| City: | PAISLEY |
| Universities | University of Paisley |
| Population: | 172,850 |
| Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites] | | Under Graduate | Post Graduate | Total |
| 9050 | 1540 | 10590 |
| Campus Capacity | (800) | (0) | (800) |
| | Size of Market | 8250 | 1540 | 9790 |
| Drop out rates: | University of Paisley | 18% |
| Student Areas | Paisley, Ayr campus |
| Accommodation Officer Contacts: | University | Tel | Address | Web | Landlord Accreditation Scheme? |
| University of Paisley | 0141 848 3158 | High Street
Paisley
Renfrewshire
PA1 2BE | www.paisley.ac.uk | No |
| Planned development for city | Details have been announced of a £500m development to regenerate the south bank of the River Clyde from Braehead to Renfrew. The Renfrew Riverside project is expected to create 8,000 jobs and attract new businesses into the area. Included in the plans are more than one million square feet of business space, 2,000 new homes and leisure facilities.A public park and riverside walkway will be put in place along with an indoor real snow ski centre. Restaurants, shops and a cinema are also planned. |
| Planned development for universities | University of Paisley | The University of Paisley officially opens its new state-of-the-art students’ union on Saturday 1 March 2003.The £5 million union, which was designed by award-winning architects, Page and Park, is one of the University’s most significant contributions to the regeneration of Paisley centre and will offer students a unique facility that’s radically different from the traditional concept of a student union building. |
| Campus room rental**: | Minimum | Maximum |
| £35 | £43 |
| Yield range | 9.1 – 11.2% |
| | 3 bed house (i.e. 2 bed upstairs + 1 converted other) | 4 bed house | 5 bed house | 6 or more bed house |
| Entry Price | £50,000 | £75,000 | £110,000 | £140,000 |
| Median Room Rate | £40 | £42 | £46 | £45 |
| Average Yield B* | 11.2% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| B - Estimated Annual Profit | £2,262 | £2,942 | £3,698 | £3,852 |
| Financial Scores | Total(out of 10) | Capital Growth(out of 5) | Yield(out of 5) |
| 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Description: | The town has always been colourful is the largest in Scotland, but its scale and character make it a friendly place to study and live.There are an excellent variety of shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The Lagoon Leisure Centre includes saunas, solarium and an Olympic sized ice rink. Paisley was given its university status in 1992. Its history dates back to 1897, when it was founded to offer vocational courses. |
| Websites to advertise on: | Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.comEasy roommate: http://uk.easyroommate.comLink to Stirling Listings online: www.letting-in-scotland.co.uk |
| Estate Agents: | Address | Tel | Web |
| Allen And Harris | 16 Causey Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA | 0141 8897222 | http://www.allenandharris.co.uk |
| Countrywide Estate Agents | 5 Causeyside Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1UW | 0141 8481155 | http://www.sequencehomes.co.uk |
| The Robb Agency | Paisley Office, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G61 | 0141 8898883 | http://www.onemoveforyou.co.uk |
| Msm Solicitors & Estate Agents | 51 Moss Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1DR | 0141 8896244 | |
| Letting Agents: | Address | Tel | Web |
| Graham Miller Estate Agents | 31 Gauze Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1ES | 0141 8480707 | http://www.teamprop.co.uk |
| Thistle Property Services | 417 Paisley Road West, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G51 LS | 0141 419 9777 | http://www.s1homes.com/ |
| Slater Hogg And Howison | 17-19 Gauze Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1ES | 0141 8877921 | http://www.slaterhogg.co.uk |
| Allen And Harris | 16 Causey Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA | 0141 8897222 | http://www.allenandharris.co.uk |
| Castlehead Properties | Unit 33 The Paisley Centre 23 High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA12AQ | 0141 8481856 | http://www.rightmove.co.uk |
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