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When will the Renters’ Rights Bill become law? The Renters’ Rights Bill is moving quickly through Parliament, with significant changes expected to reshape the private rental sector. But when will it actually become law? Our latest article breaks down the timeline and what to expect. #rentersrightsbill #pbsa #hmo #studentaccommodation #btr

Watch our Head of Research Richard Ward feature in the panel in UCAS Real Estate's webinar “What Does the Post-2030 Landscape Look Like? And What It Means for the Accommodation Sector.” Rich provided insights on the issue of maintenance loans needing to keep up with rental price rises, pricing implications brought on from the Renters' Rights Bill, and market volatility. Watch the full recording here ⬇ #ucas #studentaccommodation #studenthousing #pbsa #rentersrightsbill #highereeducation

Join us on Thursday, 21st November at 1pm GMT for a deep dive into the key trends and developments that shaped the UK student accommodation market in 2024 - and what they could mean for you in 2025. Hosted by our Head of Research, Richard Ward, and featuring expert panelists, they will draw upon data from our Annual Report and proprietary research to reveal the insights that will help you make informed decisions, navigate market challenges, and seize new opportunities in the year ahead. Discover: 📉 How shifts in demand volatility and student demographics could impact your strategy. 🏢 The latest on PBSA leasing trends, and how to stay ahead in a challenging market. 📃 What to expect from the Renters’ Rights Bill, and how it may affect your operations. 💷 A detailed look at rental growth trends and projections for the 2024-24 lettings cycle. 📈 Where the balance between supply and demand is heading, both nationally and in key cities. 📆 Looking forward to 2025-26, helping you plan ahead with confidence. Book your spot here ⬇ #studentaccommodation #studenthousing #pbsa #hmo #rentersrightsbill

We had a great time at Revolution Karting for our Autumn Social 🏁 Here are a few pics from the day ⬇

What will the post-2030 student landscape look like? Our Head of Research Richard Ward will share his insight on this topic on UCAS Real Estate's webinar next Tuesday 15th October at 11am GMT. You can secure your place via the link here ⬇ #studentaccommodation #studenthousing #highereducation #ucas #realestate

"The 2025/26 accommodation cycle will be kicking-off soon and nobody really knows whether the contracts they sign in October/November will have any legal standing in September." Our Head of Product John Gledhill has written an op-ed explaining the uncertainty around PBSA exemptions from the Renters' Rights Bill and its potential impact. Read the full piece below. ⬇ TL;DR - Uncertainty surrounds whether PBSA will be exempt from the Renters' Rights Bill. - The government seems to intend to exempt PBSA, but the legal framework is unclear. - The current draft suggests PBSA exemptions but is based on a misunderstanding about PBSA tenancies. - PBSA tenancies are often ASTs, which must be revised under the Bill. - PBSA operators may need to shift to different tenancy types, but the exact details remain ambiguous. - Lack of clarity is concerning, as contracts signed soon may lack legal standing by 2025/26. - Potential exemptions could give PBSA an advantage over Build-to-Rent, but this is speculative. - PBSA operators face legal and administrative challenges if changes occur without further clarification. #rentersrightsbill #studentaccommodation #studenthousing #pbsa #buildtorent

Here is a breakdown of the 24/25 1st year student intake by institution preference. Key points of note: 📈 Higher tariff providers have increased acceptances by 7.8% from last year and 8.2% from a 2022 low, now making up 35.3% of 2024 acceptances. 📉 Medium tariff providers dropped 0.5%, while lower tariff institutions saw a larger decline of 4.4% from 2023. 🌏 International students prefer higher tariff institutions, making up over 20% of all acceptances in this category. 🇬🇧 UK student acceptances at high-tariff institutions have risen 9.3% from 2023, and account for 95% of low-tariff institution acceptances. ⬇ UK, EU, and non-EU student acceptances at low-tariff institutions declined in 2024, with non-EU acceptances down 13.6%. #studentaccommodation #studenthousing #ukstudents #internationalstudents #ucas

Now that we have a clear view of the 24/25 1st year student numbers, we have looked at the key demographic trends to be aware of - see below. Look out for part 2 tomorrow, looking at acceptances by institution type. TL;DR 📉 China, India, and Nigeria make up about 40% of non-EU acceptances in 2024, but all are down from 2023. 🇨🇳 Chinese student acceptances, which tripled between 2015-2022, are down 1.9% from 2023 and 10.9% since their peak, possibly indicating a downward trend. 🇮🇳 Indian student acceptances have risen yearly since 2015, but are down 3.8% from 2023. 🇳🇬 Nigerian acceptances peaked in 2022 but have dropped 31.4% from 2023. 📈 Total acceptances are up 0.9% from last year, driven by a 1.1% increase in UK student acceptances. 🇪🇺 EU acceptances have dropped 0.8% from 2023, continuing their decline since 2018. 🌏 Non-EU acceptances have decreased 0.5% for the second year in a row. #studentaccommodation #studenthousing #internationalstudents #ukstudents #highereducation

How do you analyse the supply of non-PBSA housing options (HMO and BtR)? Our Head of Research, Richard Ward, covered this question in our Q3 market update webinar. TL;DR 🛏 Some market data, such as the Student-to-bed ratio, still incorrectly assumes all students can afford to (and want to) live in PBSA. 💷 In Leeds for example, avg PBSA price point is around £60 higher pppw than avg HMO rents. 🏢 BtR stock is a significant addition to the market, we know London has many students living in BtR. #studentaccommodation #studenthousing #hmo #pbsa #buildtorent

Watch our Head of Research, Richard Ward deliver a presentation at this week's ICEF Accommodation 2024, titled "HMOs and Beyond: Understanding Product Fit in a Changing Market." Rich covers HMOs vs PBSA, affordability, changing demand, price sensitivity, and more. Watch here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e7Yj6QYH #studentaccommodation #studenthousing #ICEF #HMO #PBSA