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Empiric Student Property Trading Update summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Trading Update summary3 Nov, 2025
Trading performance and occupancy
Achieved 89% occupancy for academic year 2025/26, with January sales expected to boost this further.
Like-for-like rental growth for 2025/26 stands at 4.5%, matching prior guidance.
Increased reservations from UK students offset a reduction in Chinese student bookings, influenced by geopolitical factors.
Localized supply-demand imbalances in Nottingham, Sheffield, and Glasgow contributed to lower occupancy.
UK students now represent 43% of reservations, with Chinese and other international students making up the rest.
Portfolio management and capital deployment
Three postgraduate refurbishments completed in Bath, Sheffield, and Southampton; Bristol site to open early 2026.
Sale of Pavilion Court, Canterbury generated £7.5 million, exiting a non-core city.
Refurbishment program targets 300 more beds by September 2026, with all refurbished buildings now carbon-free onsite.
Smart heating systems installed in 55% of the portfolio, reducing energy consumption.
Financial position and dividends
Property LTV at 27.3% as of 30 September 2025, with a weighted average debt cost of 4.4% and 3.9 years to maturity.
Cash and available facilities total £101.8 million.
Dividend target of 3.7p per share for 2025 reconfirmed; Q3 dividend of 0.925p per share declared.
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Latest events from Empiric Student Property
- Revenue and EPRA EPS grew as leverage fell and near-full occupancy was forecast.ESP
H2 2023 - Recommended offer from Unite and strong rental growth highlight a robust first half.ESPH1 2025
- Strong rental growth, high occupancy, and portfolio expansion drive robust results.ESPH1 2024
- Record occupancy, strong rental growth, and robust margins drive a positive 2025 outlook.ESPH2 2024
- Full occupancy, strong rent growth, and robust financials drive positive outlook.ESPTrading Update
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Empiric Student Property PLC is a United Kingdom-based real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in student accommodation. The company acquires, develops, and manages premium student housing properties located in key university cities across the UK. Empiric’s properties offer modern amenities and are designed to meet the needs of domestic and international students. The company focuses on high-quality accommodations, including studios and shared apartments, with an emphasis on prime locations. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.