire University is split into 6 different academic departments known as schools; School of Computing & Digital Technologies, School of Creative Arts & Engineering, School of Health & Social Care, School of Law, Policing & Forensics, School of Life Sciences & Education and the Staffordshire Business School.

In 2020, 15,675 students were enrolled onto Staffordshire University courses. The schools are spread across a ON-CAMPUS FACILITIES number of campuses in Stoke-on-Trent, Shrewsbury and Stafford. In September 2019 Staffordshire University invested £12 million into a new Digital Institute based in London offering leading courses in the School of

Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre Computing & Digital Technologies.

3G Astroturf Pitch Being at the forefront of digital technology from games programming & digital forensics, the university has built strong industry connections and has a great emphasis on experience, resulting in the graduates from this university Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ Nursery being amongst the most employable in the UK.

Independent Stoke Film Theatre All students are given the opportunity to master future technologies in professional environments such as the Sports Therapy Clinic £1.3m facility-packed Smart Zone, the Staffs Newsroom, the dedicated Games Lab, and the Crime Scene House. There is significant investment in the university’s future, with a brand-new Catalyst building due to open towards Legal Advice Clinic the end of 2021 that will house learning areas, business collaboration zones and networking spaces.

Art & Design Discounted Shop Staffordshire University received a gold award in the 2019 Teaching Excellence Framework thanks to their High-End Computing Facilities excellent standards of learning and teaching, while 78 per cent of their research is world leading or of international importance (Research Excellence Framework 2014). As a result of it's excellent standards, Business & Conference Spaces Staffordshire University is in the top 25 for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2021.

Betty Smithers Design Collection An Ever-Increasing Market 09

THE FASTEST GROWING ACCOMMODATION CHOICE Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) is the fastest growing and most in-demand accommodation choice among UK students today.

Modern living spaces, state-of-the-art facilities and central locations are all of what students are demanding. PBSA provides the amenities and experience that students will pay premiums to access. It’s also the preferred accommodation choice for the UK’s growing number of international students, with many choosing PBSA developments that manage to create a sense of community amongst the residents.

Value for money is one of, if not the most important factor for students when choosing their accommodation. This is not entirely driven by cost, with students willing to pay a premium for certain features and amenities, these include superfast WIFI, a gym on site and 24-hour security.

The demand for high-quality student accommodation is continuing to grow in the UK. Research in March 2021 found that the total number of students across the UK opting to pursue higher education has increased by 9%, with an additional 200,000 students deciding to head to university each year.

In 2015, university students in the UK accounted for 3.6% of the population, and this has continued to grow up to 3.8% over the last five years. The level of student-specific accommodation reaching the market has also climbed at an average of 5.2% a year in the same period.

With already high-demand and an ever-increasing student population, the PBSA sector is set to continue is prosperous rise for years to come.

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CONTEMPORARYCONTEMPORARY FINISHESFINISHES 24/7 Key Fob CCTV Well Lit Management Access Cameras & Safe TheThe studiostudio apartmentsapartments willwill bebe finishedfinished toto aa highhigh standardstandard providingproviding luxury,luxury, comfortablecomfortable accommodationaccommodation withwith aa contemporarycontemporary finish.finish.

EachEach studiostudio willwill comecome withwith aa high-spechigh-spec kitchenette, kitchenette,including modern modern fixtu fixturesres and and fittings. fittings. A 40-inchA 40-inchSMART SMARTTV will alsoTV will be alsoincluded be included in the studio in the studioalong withalong p rwithemium premium shower shower en-suites. en-suites.

AsEach standard room will each have room will will have have access access to to 250MB250MB broadbandbroadband asas standard.standard. StudentsStudents willwill alsoalso havehave accessaccess toto unrivalledunrivalled communalcommunal hubhub spacesspaces includingincluding aa moviemovie room,room, state-of-the-artstate-of-the-art leisureleisure suitesuite && privateprivate studystudy areas.areas.

PREMIUMPREMIUM FACILITIESFACILITIES

LeisureLeisure GamesGames CinemaCinema StudyStudy CourtyardCourtyard Laundry Cycle Events 40-inch SuiteSuite RoomRoom RoomRoom RoomsRooms GardenGarden Facilities StoreStore Calendar SMARTSMART TVTV’s’s

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UNRIVALLED COMMUNITY HUB

At The Villas students will have access to premium state of the art facilities. The communal areas in this development have been carefully thought out to create a sense of community such as an unrivalled communal hub servicing fresh tea and coffee of a morning, a communal kitchen facilities suite, collaborative study spaces, cinema room and a games room. Students will also have access to a comprehensive events calendar for The Villas.

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A LUXURY LEISURE SUITE

Among the premium communal hub spaces Abode Student are delivering a state of the art gymnasium, fully equipped for each and every individual's needs. Students will also have access to a secure bike store as well as on-site laundry facilities. The Villas also provides 2 car parks with a total of 61 spaces available, with access via an electric security gate. Students will need a fob to gain entry to both ensuring security of all vehicles.

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EXTERNAL IMAGES

The scheme has been designed to create 174 luxury studio & 2 bedroom apartments arranged over four floors. The development will also include a tranquil courtyard garden set in the centre of the site, giving students the opportunity to socialise and relax in an outdoor space.

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TYPITYPICALCAL LLAYOUTSAYOUTS

AbodeAbode StudentStudent rrepresentsepresents thethe latestlatest evolutionevolution ofof studentstudent living.living. WWee pproviderovide variousvarious levelslevels ofof accommodationaccommodation tailotailoredred toto eacheach individual'sindividuals requirements.requirements. These high quality premiumpremium apartments provideprovide spacious accommodation comparedcompared to many small student pods acrossacross the PBSA sector.sector. Contemporary styled interiors accompanied by modernmodern fittings make this development incrediblyincredibly appealing to overseas students. ThereThere will bealso a belimited a limited amount number of 2 bedroomof 2 bedr oomapartments apartments also within the development.

SSTUDIOTUDIO LLARGERARGER SSTUDIOTUDIO

Double Bed Limited AAvailabilityvailability LaLargerge Desk, Swivel Chair & WardrobeWardrobe Double BedBedroomroom PPremiumremium En-Suite BathroomBathroom LaLargerge Desk, Swivel Chair & WardrobeWardrobe High Specification Kitchen PPremiumremium En-Suite BathroomBathroom 40-INCH SMASMARTRT TV High Specification Kitchen 40-INCH SMASMARTRT TVTV’s’s 16 Hands Off Investment

A HANDS OFF INVESTMENT WITH ABODE STUDENT & URBAN STUDENT LIFE Management Company 17

LEADING STUDENT ACCOMMODATION MANAGEMENT

Homes for Students is one of the UK’s leading providers of student accommodation. With an excellent track record, they take pride in the fact that many of their student residents choose to return year after year. Working in partnership with the universities and student unions allows them to provide tenants with the best possible experience. They are a part of the ANUK national code, demonstrating their commitment to providing good quality housing for students.

Homes for Students operates over 22,300 beds and 92 properties across the UK; with a significant pipeline of projects under development. Currently providing accommodation management services and Facilities Management (FM) services to a variety of properties nationwide, from Aberdeen to Plymouth; Aberystwyth to Norwich. With such an extensive network, Homes for Students has been able to expand from 8,000 to over 20,000 beds in the last 3 years.

Homes for Students provide full management services for student accommodation property. This is supported by sales and marketing expertise targeted at the international student sector on both short and longer-term courses, providing greater opportunities to yield manage the property and thus produce higher returns.

Reception and Enrolment of Student Checking In & Out Inventory Apartment Inspections, Cleaning & Maintenance Administrative Duties Wardens to Support Site- of Students at the Management Deep Cleaning, Repairs, of Common Areas & Based Teams Beginning & End of Renewals & Redecorations Shared Facilities Tenancies

Reservation & Contract Security & Emergency Management Day-to-Day Overseeing Summer Lets, Control of Administration Solving Students’ Occupational Marketing Rental Voids & Bad Debts including Needs & Issues Legal action where Necessary 18 Investment Overview

INVESTMENT OVERVIEW

This is a fully managed investment, with all maintenance and management taken care of by Urban Student Life (USL) offer a friendly personal service that prides themselves on building lasting relationships, lead by managers with decades of combined experience in the hospitality industry.

Unit Type Starting Price

Studio £69,950

2 Bedroom Studio £125,000

TYPICAL FLOORPLANS

2 Bedroom Disability Access Studio Studio Studio

Typical Abode Student Hub