The 海角视频’s largest provider of student accommodation swung to a loss in the first half of 2020 but said it had “growing visibility” over its income for the next academic year.
Unite Group, which is headquartered in Bristol, made a loss before tax of £73.9m in the first half of the year - down from £125.5m profit in 2019.
The fall was driven by a valuation loss over the period of £138.4m, according to Unite.
EPRA earnings - an underlying measure preferred by the organisation - rose 22 per cent to £74.8m.
Unite, which allowed students to forgo summer rents, said it would be reinstating dividend payments following the start of the academic year if occupancy and income was in line with its expectations and a positive outlook for 2021/22.
Richard Smith, chief executive of Unite Students, said: "I am proud of the response of our business through this uniquely challenging period. Our focus has been on doing the right thing for all stakeholders.
"We were the first student accommodation provider to forgo summer term rents and one of the first to have Covid Secure status accredited by the British Safety Council.
"I believe our decisive actions have enhanced our reputation with universities, students and parents.”
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Unite said it was “confident” in the prospects for the 海角视频’s high education sector and expected strong demand for the 2021/22 academic year.
The results were announced as Unite launched a new charter to support students following the Covid-19 lockdown.
The accommodation provider said it wanted to create “safe, respectful and harmonious” homes for students when they return to campuses around the 海角视频 in the autumn.
The charter, which will be reviewed annually, sets out principles and expected behaviour standards with a focus on the student experience, while ensuring adherence to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
it also underlines what students can expect in return from Unite.
Although not a binding contract, the charter covers a range of expectations, including behaviour, responsibilities, and respect, particularly when living in shared accommodation.
Jenny Shaw, student experience director at Unite Students, said: “We have developed this Home Charter to create a positive culture for living as a community.”
She added: “Covid-19 has made it more important than ever to communicate safety guidance and expectations and to be clear about the student experience on offer.”