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Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) - notice period survey: responses summary

Analysis of the responses to the student survey and the provider survey on 28 day notice periods in purpose-built student accommodation.


Annex B: References

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Gibb, K., Moore, T., Preece, J., Hoolachan, J., Munro, M., Boyle, J., McLees, G., James, G (2022). Research on purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and student housing in Scotland. UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE).

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Contact

Email: PBSAreview@gov.scot

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