Housed: The Shared Living Podcast

Send us a textWe 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.

Send us a textThis 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.

Send us a textOur 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.comThe 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.

Send us a textThis 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 marketplacesPlus 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.

Send us a textEpisode 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.

Send us a textEpisode 11 in Season 3, Sarah, Dan and Deenie discuss:

Send us a textSeason 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 reportPLUS, 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.

Send us a textIt'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 eventOur 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.

Send us a textThis 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.

Send us a textEpisode 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 targetsPlus 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.

Send us a textThis 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:

Send us a textThis 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:

Send us a textSarah, 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.

Send us a textThis 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.

Send us a textThis 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 hereWe 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.

Send us a textA 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. 

Send us a textThis 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. 

Send us a textThis 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 UKwww.mystudenthalls.com

Send us a textAn 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? 

Send us a textHere'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 UKwww.mystudenthalls.com

Send us a textBurnout 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

Send us a textIn 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:

Send us a textIn 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 UKwww.mystudenthalls.com

Send us a textAfter 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 UKwww.mystudenthalls.com

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Dan, Sarah and Deenie discuss:

Send us a textSarah, 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 UKwww.mystudenthalls.com

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Send us a textThis 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 UKwww.mystudenthalls.comEach 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.

Send us a textJoin 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:

Send us a textIn 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:

Send us a textIn 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. 

Send us a textIn 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:

Send us a Text Message.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:

Send us a Text Message.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:

Send us a Text Message.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 optionsLaura Bosworth is Founder and CEO of REAL listen to Get REAL about Marketing podcast hereJenny Shaw is HE External Engagement Director at Unite Students listen to the Unite Group Accommodation Matters Podcast hereRebecca 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.

Send us a Text Message.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:

Send us a Text Message.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 StudentsConnect with Hannah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-chappatte-20029b1140?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BCG0aPijWSdK5tFCyrZ48HA%3D%3DEach 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.

Send us a Text Message.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 studentsEach 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.

Send us a Text Message.☑️ 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.

Send us a Text Message.☑️ 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-forumHoused: 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.

Send us a Text Message.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.

Send us a Text Message.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.

Send us a Text Message.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 crisisHoused: 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.

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Send us a Text Message.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.

Send us a Text Message.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.

Send us a Text Message.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.

Send us a Text Message.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.

Send us a Text Message.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.

Send us a Text Message.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.