hull
Hull is home to the University of Hull, supporting a student population of approximately 15,000. The city offers opportunities ranging from fully let HMOs to properties with refurbishment and rental-growth potential. Whether you are looking to acquire an investment, access off-market opportunities or sell an existing portfolio, YieldMe specialises in Hull’s student property market.
hull’s student market
Private accommodation remains an important part of Hull’s student housing market alongside university halls and purpose-built student accommodation. Four-to-six-bedroom HMOs are particularly common in the established neighbourhoods surrounding the university’s Cottingham Road campus.
Hull offers comparatively accessible entry prices and potentially attractive headline yields. However, performance can vary considerably between neighbouring streets, while older housing stock may require higher maintenance and refurbishment allowances. Investors should also consider the property’s ability to compete with newer student accommodation.
Opportunities range from tenanted, income-producing assets to properties requiring improvement or repositioning. Each investment should be assessed according to its current income, condition, tenancy history, lawful use and compliance position.
hull's investment at a glance
Approximately 15,000
Student population
1 principal university
The University of Hull
£34,000–£45,000
Indicative asking price per HMO bedroom
11%–13.5%
Indicative advertised gross HMO yield
These figures are based on advertised properties and should be treated as a guide rather than a formal city-wide average. Prices and returns will vary according to location, property condition, occupancy, rental income and operating costs.
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looking to buy or sell in hull?
YieldMe works with individual landlords, portfolio owners, private investors and institutional buyers. Whether you are looking to acquire your first HMO, expand an existing portfolio or exit an investment, our team provides specialist advice tailored to your objectives.
ready to sell your portfolio?
Whether you're managing a single HMO or a large-scale student portfolio, exiting the market doesn't have to mean navigating it alone. YieldMe works with landlords and institutional investors across the UK to structure clean, efficient transactions - from initial valuation through to completion.
If you're considering a sale, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your options and how we can help you achieve the right outcome.