Jo Winchester Co-living & PBSA Consultant: The housing solution hiding in plain sight

In this episode, hosts Jenna and Jamie Harris sit down with Jo Winchester, Co-living and PBSA consultant, executive coach, and former Executive Director in Valuation at CBRE. Jo brings more than two decades of experience across valuation, student accommodation and the living sectors, alongside a growing practice focused on co-living needs assessments and coaching for property professionals. Topics covered: - Jo’s journey from PBSA valuation into Co-living - The data and demand drivers underpinning the sector - Planning strategy, local storytelling and making the case for Co-living - Affordability, single-person households and the shortage of small homes - Valuing sui generis versus C1 co-living models - Leadership, coaching and career fulfilment in real estate - Why policy and industry need to work more closely together This episode is essential listening for capital investors, developers and living-sector professionals looking to better understand the future of Co-living, the affordability pressures driving demand, and the human side of building a meaningful career in real estate. Follow, subscribe and join the conversation as we continue to reinvent real estate.Stay up to date: 👉 Subscribe now to stay updated on upcoming episodes!👉 For more insights, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrisassociates/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrisassociates/👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts or watch on YouTube• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reinventing-real-estate/id1707988579• YouTube: https://youtu.be/3J6J4XsAg3k------ This episode was pre-recorded in February 2026. Consequently, certain discussions regarding market conditions and policy may no longer reflect current circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.