Housed: The Shared Living Podcast

We are back! Season 7 will be launching this Friday and we've missed you!Expect all of your usual Housed favourites - honest views, insights and the latest news in shared living from hosts Dan Smith, Deenie Lee and Sarah Canning Our episodes drop every Friday morning from 5am wherever you get your podcasts, so be sure to subscribe and tune in. We're really looking forward to another brilliant season of conversations, ideas, challenges and big questions about the future of shared living.Get in touch with us at [email protected] 

For this week's episode, we are really pleased to be able to share the brilliant conversation which took place at the Housed Summit with a group of residents from the PBSA, BTR, HMO and Coliving Sectors.The popularity and feedback from this session at UKREiiF was phenomenal and their insights offered a powerful reminder that successful places are built around people, not just products.On the panel were Noah Taiwo, Todd Evans, Rosie Hill, Anushka Suria and Edward Jones, who discussed:- How amenities must create real value- The importance of human connection- Affordable accommodation and getting the basics right- The need for operators to re-think flexibility and value- Regeneration and displacement- Authenticity in marketingThe key message that came across was the importance of listening to your residents - and this podcast episode is your starting point.Find out more about The Property Marketing Strategists Youth Forum and customer insight here.

This week's episode comes off the back off the CUBO College and University Business Officers Summer Conference, reflecting on the key themes, debates and takeaways from the event.Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are joined by Sue Pimblett of University of Leeds, Jo Hardman of Lancaster University and Helen Rutherford of De Montfort University as they discuss: - Cost of living realities shaping student lifestyles and expectations.- Commuting students and the challenge of inclusion and belonging.- The “full fat” student experience and the hidden curriculum outside lectures.- AI on campus, from admin wins to fears of AI talking to AI.- The allocations conundrum. We really enjoyed dissecting the key themes from the CUBO Summer Conference - and also felt they are important to share with non-CUBO members.CUBO has the winter conference towards the end of the year if anyone would like to get involved as a partner or as a member - please visit the website here.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 the role of Marketing in Property.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. 

We have another deep dive episode of Housed this week - and for this one we are discussing everything coliving with our expert guest Bart Sasim, Co-founder and Managing Director of Coliving Ventures BV Coliving has been an ongoing theme on the podcast and is a really hot topic right now, so we wanted to dig a little deeper and demystify some of the myths surrounding it. In this episode:- We pin down what coliving actually is and why it keeps getting misunderstood.- Look at how the sector has evolved over recent years.- Discuss the biggest opportunities for operators in coliving.- And take a look ahead to what coliving will look like in the future.It was great to shine a spotlight on this significant part of the sector.We are looking forward to attending the Coliving Conference in October. Listeners can get a discounted ticket to the Co-Living Conference with code HPOD26cc at colivingconference.com.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 the role of Marketing in Property.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. 

A special announcement episode - hear about our plans for 2027 and how you can be part of it. To register your interest as a partner please fill in this form.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 the role of Marketing in Property.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. 

In today's special episode Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are joined by Jonathan McDiarmid and Sebastian Loyn of YTL Developments (UK) Limited as they explore Brabazon - the ambitious new town to the North of Bristol. Brabazon is one of the UK's most ambitious regeneration projects, but today's discussion isn't really about the buildings that will make up this entirely new neighbourhood. Instead, we're exploring some bigger questions;- Can you deliberately create community?- Can a masterplanned neighbourhood feel authentic?- How do BTR, PBSA, residential, coliving and retirement living work side by side?- And could Brabazon become a blueprint for the next generation of British New Towns?It was a fascinating conversation and shows that successful places aren't simply designed but nurtured - and that community, infrastructure and stewardship matter just as much as architecture.We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we did recording it.You can also watch our studio recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hJ6i2PieQBY?si=zi9MpXGpjAluKlNjDan 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 the role of Marketing in Property.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. 

Find out what your tenants really understand about renting and how the sector can close the knowledge gap in this special deep-dive episode.Dan Smith and Sarah Canning chat to experts, Dani Smith and James Maguire from the team at Housing Hand about its new report Understanding Renters in 2026 and discuss:- The big stats behind renter confusion- Who should teach renters- Affordability stress and wellbeing- Guarantors contracts and AI summaries- PBSA vs BTR flexibility shifts- The changes over the next year- What happens when rent can't be paidThis conversation is a must listen for operators across PBSA, BTR, co-living and the wider rental sector as a reminder that knowledge and confidence matter just as much as legislation to tenants.Download the Housing Hand report here.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 the role of Marketing in Property.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 week's conversations are inspired by the recent industry events the hosts attended as we discuss:- Why postgraduate demand falling (down around 8% in 2024) should be on every operator’s radar.- How commuter students rising to 31% changes the true picture of housing need.- Why planning decisions can still disconnect from what actually fills beds.- How leasing strategy is shifting city by city.- Why parent input is now more important than ever.- Why the sector needs a stronger, more coordinated voice to defend the value of going away to university and living independently.Thanks to all of the organisations for putting on some brilliant events for the sector, please do check out all of the relevant pages and websites to find out more.StuRents SummitInvestor in Students 360°Student Living Forum UK 2026, hosted by The Class Foundation.And if you are holding an event you'd like us to attend - please get in touch.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 the role of Marketing in Property.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. 

For this episode, Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee sit down with Debra Yudolph, CEO of SAY Property Consultants and Esme Webb, Director of hereSAY to unpack the UK’s first PBSA Mystery Shopping Benchmark report and to discuss why measuring the lead to lease journey is the most powerful metric operators and investors can unleash.This is a must-listen conversation for anyone working in PBSA operations, marketing, leasing, customer experience or investment as we explore;- What students really experience in the leasing journey.- Where teams shine on friendliness and knowledge.- Where bookings are being lost.- How small behaviours shifts can create big conversion gain- How findings from the mystery shopping service can inform and improve sales and marketing training.Download the full report.The hereSAY PBSA Mystery Shopping Service is in partnership with The Property Marketing Strategists Find out more about the PBSA Mystery Shopping Service by filling in this form.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. 

Two weeks on from the Housed Summit at UKREiiF; Sarah Canning and Dan Smith talk with Shaan Clarke, Director of Sales, Marketing and Resident Experience at Collegiate UK and Sean McKeown, CIO, Arlington Group about the forces reshaping shared living, from affordability pressure to the rising bar for resident experience.This episode covers; - What actually creates value for students?- How regulation is changing viability- Sector flexibility- Operational complexities- And why flexibility and authenticity now decide who stays competitive.Thank you to Collegiate UK for being our Platinum Partners for the Housed Summit.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 the role of Marketing in Property.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. 

The final live podcast recording from UKREiiF.Sarah Canning, Dan Smith and Deenie Lee are closing out the Housed Shared Living Summit with a candid, tired, and upbeat debrief on what we heard across three days of shared living conversations.We connect the dots between building safety, regulation, resident experience, marketing change, and the practical steps the sector can take next year. If you've attended our House Summit we would love to hear your feedback - please comment below or message the hosts or [email protected] This episode is sponsored by Payr, the rent payment platform built for PBSA. Payr lets your international students pay rent from anywhere in the world, on any card scheme, digital wallet, or local payment method, including UnionPay, WeChat Pay and Alipay. And here's the part operators love: no card fees to the operator or landlord, no chargeback risk, and lower opex across your finance team. One platform, one checkout, rent settled instantly. 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 the role of Marketing in Property.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. 

Our second live special episode of Housed recorded at UKREiiF and this time we are joined by some experts in the sector Sam Scott, Managing Director, This is Fresh and George Dyer, Group Investment Director, Watkin Jones Group.This is a live reaction session unpacking the biggest debates and emerging themes from UKREiiF, we discuss:- What is the sentiment from UKREiiF so far? - Building Safety Act and Renters’ Rights Act – what are the implications for operators, developers, investors and residents?- Affordability and viability in the current climate- What is not being talked about at UKREiiF? - What will be the main themes at UKREiiF 2027? This special live episode of Housed is sponsored by This is Fresh - a market-leading operator across build-to-rent, co-living and student accommodation. With more than 21,000 homes under management, a +38 NPS and platinum-rated service, Fresh delivers outstanding resident experiences and proven results.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 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. 

The first out of three live episodes being recorded from the Housed Shared Living Summit in-front of an audience of listeners and on day one of UKREiiF, we give an unfiltered view of the shared living sector and the threads running through our three-day event. We discuss:- political uncertainty that slows planning- regulatory pressure from building safety and renters’ rights reform- the accelerating impact of AI on leasing, operations, and marketing- student housing demand staying strong while affordability and product mix drive voids- BTR attracting students and what that signals for product, pricing, and planning- co-living’s identity crisis and why community has to be designed, not assumed- single family housing investment surge and the case for long-term renting- rented later living demand, labelling problems, and what active older renters wantSpecial thanks to Alasco for sponsoring this special episode. Find out more at: https://www.alasco.com/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 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 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 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. 

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/BQ1iAEfgkUsIn 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 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. 

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 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. 

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 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. 

Send us Fan MailWe'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 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. 

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 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. 

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 analysisThe reports discussed on this episode include:Will I ever own a homeUniversities have a responsibility for the high street too - WonkheFlexible learning needs flexible housing - WonkheStay 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 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. 

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 changesStay 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 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. 

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 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. 

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 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. 

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. 

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 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. 

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 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. 

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/mcSWsTvBQ2EStay 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 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.

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 housingStay 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 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.

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 communitiesStay 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 affordabilityStay 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.

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?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.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?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.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?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:- 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 generationStay 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.

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 priceStay 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 biasPLUS find out more about Housed: The Shared Living Summit happening at UKREiiF 2026!  Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page.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 StrategiesStay 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 studentsThank 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 StudentsDiscover 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/conferenceA 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 developmentThose 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/conferenceA 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 7,000Send your questions for the final episode of the season to [email protected] 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 supportSend your questions for the final episode of the season to [email protected] 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.