In recent years, Europe has emerged decisively as the destination of choice for students and investors alike. With booming higher education demand, a chronic undersupply of quality accommodation, and resilient returns, the European student housing sector is attracting increasing attention. For Removal Squad, this is more than just an interesting market shift, it represents a surge in demand for premium relocation and support services. Students moving abroad, property investors sending furniture across borders, and operators managing student housing all rely on professional solutions that make their transitions simpler. From individual moves to large-scale projects, Removal Squad ensures every step of the journey is seamless and stress-free.
Why Europe’s rise as the destination of choice for students and investors makes Removals a Growth Opportunity
According to BONARD data, international student numbers in Europe grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% between 2016/17 and 2023/24. Countries across the continent are relaxing visa and regulatory barriers, introducing more English-taught programmes, and expanding accommodation, yet the supply still lags significantly behind demand.
For Removal Squad, that means more student moves, more requests for European removals, more calls for furniture delivery, storage, and related moving services. Students arriving from abroad or relocating across borders need reliable, professional help: packing, transporting, delivering, and storing their belongings.
The Drivers Behind Europe’s Student Housing Boom
The demand for professional moving and logistics services can be traced back to the same drivers making Europe an attractive hub for students and investors:
Strong and Growing Demand
Domestic and international student numbers continue to rise. In many European cities, occupancy rates for student housing are nearly 100%.
Undersupply of Accommodation
Countries like Spain and Italy report provision rates as low as 5 – 8% for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). Demand vastly outstrips supply.
Resilient Returns
Rents across the EU grew by 3.7% in 2022, rising to around 5.2% in 2024. This trend underlines the confidence investors place in the market.
Institutional Investment
Student housing has shifted from niche to mainstream as a core asset class. Major investors now consider it one of the most reliable property sectors.
Supportive Policies
Governments are actively encouraging international students, simplifying visa procedures, and incentivising student housing development.
How Removal Squad Supports the Ecosystem
As Europe becomes ever more attractive for students and investors, the logistics of moving become more complex, and more essential.
Removal Squad specialises in student moves, helping individuals transport their belongings safely and affordably. For universities and operators, we offer office removals when departments relocate or expand. Our packers and movers ensure items are properly protected, while European removals handle cross-border complexities including customs and documentation.
Our furniture delivery service supports both individual students and large PBSA operators, making sure new rooms are fully equipped. For smaller jobs, man and van removals offer flexibility and cost-effectiveness. When sheer lifting power is required, our man power services provide the muscle. End-of-term or pre-renovation clearance ensures properties are vacated efficiently, and our storage solutions help when timelines don’t line up. Add to this our courier services for important documents and parcels, and motorbike delivery for fast, urgent runs, and it’s clear we provide an end-to-end solution.
Scenarios Where Our Services Add Value
Consider an international student arriving in Berlin. They need a European removals partner to transport personal belongings, a courier service to send paperwork, and temporary storage until their lease begins. Removal Squad manages it all.
Or picture a PBSA operator refurbishing a housing block in Paris. Old furniture needs clearance, new beds and desks require careful furniture delivery, and skilled manpower is needed to move everything efficiently. With one partner providing all of this, timelines are met and stress is avoided.
When a university department shifts its offices, our office removals team minimises downtime, ensuring academics and administrators get back to work quickly. At the same time, our smaller man and van removals team is on call for quick student relocations across town.
Why Timing Matters
With student numbers climbing and investment continuing to flow into PBSA, the demand for high-quality logistics partners is set to rise further. New housing developments take years to deliver, meaning the imbalance between supply and demand will persist. Meanwhile, students expect faster, smoother moves and operators require reliable partners to support large-scale transitions.
Removal Squad is positioned to answer this demand with flexibility, speed, and professionalism.
Moving Europe Forward
Europe’s rise as the destination of choice for students and investors is reshaping the housing and removals market. With demand soaring and supply lagging, opportunities abound, but only for those who can deliver reliable, high-quality services. Removal Squad is the ideal partner in this landscape.
We don’t just move belongings; we help move Europe forward.