DOI: 10.5176/2425-0112_UPPD17.42
Authors: R. Caroto and J.H. Cruywagen
Abstract: The demand for student housing in South Africa has risen over the last decade. While enrolment across all socio-economic sectors at universities across South Africa has increased drastically, the number of beds to accommodate students has not kept up with the demand. The purpose of the paper was to determine, from a developer’s point of view, what aspects are important for students when choosing rental accommodation when attending university. To assess this importance, a representative sample of students from the University of Pretoria was used to gauge their preferences regarding various aspects such as the amount of rental per month, sharing accommodation, proximity to campus, etc. The insights from students’ feedback provide a picture of these needs. The value of the study is that it provide information to developers who can help them to improve the future provision of student accommodation in South Africa.
Keywords: student accommodation, privacy, preferences, risk.
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