Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee of The Property Marketing Strategists have teamed up with Daniel Smith of Student Housing Consultancy to discuss the latest news, views and insights in the shared living sector. Each episode they will be delving into a wide variety of subjects and asking the questions which aren't often asked. This podcast is a must for anyone working in Student Accommodation, BTR, Co-Living, Operational Real Estate or Shared Living.
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October 23, 2026Episode 850 min
Occupancy is Sanity, Policy Attention in Renting and Coliving Demographics Segregation
The topics we cover this week: - Occupancy is sanity - Unite Group plc Q3 results should indicate to the sector that occupancy not revenue is the way forward. - Is renting finally getting policy attention - we dissect the Prospser Housing Commission. - Do we really need to segregate different demographics when living in coliving? - Reflections from the Coliving Conference plus the The Class Foundation Conference preview
October 16, 2026Episode 752 min
Is rent actually cheaper than we think? Are renters getting older? Warning signs from Spain and Resident comms strategies
This week's Housed episode is all about insights as we deep dive into COHO State of Shared Living 2026 report , and The Property Marketing Strategists Youth Forum report on students’ communication preferences . The topics we cover: - Is rent actually really cheap (compared to hostels) and do we need to build some context into student accommodation rent and lifestyle for a younger demographic? - The new trend for older sharers and other insight from the COHO State of Shared Living 2026 report - Warning signs from Spain - we get Eva Cueto - Associate, Living Capital Markets, Knight Frank Spain take on the situation - And who should be accountable for a resident comms strategy - we delve into data from The Property Marketing Strategists Youth Forum Meet the hosts 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. Follow Housed and stay up to date with new episodes, news and insights via our newsletter Housed Headlines sign up via the website and follow our LinkedIn page . Season 7 sponsors A huge thank you to our season seven sponsors: Mystudenthalls.com - list your properties commission free and reach thousands of students searching for their university home. Utopi - trusted partner for high-performance asset management - cutting energy costs, reducing risk and delivering proven ESG results. Washstation - providing best in-class laundry solutions to compliment your buildings. Who is Housed for? Housed is for anyone interested in the future of shared living, including: PBSA and student accommodation professionals BTR, co-living and rental operators Property developers and investors University and higher education leaders Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living Disclaimer 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.
October 9, 2026Episode 635 min
The HMO Loophole Impacting PBSAs - The Unintended Renters' Rights Impact, What 'Affordable' Rent Means and Why Isn't There 'Help to Rent'?
In this week's episode we are talking about: - The HMO loophole that may impact PBSA bookings. - Have we discovered the number of what 'affordable' rent actually means? - And we ask: if there’s help to buy, why isn’t there help to rent? Meet the hosts 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. Follow Housed and stay up to date with new episodes, news and insights via our newsletter Housed Headlines sign up via the website and follow our LinkedIn page . Season 7 sponsors A huge thank you to our season seven sponsors: Mystudenthalls.com - list your properties commission free and reach thousands of students searching for their university home. Utopi - trusted partner for high-performance asset management - cutting energy costs, reducing risk and delivering proven ESG results. Washstation - providing best in-class laundry solutions to compliment your buildings. Who is Housed for? Housed is for anyone interested in the future of shared living, including: PBSA and student accommodation professionals BTR, co-living and rental operators Property developers and investors University and higher education leaders Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living Disclaimer 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.
October 5, 2026Episode 547 min
Private Rental Sector: Growing or Shrinking - We are Confused! A Future Vision for Later Living and the Latest StuRents PBSA Data
Listen to our latest episode as we delve into some of the latest headlines in the shared living sector and discuss; - Whether there should be a long-term vision for rented later living - Whether the private rented sector is actually growing or shrinking – different news stories give opposing accounts, so what is the reality? - And we dig into the latest StuRents PBSA data. Meet the hosts 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. Follow Housed and stay up to date with new episodes, news and insights via our newsletter Housed Headlines sign up via the website and follow our LinkedIn page . Season 7 sponsors A huge thank you to our season seven sponsors: Mystudenthalls.com - list your properties commission free and reach thousands of students searching for their university home. Utopi - trusted partner for high-performance asset management - cutting energy costs, reducing risk and delivering proven ESG results. Washstation - providing best in-class laundry solutions to compliment your buildings. Who is Housed for? Housed is for anyone interested in the future of shared living, including: PBSA and student accommodation professionals BTR, co-living and rental operators Property developers and investors University and higher education leaders Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living Disclaimer 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.
September 25, 2026Episode 448 min
The Commuter Student Lifestyle Shift, Town Centre vs City Centre BTR, What it can mean for the High Street and The National Landlord Register
We managed to all get together and record this week's episode from the Podcast Studio at Plosive in London - which means you can also watch the episode on YouTube as well as listen. Here's what the episode covers: - Behind the headlines on commuter students - with the sharp rise in the amount of students commuting, how does it affect the student experience? - Can Build to Rent breathe new life into town centres at scale? - And the implications of the national landlord register on the shared living sector. Meet the hosts 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. Follow Housed and stay up to date with new episodes, news and insights via our newsletter Housed Headlines sign up via the website and follow our LinkedIn page . Season 7 sponsors A huge thank you to our season seven sponsors: Mystudenthalls.com - list your properties commission free and reach thousands of students searching for their university home. Utopi - trusted partner for high-performance asset management - cutting energy costs, reducing risk and delivering proven ESG results. Washstation - providing best in-class laundry solutions to compliment your buildings. Who is Housed for? Housed is for anyone interested in the future of shared living, including: PBSA and student accommodation professionals BTR, co-living and rental operators Property developers and investors University and higher education leaders Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living Disclaimer 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.
September 18, 2026Episode 351 min
Affordability vs Value, Is Shared Living Harmony Possible in BTR, coliving and PBSA and Zoopla Rental Data - what this means for the Sector?
Listen in to this week's episode as Sarah Canning, Dan Smith and Deenie Lee discuss some of the latest news in shared living, sharing their thoughts and opinions. The questions we cover this week: Are affordability and value the same thing when it comes to the living away university experience? Can residents of BTR, coliving and PBSA all live harmoniously in one shared living development such as Vauxhall Square in London? And are rents going up or down - we unpick the latest Zoopla rental data Plus, Dan updates us on his time at PropTech Connect. Meet the hosts 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. Follow Housed and stay up to date with new episodes, news and insights via our newsletter Housed Headlines sign up via the website and follow our LinkedIn page . Season 7 sponsors A huge thank you to our season seven sponsors: Mystudenthalls.com - list your properties commission free and reach thousands of students searching for their university home. Utopi - trusted partner for high-performance asset management - cutting energy costs, reducing risk and delivering proven ESG results. Washstation - providing best in-class laundry solutions to compliment your buildings. Who is Housed for? Housed is for anyone interested in the future of shared living, including: PBSA and student accommodation professionals BTR, co-living and rental operators Property developers and investors University and higher education leaders Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living Disclaimer 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.
September 11, 2026Episode 245 min
New Prime Minister, same housing problems? Is Coliving the missing ingredient for city centres? And Is PBSA having 'a moment'?
We’re back! The brand-new season of Housed: The Shared Living Podcast is officially here. The questions we are covering this week: It’s all change in Westminster, but what will a new Prime Minister do for our sector? Is Coliving the missing ingredient for city centres? Is PBSA having a moment, and how will it play out? Meet the hosts 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. Follow Housed and stay up to date with new episodes, news and insights via our newsletter Housed Headlines sign up via the website and follow our LinkedIn page . Season 7 sponsors A huge thank you to our season seven sponsors: Mystudenthalls.com - list your properties commission free and reach thousands of students searching for their university home. Utopi - trusted partner for high-performance asset management - cutting energy costs, reducing risk and delivering proven ESG results. Washstation - providing best in-class laundry solutions to compliment your buildings. Who is Housed for? Housed is for anyone interested in the future of shared living, including: PBSA and student accommodation professionals BTR, co-living and rental operators Property developers and investors University and higher education leaders Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast. This was a jointly sponsored podcast.
September 7, 2026Episode 10 min
Season 7 Teaser - Dan, Deenie and Sarah are Back with the Latest News, Views and Insights in Shared Living
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 hello@housedpodcast.com
July 24, 2026Episode 2637 min
The Resident Voice - What the Industry Needs to Hear; Thoughts and Opinions from Residents living in Coliving, BTR, HMO and PBSA
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 marketing The 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 .
July 17, 2026Episode 2550 min
The 'full fat' Uni Experience, Public and Private Partnerships, The Usefulness of AI and Meeting 'Customers' Expectations On Campus - A Special CUBO Episode
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 professionals BTR, co-living and rental operators Property developers and investors University and higher education leaders Anyone working in or around housing policy and shared living The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, organisations, clients, or partners. This podcast is for general discussion and informational purposes only. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. While we aim to be accurate, we make no guarantees and accept no liability for decisions made based on the content of this podcast.
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