This week, we are breaking down the standout themes from some of real estate recent conferences, including: 
- The Association for Rental Living Tech Conference; including where AI goes beyond resident comms and into planning, development, and even the legal work behind projects. 

- LD Events Property Student Housing Conference; we talk affordability as the real crisis, the “value gap” students feel when price and product don’t match, and why universities and operators need better alignment.

- Inner Circle Events in Bristol; discussing the Temple Quarter regeneration, showing how placemaking, infrastructure, and housing connect when you’re serious about keeping talent in cities.

We also discuss the Renters’ Rights Act and what we’re seeing from operators and students, and why clear resident communication matters right now.

Make sure you follow this LinkedIn page plus subscribe and follow the podcast to be kept up to date with all the key happenings and takeaways.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.

Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.

Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

We celebrated reaching 100 episodes by recording a special episode at the Laughing Around podcast studio in-front of a live audience made up of our fabulous partners, friends and listeners.

You can also watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BQ1iAEfgkUs

In this episode we reflect back on why we started the podcast and what has changed since our initial conversations, we also cover:
- Why the “housing crisis” still looks like an affordability crisis
- We break down PBSA myths, policy chaos, and what might actually move the needle
- What happens to student housing if campus becomes “two days a week”?
- Rent freezes
- Renters’ Rights uncertainty
- And what's next for Housed Shared Living Podcast?

Thank you so much to everyone who was able to join us last Thursday to celebrate this milestone. We really appreciate all of our listeners and everybody who has tuned in since we started this podcast back in February 2024! 

Make sure you follow this LinkedIn page plus subscribe and follow the podcast to be kept up to date with all the key happenings and takeaways.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

With less than 3 weeks to go until the Housed Summit taking place at UKREiiF in Leeds, this week we are focusing on the three-day event and what's in store for anyone attending.

We walk through the venue, the agenda, the big debate panels, and how we’re designing the experience around real networking and real takeaways.

You can also hear from some of our partners, speakers and attendees about which panels they are most looking forward to; Chanel Turner-Ross, Alex Gooch, Nicky Scanlan, Shahriar Arain, Jade Chalmers, Matt Christie, Joanna Alsford, Jenny Shaw and Anca Stefanescu.

Make sure you follow this LinkedIn page plus subscribe and follow the podcast to be kept up to date with all the key happenings and takeaways.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.

Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.

Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

For this week's episode, Deenie Lee and Dan Smith sat down with Fred-Lerche Lerchenborg, CEO of Lavanda to discuss one of the biggest shifts happening in student accommodation right now – term-time short and mid-length stays. 

Term-time short stays are moving from a summer bolt-on to a core PBSA strategy, and the data shows the biggest demand isn’t “commuter students” but longer 30-day to 4-month stays. We break down what’s driving it, why it’s city-specific, and what operators and investors can do now to pilot flex without creating operational chaos.

We unpack some really interesting data and trends from across the market, including:
- The growing rise of 30+ day stays during term-time, reshaping traditional short-let demand patterns
- How a surprisingly small proportion of bookings are actually driving the majority of commercial performance
- Why performance varies so significantly by city — and what that means for scaling (and why a “one-size-fits-all” national strategy doesn’t hold up!)

PLUS we answer some of the big strategic questions for the sector, including:
Are flexible stays being treated as strategy… or just a fallback?
Are buildings actually designed for 30–60 night stays?
And is technology holding the sector back?

If today's episode got you thinking, and we really hope it did, please do share it with someone else in the sector who needs to hear it.

https://www.getlavanda.com/insights/30-day-student-stays-long-stay-flexible-student-accommodation-is-growing-faster-than-anyone-expected/

https://www.getlavanda.com/insights/the-10-that-matters-most-which-are-your-most-profitable-term-time-bookings/

https://www.getlavanda.com/insights/same-programme-different-economics-how-term-time-short-stay-demand-varies-by-city/

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

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We're back! After a 2 week break over the Easter holidays the latest Housed episode is out now.

On this episode we are delighted to be joined by Billy FitzJohn - Associate Director at Howden to discuss the Howden Student Happiness Index 2025/26. This unique piece of research offers the sector insights into how happy students are, what worries them and what motivates them.

Sign up for the Student Happiness Index here.

We are also discussing:
 - The hospitality vs home debate - how do tourist guests impact the residential experience?
- PBSA - did we call it? The news is full of 'the end of PBSA' - what can be done to protect the UK PBSA market? 
 - The impact of the 2-year degree on accommodation.

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via the website and LinkedIn page 

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.

Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.

Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

We're tackling some of the tougher topics this week, including:
- Why first impressions of student accommodation count?
- Does the sector prepare students for shared living?
- Why is it so hard to build PBSA or BTR right now?
- Is there an energy crisis?

This episode includes data from The Property Marketing Strategists Youth Forum on Gen Z's First Impressions of Accommodation.

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via the website and LinkedIn page 

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.

Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.

Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

In this week's episode, Dan fills us in on the RETCON real estate technology and innovation conference he attended and tells us why the UK are so far behind the US when it comes to using AI in this sector.  

We're are also discussing:
- Attitudes to renting are changing — but is the sector keeping up?
- Does student accommodation still equal thriving high streets?
- And flexible living sounds great, but how can it really be achieved?
- The latest Zoopla rental data analysis

The reports discussed on this episode include:

Will I ever own a home

Universities have a responsibility for the high street too - Wonkhe

Flexible learning needs flexible housing - Wonkhe

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via the website and LinkedIn page 

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.

Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.

Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

Sarah, Dan and Deenie are discussing:
- BTR viability warning
- Catastrophic warning signs for the housing market
- Scaremongering headlines (again)
- Is the cost of first year student accommodation influencing commuters?
- Study visa changes

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via the website and LinkedIn page 

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.

Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.

Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

With a deep dive into two different industry reports; hereSAY BTR leasing benchmarking report and COHO - The UK Loneliness Report 2026. 

We discuss:
- Is the sector lacking in sales skills? 
- Is blended living actually wanted?
- The Unite Students barometer of PBSA health
- The simple solution to reduce loneliness in shared living.

We are also celebrating reaching 25,000 downloads this week 🙌 so a big thank you to everyone who has tuned in since our first episode over two years ago!

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via the website and LinkedIn page 

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.

Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.

Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

This week, we're catching up on the numerous events we've recently attended including; the Sheppard Robson PBSA round table 'How can fresh thinking unlock viability?', the Amber webinar hosted by Urban Living News on all-inclusive energy and the QX Global Group Student Accommodation Insights Evening.

We are also talking about the latest white paper by Utopi; The AI Influence in Real Estate - are we moving to the dark side? Download this report via link in comments.

The questions we cover this week:
- Does investing in AI make rent cheaper or more expensive?
- Are commuting students a commercial opportunity or a risk?
- A plea for positive PR about the value of renting
- Is all-inclusive bills cheaper?

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via the website and LinkedIn page 

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.

Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.

Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

With Dan Smith back from his trip to PropTech Connect in Dubai (and nearly staying until 6th March - full story in episode!), we get the lowdown on the event as well as discussing:

- Immersive sales tools, do they boost conversion or are they are waste of money?
- The negative outcomes of rent controls; why the 'missing middle' can't be solved by slogans
- The Student Loan Scandal - implications on rented living in the future.

Announcing our new website - www.housedpodcast.com

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page 

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.

Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.

Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

In this week's episode we are are dissecting the Rental Living Salary Guide 2026 from deverellsmith and SAY Property Consultants and asking;
- How do operators balance the want for flexible working with operating buildings?
- Are the operational demands and responsibilities reflective in job titles and salaries?
- And is the sector making it clear what progression and career opportunities there are?

There's also discussions on:
- The confusing messages about BTR - is it thriving or failing?
- Should we be adding gross PBSA rooms or replacing old with new to have a net amount of PBSA but better quality (without increasing the rent)?
Plus on a slightly more positive note, Sarah Canning tell us why she was buzzing after her visit to the experimental social wellness space &Soul in Shoreditch.

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.

Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.

Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

China is one of the most misunderstood markets for student housing, BTR,  universities and the wider rental living sectors - we wanted to bust some of the myths surrounding this market and, in true Housed style, dig deeper and get some practical takeaways to share with the sector.

We learnt so much from this conversation with Sam Rason, CEO of VIVA - Mini Programs and Gabriel Nicklin, Managing Partner of TONG Global and are pretty sure our listeners will feel the same.

This episode covers:
- Why China is different?
- WeChat, platforms and direct engagement
- Marketplaces and the 'convenience trap'
- Diversifying your marketing mix
- How to practically build a direct China strategy
- What the future looks like for this sector

A big thanks to Sam and Gabriel for joining us, we felt that we only just scratched the surface of this topic - if you do have any further questions please get in touch with Sam or Gabriel directly.

And if there any other hot topics you would like us to cover on Housed - please do get in touch.

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.

Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.

Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast. 

We recorded this week's episode of Housed at Distorted podcast studio.

Listen to hear our views and thoughts on some of the latest news from the world of shared living and more importantly to find out whether Dan Smith actually read this week's show notes...??

Here's what we are discussing:
- How do we design rental homes that people can actually afford to love? We dig into Unite’s decision to defer two major schemes, and why we think this is a positive move in the right direction.
- Is this Build to Rents 'time to shine'? Why Build to Rent still has an upside if operators pivot from flashy amenities to daily utility. 
- We question studio-heavy schemes and we think they breed transience. Mix it up: larger studios, shared apartments, layouts that support longer stays and real community.
- We break down Ireland’s rental reforms - rent caps may feel appealing, but they risk choking supply at a time when housing shortages are acute. Why The UK’s Renters’ Rights Act could learn from this cautionary tale.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mcSWsTvBQ2E

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.

Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.

Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast.

In this episode, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Dan Smith look ahead to what 2026 will really mean for shared living — across PBSA, Build to Rent, co-living, university accommodation and later living.

We are sharing our predictions for this year:
- Where PBSA is likely to feel pressure — and where it will thrive
- How BTR continues to evolve as a mainstream rental product
- Why co-living’s growth will be quieter, but more meaningful
- What ongoing financial stress in higher education means for university accommodation
- Why rented later living remains one of the biggest long-term opportunities in housing

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com -  Reach thousands of students searching every month with 0% commission student accommodation listings.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

And our brand new sponsor:

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

Who this episode is for:

• PBSA and student accommodation professionals
• BTR, co-living and rental operators
• Property developers and investors
• University and higher education leaders
• Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast.

At the start of 2025, we made some bold predictions about what the year would bring for shared living, student accommodation, renting, and higher education.

Now the year is behind us — so it’s time to look back.

In this episode, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Dan Smith revisit our 2025 predictions:
- what really happened with the Renters’ Rights Act
- whether the government made progress on its 1.5 million homes pledge
- how badly universities were affected by financial pressure and redundancies
- whether affordability improved (or not) across renting and student accommodation
- and what international student demand actually looked like in 2025.

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

And our brand new sponsor:

Howden  - With a lifetime of expertise, Howden provides tailored insurance, property risk management, and wellbeing solutions for accommodation providers across the UK.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast.

Our special bonus episode brings together some of the sharpest minds in the sector for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on where student accommodation is heading next.

Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Dan Smith are joined by Timothy Owen of Birmingham University, Jenny Shaw and Stephen Willis of Kexgill to tackle the big issues shaping the future of student living.

In this episode, we dive into:
• What the future student accommodation product really needs to deliver
• The growing impact of commuting students
• Affordability — and what can realistically be done
• Town & Gown relationships that actually work
• Building stronger, more connected communities

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast.

This week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Dan Smith tackle some of the questions sent it by our listeners.

Thank you to Katherine Austin, Clayre Massey, Ross Halliday, Paul Mercer, Dave Amor, Tim Stephens, Kelly-anne Watson and Sam Scott for your questions.

We cover:
- Marketing to millennial parents 
- Do desks still belong in bedrooms? 
- HMO responses to notice periods and summer void risk
- Is the trajectory of PBSA helping or hindering the future of HE success?
- Fair use utilities
- The growing reports of antisocial behaviour 
- How Councils and government can unlock affordability

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Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast.

Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Dan Smith are back in the latest episode of Housed, to discuss:  
- Marketplaces & university accommodation
- Their reaction to the Budget - is Labour making the housing crisis worse for Renters?
- And what exactly is subscription living?

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Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast.

In this episode, Sarah, Dan and Deenie deep dive into;

- The battle of amenities
- The missing middle
- Affordable vs affordable
- Being futurists
- Void room innovations
- And where are all the university courses going?

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Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast.

The hosts are dissecting a lot in this week's episode - here's a breakdown of what they discussed:

- PBSA vs HMOs is the gap going to get wider?
- Are we losing the affordable end of the market?
- Is the timing of the marketing to students going to shift?
- Do we need to get more political as a shared living sector?
- Is this the year of the rebooker?
- Why is price setting such a fight?

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Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

In this week's episode:
- The Class Foundation Conference round-up
- Sector realism
- The affordability slide
- Let’s get positive about renting
- Plus Ask the Expert on the Renters’ Rights Act with Amanda McNeil Partner, Head of Real Estate, Howard Kennedy LLP.

The episode covers data from St. James’s Place Real Life Advice 2025 report and the Knight Frank Student Accommodation Outlook 2025 Report.

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

This week the hosts, discuss what can be learnt from Appleby Blue Almshouse. A high-quality social collective housing for older people in Bermondsey, which has recently been awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize 2025 for it's outward-facing, community-first design. 

They discuss:
- Reducing loneliness
- Tech vs humans
- Keeping residents ‘sticky’
- Empowering the next generation

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Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Dan Smith is back to join Deenie Lee and Sarah Canning for episode 77 of Housed. As well as hearing about Dan's new arrival, the team discuss:

- Labour's pledge to build 1.5 million Homes
- The native Student life in 2025/26 report
- Whether social media is undervalued as a marketing tool
- Operators using box-ticking wellbeing claims
- The maintenance loan gap driving affordability crunch
- Cushman & Wakefield UK Student Accommodation Report
- Unite Students  performance report and share price

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

In the latest of episode of Housed, Sarah Canning, guest host Brendan Geraghty and Deenie Lee discuss:
- Key takeaways from the Bisnow Student Accommodation Summit
- Underwriting gaps, slow valuations, and student share assumptions
- Rental as a housing laboratory: PBSA, co-living, later living, SFR
- Design, density, and standards for families and students
- Partnerships with universities and evolving nomination practices
- Policy pressures: Renters’ Rights Bill, PRS contraction, affordability
- Moving beyond amenity marketing to trust, predictability, and fairness
- Diversity, representation, and challenging ownership bias

PLUS find out more about Housed: The Shared Living Summit happening at UKREiiF 2026!  

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Rental Living sector thought leader and CEO of The Association for Rental Living, Brendan Geraghty joins us as guest host for this episode.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

In the latest of episode of Housed, Sarah Canning, Dan Smith and Deenie Lee discuss:
👉 Living away at university - is there a PR issue?
👉 Why is there a stigma about HMOs?
👉 The key drivers in BTR and Co-living
👉 Should developers and investors be worried about buying getting easier?

The episode includes references to the BBC News article 'Why more students like me are choosing not to leave home', the Harris Associates and VervLife 2025 Build-to-Rent Report & Co-Living Addendum and LandlordZONE article 'HMO 'stigma' blamed for drastic fall in shared houses.'

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

In this week's episode, Dan Smith, Deenie Lee and Sarah Canning discuss:
- The Future of Renting
- Misleading Market Data in Student Housing
- The Nuance Behind the Headlines
- Student Financial Struggles and Commuting Trends
- Smarter Rent-Setting Strategies

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

This week, Dan Smith, Deenie Lee and Sarah Canning cover:

- The real definition of co-living; exploring YorSpace in York, where residents share tools, childcare, and even solar panels.
-  Ireland's student accommodation market, where legislative intervention including rent caps has effectively halted development despite a projected shortfall of up to 68,000 beds by 2035.
- Why void rooms don't have to mean lost revenue.
- And why you should be adopting AI now and not in the future.

Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page.

Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Sarah, Dan and Deenie are back with a brand new season of Housed, dissecting and discussing some fresh new topics from the world of shared living. 

This week insights:

- The impact of the new Housing Secretary
- Why does affordable just mean 'old'?
- More 18 year olds going to uni = more in student accommodation?
- Why has the 25/26 season been tough for PBSA?
- Should void beds be a Plan A?
- Including later living in housing targets
- University mergers and what it really means for students

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Sarah, Dan and Deenie are joined by Chris Cater, Richard Ward and Sarah Turner-Jones to talk about the London Masterplan. 

This episode was recorded in-front of a live audience at opening of the new Fusion PBSA building in Brent Cross Town.

The panel discuss why London is treated so differently to the rest of the UK:
- How are different boroughs in London reacting to PBSA?
- The trends and patterns that show London as a different market and specifically Greater London vs Central London
- Do universities have different needs for accommodation for their students in London?
- Marketing Brent Cross as a new town to students - with no history or reviews to build upon
- What else needs to be done in London to open up more opportunities for student living in less obvious spaces?

Find out more about Fusion:  Student Accommodation in Brent Cross, North London - Fusion Students

Discover Brent Cross Town: Brent Cross Town - Discover Brent Cross Town. 6,700 new homes, workplaces for 25,000, a new town centre, 50 acres of green parks & playing fields. 12 mins from Central London.

The final episode in this special mini series with The Class Foundation and we are asking “How do we cultivate the PBSA sector leaders of tomorrow?” Dan and Sarah are joined by Kelly-anne Watson of The Class Foundation as well as two brilliant leaders from the sector marketing expert Romy Levin and Jon Badge of We are Homes for Students to discuss:

- An introduction to community hubs
- How community hubs are creating tomorrow's PBSA leaders by breaking down silos and sharing knowledge across Europe
- How we can professionalise student living as a legitimate career path 
- The future vision of community hubs; including geographic spotlights, resource sharing, and potential standalone events.

Those who are interested in learning more about what The Class Conference is all about, or want to book their tickets can visit our/the website : www.theclassfoundation.com/conference

A huge thank you to the sponsor of this mini series, MyStudentHalls - find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

In episode two in this three-part mini series we are focusing on regional frameworks and some of the lessons learned from the key four markets of the UK, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands.

Dan, Deenie and Sarah are joined by Kelly-anne Watson and Frank Uffen to discuss:
• National action frameworks being developed to coordinate housing responses in key European markets
• UK faces challenges with PBSA not being included in national housing numbers
• Nottingham housing strategy highlights how universities can see accommodation as part of student success
• Spain emerging as a leader in collaborative approaches to student housing development
• Innovative hybrid models in Spain allow residences to function as hotels in summer months
• Cross-sector learning between student housing, hospitality and co-living driving innovation
• Cultural contexts differ across Europe, with religious organizations historically providing housing in Spain/Italy
• Data-driven research helping identify what amenities students actually need versus marketing-driven additions
• Growing interest in shared accommodation models to address affordability challenges
• Investment conditions need to be understood alongside community needs for successful development

Those who are interested in learning more about what The Class Conference is all about, or want to book their tickets can visit our/the website : www.theclassfoundation.com/conference

A huge thank you to the sponsor of this mini series, MyStudentHalls - find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

Housed has partnered up with The Class Foundation to bring you a special three-part mini series, getting under the skin of the importance of student housing strategy across Europe and warming the shared living sector up for the The Class Conference 2025 taking place in Lisbon this November. 

In this episode 'Reinforcing Europe', Dan, Deenie and Sarah are joined by Kelly-anne Watson and Frank Uffen to discuss:
• An introduction to The Class Foundation
• How purpose-built student accommodation helps relieve pressure on general housing markets
• International students in popular cities facing backlash as locals feel displaced
• EU appointing first Housing Commissioner 
• National Action Frameworks creating coordinated strategies, with Netherlands as successful model
• UK target of 190,000 additional beds being supported through multi-stakeholder approach
• Need for centralized data and coordinated lobbying to influence government policy
• Unlocking investment for affordable housing solutions 

Those who are interested in learning more about what The Class Conference is all about, or want to book their tickets can visit the website : www.theclassfoundation.com/conference

For the last episode in season four of Housed we opened the floor to our listeners and asked them to send in any questions. A huge thank you to Matt Burton of UPP, Seb Horst of Host, Benjamin Hall of LOFT, Noella Colingridge and Tom Ferber of HOMIE for contributing.

Sarah, Dan and Deenie discuss:
- Is a uni residential experience still a priority?
- Is neurodiversity being considered in building design?
- How can BTR do all the things PBSA say they can't?
- Are operators being realistic about budgets and does good interior design support rental growth?

PLUS find out what Housed has in store for the summer...

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Technology should be transforming the shared living sector, with AI presenting both opportunities and challenges for marketing professionals across PBSA and BTR. We explore how artificial intelligence will reshape property operations while emphasizing the human skills needed to thrive in this changing landscape. But without the right training in place, we could all end up lost. 

• Class Foundation Marketing Hub brings together marketing professionals from across Europe
• AI represents a fundamental shift comparable to the invention of the internet
• Gap exists between marketing teams' AI understanding and executive leadership buy-in
• Training in property typically focuses on compliance rather than skills development
• PBSA uses "sales" terminology while BTR uses "leasing" despite describing the same function
• PRS seeing significant attrition with 290,000 rental homes leaving the sector since 2021
• BTR predicted to eventually provide 30% of private rental homes but faces supply challenges
• UK needs 30,000-50,000 new later living homes annually but only builds around 7,000

Send your questions for the final episode of the season to hello@housepodcast.com

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

The Housed Podcast team examines sustainability in shared living by comparing Glastonbury Festival's impressive renewable energy achievements with the current state of PBSA and BTR sectors, questioning why purpose-built accommodation struggles with basic green initiatives.

• Many PBSA and BTR operators pay lip service to sustainability without implementing meaningful changes
• Inclusive versus non-inclusive rent models create tension between convenience and sustainability goals
• Dr. Yolanda Barnes suggests there may soon be a surplus of second-hand homes in the UK
• London's affordable student accommodation policy channels affordable rooms through university nomination agreements
• Developers claim affordable student accommodation is impossible to build with current return expectations
• The team challenges whether traditional development models are preventing truly affordable and sustainable options
• Industry professionals facing redundancy are encouraged to reach out to the podcast hosts for support

Send your questions for the final episode of the season to hello@housepodcast.com


Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Sarah, Dan and Deenie are back for episode 65, this week's episode covers:

How UAE student restrictions are sending shockwaves through the UK university system. Several institutions falling outside the global top 200 rankings—including UCLan, City University, and Heriot-Watt—now face losing hundreds of international students who provide essential income. With 61% of UK universities falling in rankings this year, the panel explores what this means for PBSA operators and whether other countries might follow the UAE's lead, potentially creating a dangerous two-tier system in higher education.

The conversation shifts to the Building Safety Regulator inquiry launched by the House of Lords Committee, accepting evidence until August 31st. The panel highlights concerns about transparency, consistency, and the far-reaching impact of regulatory delays on the entire construction supply chain. As one panelist notes, "It's impacting the whole supply chain of the supply chain of the construction industry."

We also question whether stamp duty exemptions for empty nesters would meaningfully address housing market stagnation. The discussion reveals a more complex picture where downsizers seek appropriate housing options that maintain their quality of life—particularly access to gardens that keep them "young and active"—rather than simply reduced tax burdens. This illuminates a significant gap in the market for thoughtfully designed later living options that truly meet seniors' needs.

The podcast features an exclusive update on the Renters' Rights Bill from Holly Jordan-Wright of Howard Kennedy, who clarifies that while fixed-term tenancies will indeed be abolished without exception, PBSA will transition to common law tenancies outside much of the bill's remit—provided operators sign up to the national code for landlords. Implementation is now expected in late 2025 or 2026, giving operators more time to prepare.

Whether you're a PBSA operator concerned about international student numbers, a BTR developer questioning the definition of co-living, or a later living provider seeking to understand what downsizers truly want, this episode provides essential insights for navigating the ever-evolving shared living landscape.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Latest Housed episode with special guest Jonathan Burridge, Co-Founder and CEO of Utopi.

Sarah, Dan and Deenie are joined by Jonathan to discuss digital solutions to sustainability in shared living, the key themes covered in this episode include:

Smart buildings aren't just collecting data—they're transforming how we live. In this compelling conversation with Jonathan Burridge, CEO and founder of Utopi, we explore the revolutionary intersection of technology, sustainability, and human behaviour in residential real estate.

From its inception in 2019, Utopi has evolved from a simple technology solution to a comprehensive platform that helps property owners and operators leverage data to drive meaningful change. Jonathan shares how their journey has been shaped by market realities, client feedback, and global events like COVID-19, resulting in a product that delivers tangible value in today's challenging property landscape.

The revelations about resident behaviour are particularly fascinating. Jonathan describes discovering a 1400% variation in energy consumption between identical studio apartments under the same conditions—a stark illustration of how human choices dramatically impact building performance. This data-driven approach has allowed Utopi to develop effective strategies for both passive controls and active engagement campaigns like "Progress to Pizza," which successfully motivated students to reduce their room temperatures.

We dive deep into the evolution of ESG from compliance exercise to value driver. As Jonathan explains, "Most of the money in the market is saying we want green assets," creating a compelling commercial case for sustainability investments. The discussion explores how high-performing sustainable buildings attract more capital, potentially commanding better prices while avoiding the "brown discount" applied to underperforming properties during transactions.

The conversation offers candid insights into the challenges of running a tech company in the traditionally slow-moving real estate sector—what Jonathan describes as "running a sprint while real estate runs a marathon." Yet despite these challenges, the fundamental case for smart building technology remains strong, particularly as energy markets face continued volatility and sustainability requirements intensify.

Ready to discover how smart building technology is reshaping the future of residential property? Listen now and learn how data is becoming the key to unlocking value for people, planet, and profit.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Stepping away from remote recording, the Housed - Shared Living Podcast team gathers in-person at a London studio to tackle pressing issues reshaping the shared accommodation landscape in Episode 63.

Following energetic feedback from their UKREiiF coverage, the hosts reveal ongoing conversations to create a dedicated hub for PBSA, BTR, and co-living sectors at future events. This grassroots initiative aims to address the significant representation gap, particularly for student accommodation, which currently receives minimal attention despite its market importance.

The conversation shifts to a groundbreaking development – the government's plan to implement Google DeepMind's Gemini model in planning departments by 2026. While this AI innovation promises to slash processing times by scanning hundreds of files in seconds, the team debates whether automation might inadvertently encourage cookie-cutter designs or even marginalize architectural input. Despite these concerns, they recognize AI's potential to free planning officers from administrative burdens and allow more focus on creative assessments.

Perhaps most revealing is their deep dive into HomeViews' latest Build to Rent report. Against conventional wisdom, residents overwhelmingly prioritise practical considerations – transport links, flexible tenancies, and responsive maintenance – far above luxury amenities like cinema rooms or games spaces. The data exposes a fundamental disconnect between what developers market and what genuinely drives satisfaction.

Most striking is the revelation about security perception. When 78% of young adults cite "stability and security" as their primary motivation for homeownership, it suggests BTR and PBSA sectors face a messaging challenge rather than a product problem. Residents simply aren't aware these accommodation types can provide the tenure security they crave.

The conversation concludes with a call for greater tenancy flexibility, noting universities already beginning to offer two-year agreements with frozen rents. As the podcast team heads off to continue their strategy session over lunch, they leave listeners with a challenge to reconsider what truly matters in shared living spaces: not bowling alleys and rooftop terraces, but the fundamental human needs for security, flexibility, and community.

What housing innovations would you like us to explore next? Share your thoughts and help shape future episodes.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland.

Episode 62! And this week the hosts, Deenie, Sarah and Dan are discussing some of the content and themes from UKREiiF and all the shared living news from the last couple of weeks including:

- The highs and lows of UKREiiF 

- Is PBSA less sexy than BTR and coliving?

- Is the night time economy considered when designing spaces?

 - Will the UK see a bounce from international students rejecting (and being rejected by) the USA?

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland. 

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

We are on Episode 61 and this week the hosts, Deenie, Sarah and Dan are discussing some of the content and themes from the recent Student Housing Conference by LD Events.

The episode covers;
- Is agent data dangerous?
- PBSA headwinds
- Immigration mixed messages
- The complexities around hypermixity and where are real opportunities for growth?
- Immigration white paper
- Government's suspected plans for Youth Mobility as part of its UK/EU Summit 

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland. 

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

We are on Episode 60, and this week the hosts; Deenie, Dan and Sarah are discussing:
- The latest Youth Forum research on students and sustainability
- Recycling: are we going far enough?
- Key drivers for renters: is it cost or sustainability?
- All-inclusive bills: time we moved away from them?
- Industry awards: should you be entering them?
- The RESI Awards 

PLUS this episode includes an exclusive interview with Gillian Mclees, Chair of the ARL Scottish Hub, on the Housing (Scotland) Bill.*

*The parliament committee concluded that PBSA's inclusion couldn't be removed by subsequent amendments. It is expectd to be voted down at stage 3, when all party leads (except The Green Party) confirmed there is no appetite to include PBSA. All parties gave speeches confirming this. An amendment to allow 28 days notice is being made to try and appease this under exceptional circumstances and to reflect industry best practice.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland. 

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

This week Deenie, Sarah & Dan are discussing:
- Changing management companies
- The Housing Hand report Understanding Renters in 2025
- Why we need to be educating renters
- The Renters Rights’ Bill
- Using AI for researching how to rent
- Addressing affordability 
- Student Crowd data on PBSA stock in Glasgow. 

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland. 

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

Our latest episode kicks off with the hosts, Sarah, Dan and Deenie discussing listener feedback. With thanks to Tom Sutcliffe of Scape, Max Beilby from Vita Student and Aaron Bailey from Yugo for their input. Also, a big thank you to John Stotter-Marden from Washstation for providing us with facts and details on laundry facilities.

We love hearing from our listeners so please continue to send in your thoughts and feedback to hello@housedpodcast.com

The episode also covers;
• How thoughtful design elements can transform the twin room experience
• Sector terminology: what do we mean by three-quarter beds?
• Why laundry facilities are a critical accommodation feature 
• Marketplace ethics and challenges
• Segregating different types of students
• Apprenticeship Housing: Opportunities and Concerns inspired by the WONKHE article 

Plus Bhavini Patel from Howard Kennedy is back in our Ask the Expert feature to answer questions on The Building Safety Act specifically how the act will impact frontline ops staff - thanks to Laura Mathews from Epoch Rebel for her question. 

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland. 

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

This episode of Housed covers:
- Why twin rooms are rarely seen in PBSA?
- What a dual occupancy studio really means and why developers are building single occupancy coliving schemes
- Does the PBSA booking season look rosy?
- The conflict between investors and operators when it comes to positivity vs realism
- Dan is desperate to discuss the latest controversy with marketplaces

Plus Hollie Jordan-Wright from Howard Kennedy is back in our Ask the Expert feature to answer questions on The Renters' Rights Bill.

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
Utopi - The smart building platform helping real estate owners protect the value of their assets.
Washstation - Leading provider of laundry solutions for Communal and Campus living throughout the UK and Ireland. 

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

Episode 12 in season 3:

Room time share: could this be the answer to creating affordable housing and increasing occupancy?
Are subscription-based living models a viable option for the shared living sector? 
The lack of representation for PBSA in governance: the need for a collaborative voice 

PLUS Bhavini Patel from Howard Kennedy answers your questions on The Building Safety Act in our Ask the Expert feature.

Our sponsor for this season, theeword  are true experts in digital marketing specifically for the property sector.

We are also delighted that MyStudentHalls are continuing to sponsor the podcast, Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

Episode 11 in Season 3, Sarah, Dan and Deenie discuss:

🎙 Fraud in Higher Education - the student loan scandal exposed by The Sunday Times 
🎙 The USP nobody in shared living is talking about
🎙 Do students care if accommodation is accredited? 
🎙 Do universities need to take a more proactive approach to supporting students looking for off-campus accommodation?

PLUS Amanda McNeil of Howard Kennedy joins us for our Ask the Expert feature answering your questions on The Leasehold and Freehold Act.

Download our Youth Forum on students and accreditation here.

Our sponsor for this season, theeword  are true experts in digital marketing specifically for the property sector.

We are also delighted that MyStudentHalls are continuing to sponsor the podcast, Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

Season 3, Episode 10 of the Housed Podcast.

Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee, and Dan Smith are back, discussing all things student living:
- Why supporting student wellbeing shouldn't be competitive 
- Are the latest PBSA operator updates indicative of the market as a whole?
- UCAS data - what does this signify for the future of student accommodation, BTR and coliving?
- The COHO Future of HMOs report

PLUS, Hollie Jordan-Wright  from Howard Kennedy tackles your questions about the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Our sponsor for this season, theEword  are true experts in digital marketing specifically for the property sector.

We are also delighted that MyStudentHalls are continuing to sponsor the podcast, Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

It's episode 9 of season 3 of Housed – The Shared Living Podcast and we’re joined by Matt Christie from UKREiiF to give us a sneak peek of what’s in store for the 2025 event.

We discuss:
- Why UKREiiF was created in an already packed property event calendar
- What’s new this year and what those working in the shared living sectors need to know
- A look at diversity, inclusion, and sustainability at the event
- How to get tickets for this must-attend event

Our sponsor for this season, theEword  are true experts in digital marketing specifically for the property sector.

We are also delighted that MyStudentHalls are continuing to sponsor the podcast, Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

This latest episode of Housed sparks a debate around #IWD2025 which is officially on Saturday 8th March this year. Sarah, Dan and Deenie share their views on the day and talk about virtue signalling and whether progress has been made in gender equality.

The episode also covers:
- Deverell Smith Rental Living Salary Guide 2025: hear our thoughts on - whether salaries should be published, the increase of leasing roles in BTR, is PBSA skirting around leasing and sales responsibilities and should community building be the responsibility of marketing? 
- News on our latest feature 'Ask the Experts' with legal experts from the Howard Kennedy real estate team: Amanda McNeil, Bhavini Patel and Hollie Jordan-Wright. Send us your questions: info@propertymarketingstrategists.co.uk
- OpRE Festival 2025: the committee lunch attending by Sarah and Dan, hypermixity and when is real estate not operational?

Our sponsor for this season, theEword  are true experts in digital marketing specifically for the property sector.

We are also delighted that MyStudentHalls are continuing to sponsor the podcast, Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

Episode 7 in series 3, Sarah, Dan and Deenie discuss:

- The Class Foundation Community Marketing Hub insights
- Takeaways from the Bisnow SFH Event including tech, ESG, branding & the potential of the sector
- PBSA’s contribution to Labour’s housing targets

Plus hear about the launch of Ask the Expert: Submit your questions!

Our sponsor for this season, theEword  are true experts in digital marketing specifically for the property sector.

We are also delighted that MyStudentHalls are continuing to sponsor the podcast, Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

This week we’re celebrating our 50th episode!

A big thank you goes to all our listeners and for tuning in every Friday since we launched in February 2024.

On this week' episode:
🔊 Dan updates us on what really goes on at Altitude
🔊 Sarah & Deenie shared their insights from the CUBO and QX Global events
PLUS we discuss:
🔊 Should laundry be included in rent or not?
🔊 Will new EPC legislation reduce the numbers of homes to rent?
🔊 Rightmove's latest rental stats 
🔊 Rent controls in Scotland

Our sponsor for this season, theEword  are true experts in digital marketing specifically for the property sector.

We are also delighted that MyStudentHalls are continuing to sponsor the podcast, Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

This week we have a very special bumper episode recorded live from Chamonix where Dan and our podcast guests have been enjoying the networking, keynotes (and yes of course... the skiing, activities and Après) at the Altitude event hosted by ASK4 in the Alps.

Our panel is a stellar lineup: 

Anouk Darling from Scape, Scott Lewis from Homes for Students, Paul Watson from Now Students and Suraiya Comunello from Nido joined Dan to discuss:

🔹  The importance of brand for students and investors
🔹 Scape Australia’s unique approach to values (Parental Advisory required! 😂)
🔹 Women in PBSA – How do we drive real change?
🔹 The impact of rising populism on international student numbers
🔹 Occupancy levels at HFS… 😁
🔹 Is this sales cycle the new normal in PBSA?
🔹 Have incentives damaged markets, and will they return this year?
🔹 Are marketplaces a necessary evil? (Strong views on this one!) 
🔹 How is AI currently being used? 

Our sponsor for this season, theEword  are true experts in digital marketing specifically for the property sector.

We are also delighted that MyStudentHalls are continuing to sponsor the podcast, Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of RESI Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Later Living, university accommodation, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts and guests.

Sarah, Deenie and Dan are back for a new episode of Housed, they talk about the balance between occupancy and revenue, the role of data analytics, and how the sector is reacting to the Renters' Rights Bill
 
Here are some key takeaways from the conversation:
 
- Does 100% occupancy hide a multitude of sins?
- The importance of data in driving decisions.
- If buildings meet occupancy targets, do investors care how they were reached?
- How important are rebookers?
- How the Renters’ Rights Bill is shaking up the industry (or not)

We are excited to announce a new sponsor for this season, theEword - true experts in digital marketing specifically for the property sector.

We are also delighted that MyStudentHalls are continuing to sponsor the podcast, Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

This week, Sarah and Deenie are joined by guest co-host Zafar Bhunnoo.

Zafar shares insights on the latest trends affecting shared living, including emotional intelligence, multigenerational communities, and the impact of international student numbers.

Here are some key takeaways from the conversation:
- Emotional intelligence's impact on real estate investment and marketing.
- The influence of changing owners and operators on assets.
- Growth of multigenerational communities on university campuses.
- The decrease in international student visa applications in 2024.
- How developers and investors should adapt to fewer international students.

We are excited to announce a new sponsor for this season, theEword - true experts in digital marketing specifically for the property sector.

We are also delighted that MyStudentHalls are continuing to sponsor the podcast, Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

This week, Dan Smith and Deenie Lee are joined by a special co-host Mariel Rubinstein from theEword who brings insights from its latest report, looking into the digital journey students take when researching PBSA.

We cover:
- The latest trends in digital marketing.
- How to define and effectively target your audience.
- The importance of tracking performance and conversions to nurture long-term engagement.
- The balance between brand awareness and sales conversion – is there enough time and budget for both?
- The role of social media, flexible lease lengths, and amenities in shaping student choices.

Download theEword report here

We are excited to announce a new sponsor for this season, theEword - true experts in digital marketing specifically for the property sector.

We are also delighted that MyStudentHalls are continuing to sponsor the podcast, Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

A new season of Housed, Sarah, Deenie and Dan share their predictions and hopes for the shared living sector in 2025:

- The Renters’ Rights Bill - what changes will this make in 2025?
- Angela Raynor and her big hopes for building new homes with 1.5 million pledged in their first 5 years of power - What could and should be achieved in this short window? Is building, the solution or is there another way?
- Higher Education troubles and the impact on PBSA, coliving and BTR
- Affordability - will anything change this year?

We are excited to announce a new sponsor for this season, theEword - true experts in digital marketing specifically for the property sector.

We are also delighted that MyStudentHalls are continuing to sponsor the podcast, Mystudenthalls.com - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK. 

This is the 2nd part of a very special episode that we handed over to you, our lovely loyal audience. We had part one before Christmas but we had so many questions, we had to have a part 2. So this is a bonus episode created just to squeeze in even more insight, opinions and questions.

So in the spirit of fairness, we will be pulling names out of a hat to decide what we answer and in what order. And we have a strict 5 minute timer for each answer. A lot of the questions are topics we have touched on previously so if we don’t quite get deep enough into the detail, check back over our past episodes from 2024 and hopefully we will have covered it all over the course of our two seasons.

• What can be done about inconsistencies in data and is this negating true collaboration?
• How can affordability and sustainability be achieved whist still meeting the demand of customers and investors?
• How would we tackle solving the housing crisis?
• Is the sector compromising on light when looking at what to build and where to build it and do students care?
• How would we balance affordability, sustainability and investor returns if we were to build our own PBSA?
• What does the work/life balance look like for the Housed team?
• Are the amount of third-party operators trying to win business driving rent up?

This episode is sponsored by mystudenthalls - check out mystudenthalls.com for all your listings needs. 

This was going to be the last episode in season 2….a very special episode that we handed over to you, our lovely loyal audience. However, we had so many questions that this is going to be a two-parter with part 2 in the new year.

So in the spirit of fairness, names were pulled out of a hat to decide what we answer and in what order. And we have a strict 5 minute timer for each answer. A lot of the questions are topics we have touched on previously so if we don’t quite get deep enough into the detail, check back over our past episodes from 2024 and hopefully we will have covered it all over the course of our two seasons.

• Does the design of PBSA need a reinvention?
• When are the people that make the sector what it is get the support, limelight and pay they deserve? 
• What is the uncomfortable truth in the sector no one is talking about?
• Are key decisions in PBSA being influenced by Higher Education data? 
• Would blanket coliving planning consent instead of PBSA help solve the housing crisis?

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK
www.mystudenthalls.com

An episode not to be missed as the team give their thoughts and opinions on the following topics:
- Diversity and inclusion at events going in the right direction
- Should students be at industry conferences?
- Was Sarah mansplained to on stage?
- Building Safety delays
- The number of students choosing to stay living at home
- Are property staff paid enough and is the head count enough to properly be on a par with hospitality?
- Is AI going fast enough? 
- Mutually beneficial nominations contracts with student experience at the heart of the decision-making
- The ensuite debate rolls on…
- Why wasn’t The Renters Rights Bill discussed?
- Should investors and operators have separate agendas at conferences? 

📣 Next week's episode is a special Q&A one - we want to hear from our listeners, so if you have any burning questions or a topic you'd love to be discussed please get in touch either via LinkedIn, Whatsapp or email info@propertymarketingstrategists.co.uk 

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK
www.mystudenthalls.com

Here's what we cover in this episode:
- AI in shared living
- QX and JLL report on student housing
- Wider participation; does this include accommodation?
- What is affordable?
- Living back at university; from sport to room allocations
- How much choice should the customer have on who to live with in shared living?
- Greater London authority guidelines on coliving
- What terminology resonates with the customer when advertising rooms and flats?

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK
www.mystudenthalls.com

Burnout in PBSA? At the centre of your product and brand is your people which is why it is so important look after and support them. This week on Housed, Dan, Deenie and Sarah discuss whether the pressure is too much and what else needs to change as well as: 

- Key takeaways from the Westminster Forum Conference
- Misleading stats on investment potential 
- Are staffing models adapting with increased demands from customers and investors? 
- Why becoming a B-corp organisation isn't just about sustainability and how it could differentiate your brand.

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK

In Episode 11 of Season Two of Housed - The Shared Living Podcast, Dan, Sarah and Deenie discuss The Class Foundation Conference and look back at some of the key themes that have provoked wider conversations including:

💡 The lack of diversity in senior leadership roles and investment
💡 Are men worried about being 'cancelled' and saying the wrong thing?
💡 Mental wellbeing challenges for residents and staff
💡 Technology - adopt or neglect?
💡 How to start marketing to Gen Alpha
💡 The House of Innovation - the future of the shared room
💡 Supporting our colleagues in a tough week

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK
www.mystudenthalls.com

In episode 10 of series, Sarah, Deenie and Dan talk about the future of the rental product in 5-10 years. Covering the following: 

- how can PBSA be repurposed when student numbers decline? 
- why do smaller flats stack up for BTR but not in PBSA?
- are studios a sustainable flat type?
- has the sector ignored alternative product types in a buoyant market?
 - is the mainland European coliving layout the future?
 - is PBSA a viable replacement for HMO stock?
 - hybrid hospitality leading the way with secondary revenue streams 
 - lack of innovation in future proofing buildings 
 - policy and red tape; a restriction or an enabler? 
 - ‘it can’t be done’ does that mean ‘it can be done but we won’t make as much money’?

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK
www.mystudenthalls.com

After a short break, Sarah, Dan and Deenie are back with episode 9 of series 2 of Housed: The Shared Living Podcast. Here's what this latest episode covers:

ICEF Berlin - Dan's takeaways from the event and what feedback he had from his live demo session of the new AI solution for student accommodation operators.

Why Student Housing Consultancy is now called RESI Consultancy Limited - Dan explains the change of name for his business and what's to come in the future.

The Labour Government Budget - what were the impacts for the property industry? And our thoughts on the increase in tuition fees and maintenance loans.

The confirmed rumours about marketplaces charging booking fees - how is this being perceived by operators? And why it is illegal. 

Scams in student accommodation - why we should be protecting vulnerable students and not taking advantage of them.

Should we talking more about cities like Nottingham where universities and the local authorities are co-ordinating and working together to get everything in the right place and giving a great example to the industry?

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK
www.mystudenthalls.com

In this week's episode, Dan, Sarah and Deenie discuss:

🔵 Urban Living Insights Takeaways: Differentiating the BTR product and how technology can support this.
🔵 The need for the BTR sector to focus on core deliverables and expertise rather than jumping on a trend or being too reactive
🔵 The use of redevelopment and repurposing of buildings as well as technology and AI to offer more affordable housing
🔵 Inspiring Women in Property Takeaways: Sarah's stand out moment from the Property Week awards ceremony
🔵 GSL Conference Takeaways: The session on Women in PBSA which made Dan both emotional and reflective and why he wants to see this topic being built on for next year
🔵 Information on the women's networking session at The Class Foundation Conference
🔵 Dangerous headlines - lazy journalism and and miscommunication of data and how it's producing the wrong headlines 

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK
www.mystudenthalls.com

Sarah, Deenie and Dan (with his new micrphone!) discuss a wide-range of topics in the shared living sector, sharing their thoughts and opinions on:

What they learnt from the Howard Kennedy exclusive panel discussion on the future of PBSA and the convergence of shared living
- The popularity of HMOs for students and importance of looking at the available data on this  
- The need for the PBSA to have a 'PBSA lite’ product to match BTR's affordable offering 
- Is dynamic pricing out of control? Is it fair to charge students who book later a higher price?
- Cash back and promotions - why does this frustrate Dan, Deenie and Sarah every year?
- Gen Alpha - are you ready for them? Hear about some key statistics on this future cohort of students. Stop building for Gen Z.
- The challenge of having the perfect streamlined booking journey, has anyone got this perfected?

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK
www.mystudenthalls.com

🔵 The Renters' Right Bill - will PBSA be exempt from it and when will we find out? Sarah shares advice from Unipol.
🔵 The Student Living Monitor from The Class Foundation. What is making students happy and how do we create the perfect living environment for them? 
🔵 Why we need to use marketing comms to reassure students at different stages of the booking cycle
🔵 The Student Accommodation Survey by Knight Frank and UCAS report: How does PBSA fair?
🔵 Why brands need to diversify their products for different student cohorts and are we seeing this yet?
🔵 Is everyone going into third party management? As more operators are moving into third party sector is the market getting over saturated?

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK
www.mystudenthalls.com

Here's what the episode covers:
🟣 TONG's 10th anniversary party - Sarah was invited to attend this event to celebrate the achievements of TONG over the last decade. Hear how TONG adds value to the sector through helping to understand the Chinese market.
🟣 Utilising international connections - the importance of expanding your knowledge of international students through networking and talking with people working in the industry globally.
🟣 The importance for operators to have sustainable long term strategies with marketplaces, that aligns with the overall business strategy.
🟣Are marketplaces collaborators or competitors?
🟣 Local vs national marketing strategies

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK
www.mystudenthalls.com

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

This week on Housed, we discuss all the latest news, views and insights from the shared living sectors including BTR, PBSA, coliving, university accommodation, HMOs and later living:

▶ Key takeaways from The Urban Living Conference and ICEF Accommodation
▶ Why they think the sector needs to talk more about WiFi
▶ Do property teams know enough about the specifics of the technology?
▶ The rise in popularity of Single Family Housing with sharers - and why it should never be marketed as SFH!
▶ Are marketplaces sector agnostic? 
▶ Did fraudulent bookings in PBSA make an appearance again this season?

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK
www.mystudenthalls.com

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

Join Sarah Canning , Deenie Lee , and Dan Smith as they dive into the latest industry trends and discuss key insights from recent conferences in the shared living sector.

In this episode the team discuss:
🟣 Dan's key takeaways from the Operational Resi Living Conference by LD Events 
🟣 Do International students know the difference between BTR, co-living and PBSA? 
🟣 The need for operational staff in PBSA buildings to be educated on the whole rental living sector to help with competitor insight
🟣 How BTR are using models which students and other demographics want - can PBSA learn from this?
🟣 The increase in neurodivergent students and how the PBSA sector need to support this demographic
🟣 Do we need to focus on the wellbeing of on-site teams during check-in weekends to reduce burnout? 

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK
www.mystudenthalls.com

In Episode 2 of Season 2 of Housed Sarah, Deenie and Dan share the key takeaways from their recent industry conference visits and discussed some of the other big news in the shared living sector.

This episode covers:
🟣 The Bisnow event takeaways: can the sector overcome affordability issues
🟣 PropTech Connect event: the future of AI in the industry
🟣 Universities in financial difficulty and what that means for the sector
🟣 BTR and the role it is playing as a competitor to PBSA...find out what secret the BTR sector is keeping!
🟣 And should we be changing the language about going to university?

There are some juicy topics discussed in this episode - so definitely one not to be missed.

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Miru Visuals - Specialising in creating stunning property videos that make listings stand out from the crowd and add value to brands. Check them out here: Construction Marketing | Miru Visuals | London

In our first episode for series 2 of Housed Sarah, Dan and Deenie had a lot to discuss. With Clearing finished for 24/25 the trio digest how this period has looked for the sector and what operators could be doing to stop it being such a 'panic' time of year.

The episode covers:
➡ The importance of pricing, proposition and marketing strategies all year round
➡ The big drop in international students
➡ How properties more premium in nature are not being sold
➡ Customer service and the need for operators to staff correctly during Clearing
➡ How students are voting with their feet and are voting on value
➡ The use of current databases and CRM during Clearing
➡ The need for operators to target parents in their campaigns, especially during Clearing
➡ Predictions for next year.

This episode of Housed is sponsored by Miru Visuals - Specialising in creating stunning property videos that make listings stand out from the crowd and add value to brands. Check them out here: Construction Marketing | Miru Visuals | London

*Correction - UCAS take around 60% of international undergraduate applications to UK universities so a slightly more complete picture than mentioned. 

In our final episode of our summer series for Housed we chatted with Paul Humphreys and Tuely Robins of StudentCrowd. Paul co-founded the decision-making platform in 2014 and it has now helped over 12 million users, it also provides datasets to support the decision making of both operators and property advisors. Having specialised in data articulation, Tuely now focuses on strategic partnerships which support StudentCrowd, the sector and student experience.

Sarah, Deenie and Dan chat with the StudentCrowd team about:
🔵 Helping students to make better decisions with their accommodation
🔵 Tracking trends for universities
🔵 The importance of responding to online reviews 
🔵 The key growing trends in the sector
🔵 The divide between prospects and current students on their need for en-suites
🔵 How student voices help to make critical decisions
🔵 The challenge of building affordable accommodation
and...we find out what StudentCrowd call their 'panic index'!

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In our latest Housed Summer Series episode we chat with Stephen Cleal, Customer Success Director, UCAS. With over 20 years of industry experience and having spent 11 years at UCAS, Steve brings a wealth of knowledge to the sector and heads up the Accommodation and Real Estate team as they continue to support students as they transition into higher education or apprenticeships and move away from home.

Some of the topics we covered in this informative episode:
🟣 Key insights from university clearing and student application numbers
🟣 The importance of UCAS data in PBSA and how some operators can use it more effectively
🟣 The increase in the interest of apprenticeships and how we need to support this demographic
🟣 UCAS being more than just an application body - Stephen gives overview of all of their services
🟣 The latest on their Journey to A Million campaign
🟣 Supporting International Students
🟣 Why the UCAS accommodation portal is closing down in October
🟣 The impact of the new government for UCAS

⭐ PLUS an exclusive announcement - listen to find out more!

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

Our latest podcast episode from our Summer Series is now available to listen to. In this episode we chatted with the trailblazer Honor Barratt, CEO of Birchgrove.
 
Birchgrove is a specialist age-exclusive developer working to establish a portfolio of later living neighbourhoods with well thought-out facilities for rent.

Some of the topics we cover in this episode:
🟣 The reputation of later living as dull and beige
🟣 The stigma around renting in later life
🟣 Home ownership being boring in older age
🟣 The opportunity to free up housing stock for families
🟣 Rental later living as the sustainable choice for the future
🟣 Rent controls and protecting the future renters
🟣 Security of tenure above everything else

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast hosts Sarah Canning , Dan, and Deenie recently collaborated with experts Laura Bosworth, Richard Stott, Jenny Shaw, and Rebecca O'Hare to record a special episode discussing crucial issues in student accommodation.

This top team of professionals share expert views on key topics, including:
⚪ PBSA vs. HMOs: Is affordability in student accommodation a self-perpetuating issue created by PBSA?
⚪ The evolution of PBSA rooms: Have they truly evolved to meet student needs?
⚪ Mental health challenges: Is the sector prepared for upcoming issues?
⚪ Understanding changing demographics and adapting services and products accordingly
⚪ Staffing costs and rent: Should increasing staff costs impact rent?
⚪ Undervaluing PBSA: Why are we still focused on rooms rather than the whole package?
⚪ Data, research, and market gaps: How data can reveal opportunities
⚪ Technology's influence on the future of accommodation
⚪ Future demand for flexibility from students
⚪ Intersectionality and inclusion: Implications for future accommodation options

Laura Bosworth is Founder and CEO of REAL listen to Get REAL about Marketing podcast here

Jenny Shaw is HE External Engagement Director at Unite Students listen to the Unite Group Accommodation Matters Podcast here

Rebecca O'Hare is Interim Deputy Director of Residential Services at University of Leeds.

Richard Stott is Managing Director of Kexgill Group.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

We're excited to share our latest Housed podcast episode in collaboration with Martijn van de Veen , Chief Business Development Officer at ICEF. This session is ahead of the The inaugural ICEF Monitor Global Summit in September which has a track dedicated to student accommodation.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee will be speaking at the event in September, looking at insights from our latest research Unlocking Global Perspectives of Student Accommodation. They will be joining a host of other experts in the sector who will be focusing on affordability, availability, accessibility, and accountability in international student accommodation.

Find out more about the event: https://www.icef.com/events/icef-accommodation/

Some of the topics covered in this podcast episode:
🔵 The importance of collaboration globally - looking into different markets
🔵 Challenging the typical ‘international student’ stereotype
🔵 Tackling supply and demand and therefore affordability.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

We're excited to kick off our special summer sessions with an insightful conversation featuring Hannah Chappatte, CEO and founder of Hybr.

Here's what we cover in this episode:

☑️ Female Entrepreneurship: Exploring the unique challenges and triumphs faced by women in the industry.
☑️ The Future of the Sector: Insights into emerging trends and what lies ahead.
☑️ Raising Funds: Strategies and tips for securing investment in a competitive market.
☑️ Innovation and Evolution: How Hybr, a rental platform tailored for students and young graduates, is transforming the rental experience. Hybr provides a seamless journey for young renters and connects landlords with a pre-qualified renter base, ensuring faster lease-ups and increased NOI.

Check out Hannah's great work here: Hybr | Homes for Students
Connect with Hannah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-chappatte-20029b1140?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BCG0aPijWSdK5tFCyrZ48HA%3D%3D

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

☑️ Cohousing communities - Marmalade Lane - is this the way forward and what can other shared living sectors learn?
☑️ Marketing budget lines - why PPC and SEO shouldn't be lumped together
☑️The UPP Foundation launch of The Kerslake Collection Essays
☑️ NAV: Incentives vs. Price Reductions – transparency issues in filling buildings and the impact on rent realignment
☑️ GSL & Cubo: valuable insight on accessibility, disability, and vulnerable students

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

☑️ Build to Rent vs Build to Sell: Exploring the key differences as discussed in the HomeViews  webinar
☑️ General Election: Our initial reaction to housing policies.
☑️ ESG and Fire Safety: Is it just an Estates problem?
☑️ AI in the Shared Living Sector: The potential and challenges.

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

☑️ The Operational Real Estate Festival - Shared learnings
☑️ Youth Forum Highlights: What students wish they were better prepared for, including the impact on student accommodation of being on campus less, what this means for the traditional university model, and should we re-write the rule books?
☑️ Data on Renters: Why is it so hard to come by? Is focusing on first-time buyers even relevant in modern times?
☑️ Homelessness and the Housing Crisis: Can a new government make a dent in what is needed? Are the right homes in the right places going to be built? Will Single Family Housing be the saviour?

Read our latest Youth Forum report: propertymarketingstrategists.co.uk/the-youth-forum

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In this episode we discuss:

☑️ Budgeting: Realistic vs. aggressive opex, the cookie-cutter approach, and in-house or outsourcing operations.
☑️ Video Content for B2B Marketing: Bold or just obvious?
☑️ UG Data: Isn’t it time it was all in one place?

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In this week's episode, we discuss:
☑️Discussion on property ownership vs. rental living and political manifestos
☑️Impact of increasing maintenance loans on rent and if this goes hand in hand with rent caps
☑️Third-party management: Are low fees impacting service standards?

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In this week's episode, we discuss:
☑️ Universities - the impact of league tables on student accommodation, leadership, and financial stability
☑️ Fractional support vs consultancy vs advisory
☑️ Purpose-built rentals - does coliving have an identity crisis?
☑️ How Single Family Housing can solve the housing crisis

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

This episode features discussions on:

🔹 The role of resident brand ambassadors and wardens – should they be paid? And what does it mean for your opex?
🔹 Strategic planning and budgeting – when and where to start?
🔹 Election season insights – what does it mean for housing and development?

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In this week's episode, we discuss:
☑️ LD Event-  what does the future look like for investors, developers and operators?
☑️ UKREiiF – the inside scoop
☑️ Investors vs customers – who should win?
☑️ The amenities arms race
☑️ The MAC Report – relief but has the damage been done?

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In this week's episode, we discuss the flood of data and reports shaping our industry, as well as the strategic aspects of property management:

☑️ Swamped with Data: Navigating through the recent surge of reports, webinars, and conferences.
☑️ Awards – To Enter or Not: Exploring the value of participating in industry awards.
☑️ Pricing and Budgeting: Discussing the unconventional approach of the PBSA sector—budget first, then strategy and pricing.
☑️ Product Diversity - is this impacting investment models?

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In this week's episode:
✔️Are we seeing a shift in PBSA – did prices go too high, too soon?
✔️Will we see student protests?
✔️Should you spend money on marketing if sales are going well?
✔️The conference season – what to expect and how to prepare
✔️The big Homes for Students news – and what does this mean for the market?

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

Here's a snapshot of our conversation in Episode 12
✔️Marketing Budgets and Strategies: How are budgets allocated and what strategies are most effective?
✔️Focus Groups and Surveys: Utilising these tools to understand resident needs and satisfaction.
✔️Brand and Investing in Brand Awareness: Budget considerations, who is responsible, and the importance of consistency.
✔️Staffing Structures: Are current staffing levels sufficient to deliver a brand experience?
✔️The Life of a Consultant: A day in the life and the real roles they play in shaping the industry.

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In this week's episode, we delve into environmental issues, student housing challenges and investment quandaries.
 
Here's a snapshot of our conversation:
 
- What does Earth Day mean to us?
- The Carbon Budget: Understanding how we can manage our carbon contributions better.
- Is there really a shortage of student accommodation? Examining the realities behind the numbers.
- What does stacking up really mean? If it is just on a spreadsheet, is that really stacking up?

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In Episode 10, we discuss the latest insights on property marketing and student housing.

Here's a snapshot of our conversation in this episode:

- On-Site Market Research: Discover how hands-on market research is uncovering new opportunities in shared living spaces.
- Effective Management: Learn how bridging the gap between investors and operators can optimise property performance.
- Emerging Trends: Discussing the expectations of Gen Alpha and the impact of technology on future accommodations.
- Tech Innovation: The need for better system integration to meet the fast-changing demands of modern residents.
- Blended Communities: Exploring the benefits of multi-functional living spaces for diverse groups.

Listen now for a fresh perspective on understanding the challenges and opportunities in shared living.

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In our latest episode we discuss:
 
- PBSA from an international student perspective: Why the hesitation from investors? We're tackling the misconceptions and highlight opportunities.
- Social Spaces Inspired by Co-working: What shared living can learn from the co-working revolution to foster community and innovation.
- Trends in Planning Approvals: Are we witnessing a growth in planning approvals? 
We discuss what this means for the future of shared living.
 
From Unipol conference takeaways to the importance of community building and the latest market trends, this episode is packed with insights for anyone involved in student housing, BTR, co-living, or operational real estate.
 
Listen now for a fresh perspective on understanding the challenges and opportunities in shared living.

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

This Week on Our Podcast: Sustainability, Legislation and Property Insights

What's in store for you in this episode?

- Exclusive insights from our firsthand experiences at the MIPIM event
- Key takeaways from the COM1 marketing conference focused on sustainability
- A discussion around the latest legislative changes impacting student tenancy lengths and what it spells for the future of shared living

Don't miss out on this episode packed with valuable information for everyone in the real estate and shared housing sector. Whether you're just starting out or have been in the industry for a while, we've got something for you.

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In this episode of Housed we talk about:
- Small business Sunday event hosted by Theo Paphitis
- Single Family Housing Association UK launch event
- Generational Shared Living
- Allocating Residents in Communal Living

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In this sixth episode of Housed, we cover:

- Effective LinkedIn Marketing: Our journey to building a business on LinkedIn, packed with insights on crafting a winning content strategy.
- The Popularity of HMOs: Why HMOs remain a go-to choice for students, offering a slice of home and independence.
-  The Amber Fundraise Impact: Discussions around the impressive £21 million fundraising and its potential ripple effects in the student accommodation market.

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In this episode, we talk about what we're seeing in PBSA marketing, mixed use schemes and how communal spaces could be utilised for the public and Affordable vs affordable homes.

We believe in supporting the innovation of homes and communities that are welcoming and fair for everyone. This episode is all about sharing those ideas and celebrating equality in the shared living sector.

Give it a listen to catch up on all these topics and more.

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In our fourth episode, we talk about:

- Big Events of 2024: We list the important happenings of the year including The Class Foundation Conference, ICEF Accommodation Conference, OpRE24 and UKREiiF
- What Are Degree Apprenticeships? And where do they fit into the housing picture?
- Easy Tips for Being More Sustainable: Quick wins for the shared living sectors in relation to heating and energy monitoring.
- Studios vs. Coliving Spaces: What’s the real deal with coliving? We break it down.

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In this third episode of Housed: The Shared Living Podcast, Sarah, Deenie and Dan are talking about international student living - from the challenges facing universities and international students to innovative solutions in student housing.

They also talk about:

•  refurbishing and retrofitting
•  lobbying and the voices that need to be represented
•  hospitality as part of the wider industry

Plus, we explore how these topics connect with bigger issues like sustainability, affordability and community building.

Listen for insights, views and opinions based on the latest news and voices in the shared living sector.

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living - this podcast is for you!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In this second episode of Housed: The Shared Living Podcast Sarah, Deenie and Dan tackle the pressing challenges and insights of the shared living world.

We explore the ripple effects of financial difficulties in universities, the critical state of diversity within the sector, and groundbreaking discoveries on student marketing engagement.

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector.

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living - this podcast is for you!

Resources:
The Property Marketing Strategists Youth Forum

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.

In this first episode of Housed: The Shared Living Podcast Sarah, Deenie and Dan discuss why they launched this new podcast.

They also chat about some recent events they attended and the key insights they took away - Modern Women in Property and Construction Conference, Cop 28 and The Urban Ovation Later Living Discussion. 

This episode also includes their findings and research on the possible fraudulent behaviour around international agent fees.

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector. 

Each week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists and Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions that aren't often asked. This podcast is for anyone who works in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living - this podcast is for you!

Resources:
Modern Women in Property
Urban Ovation
LoopLiv
Ryder Architects
Wonkhe

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the individual hosts.