The Student Loan Scandal: The Impact on BTR & PBSA, Why Rent Controls Don’t Work (or do they?), Can Marketing Ever Be Too Much?

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.comStay 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 professionalsBTR, co-living and rental operatorsProperty developers and investorsUniversity and higher education leadersAnyone working in or around housing policy and shared livingThe 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.