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GCP Student Living - Strong FY18 progress and positive outlook

GCP Student Living (DIGS) saw strong growth in FY18 rental income, driven by an increasing number of operational beds, continuing full occupancy and good levels of rental growth. Growing dividends should be fully covered once current development projects are completed and let. Capital values also grew, with investor interest in the asset class remaining strong, contributing to 11.5% NAV total return for the FY18 year. The company continues to find attractive investment opportunities, maintaining its selective approach to investment, both by location and asset quality, and is seeking to raise up to £55m in a share pacing.
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GCP Student Living Plc

GCP Student Living is a closed-ended investment company. Co. is a real estate investment trust in the U.K. to focus on student residential assets. Co. is engaged in a single segment of business, being the investment and provision of student accommodation facilities (including ancillary retail and teaching facilities) in the U.K. Co.'s property portfolio consists of student accommodation focusing on international students, postgraduates and domestic students alike.

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Martyn King

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