Strong growth continued at GCP Student Living (DIGS) in H119. Rental income benefited from development/refurbishment completions, above inflation rental growth and continued full occupancy. Profitability showed the benefit of scale economies, with the operating margin increasing. Dividend cover increased strongly to 81%, well on track for full cover on a fully developed and let basis. The existing portfolio is performing well (H119 NAV total return of 7.9%), developments are on track to deliv
26 Mar 2019
GCP Student Living - Strong H119 progress and positive outlook
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GCP Student Living - Strong H119 progress and positive outlook
- Published:
26 Mar 2019 -
Author:
Martyn King -
Pages:
12
Strong growth continued at GCP Student Living (DIGS) in H119. Rental income benefited from development/refurbishment completions, above inflation rental growth and continued full occupancy. Profitability showed the benefit of scale economies, with the operating margin increasing. Dividend cover increased strongly to 81%, well on track for full cover on a fully developed and let basis. The existing portfolio is performing well (H119 NAV total return of 7.9%), developments are on track to deliv