Investment in student accommodation is currently very strong, according to a property expert.

Peter Mindenhall, a researcher at IPINGlobal.com, said that investment volumes over the past year suggested that the market was doing well, even in spite of an increase in student fees.

"Specialist property developers have become very aware of the sector – hence the rise in the volume of projects available," he explained.

"The interest in UK-based university education is also continuing to rise and, as a result, the sector is becoming less reliant on the UK's economy to remain profitable."

Mr Mindenhall added that the management of properties will dictate returns, especially those that have been set up well.

"Other factors to consider are the universities' capacity to attract students year after year, and the demographic the university attracts with its courses," he stated.

His comments come on the back of recent research which suggested that a "strong demand and undersupply" in student accommodation will ensure it remains a good sector to invest in.

Knight Frank revealed that returns on student accommodation nearly doubled year-on-year in London, leaping from 8.4 per cent in September 2010 to 15.1 per cent in September 2011.

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