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As the demand for student accommodation continues to soar, PBSA has become one of the most resilient and attractive asset classes for global investors. But what are the current trends shaping global student accommodation as an asset class, and why are investors embracing PBSA? This key question will be the focus of our GSL Investor Summit session "Unlocking the Future of Student Housing: Why Global Investors Are Going All-In on PBSA“. Despite challenges like rising construction costs and regulatory hurdles, PBSA remains a highly resilient and attractive market, driven by international student mobility, sustainability goals, and long-term stability. Moderated by Aaron Bailey (Head of Real Estate Projects, GSA), the session will cover: • The investment appeal of PBSA • Demand drivers for PBSA • Key trends impacting the PBSA market • Challenges facing PBSA development • Opportunities in emerging markets • The future of PBSA as an asset class Join our expert panel featuring: Niamh O'Connor (Partner, Summix Capital), Veronica Jarvis (Green) (Vice President, Slate Asset Management), Nicolaas Erasmus (Managing Partner, NAM | Newlyn Asset Management), Moritz Irmen (Principal, BGO), Juan Manuel Acosta (Chief Investment Officer, Rockfield Real Estate), Andrea Patti (Head of Structured Real Estate Finance, EMEA, Mizuho), Jasper Gilbey (Head of Housing and Alternatives, Europe, Nuveen, a TIAA company) and Pavlos Gennimatas (Managing Director – European Living, Hines). Gain insights into the forces reshaping the future of student accommodation and learn how investors are positioning themselves in this evolving landscape. A special thank you to our sponsors for their invaluable support in making this event possible! Student.com, ASK4 Ltd, David Phillips, Yugo, GSA - Global Student Accommodation, Lavanda, QX Global Group, Global Student, Kinetic, Reposit #GSLInvestorSummit #PBSA #StudentHousing #Investment #GlobalTrends

In preparation for an event I am moderating with Howard Kennedy LLP tomorrow, I have written this article about where PBSA might be in 2030 and beyond - also the title of the panel discussion. https://lnkd.in/eaFV4HxG I look forward to seeing some of you tomorrow to have a really good deep-dive into the topic. In the meantime, please take a read of my article. #pbsa #universityaccommodation #realestate

🚀 Unlocking the Power of PBSA/University Nominations Agreements 🚀 With Thousands of beds successfully negotiated in recent years, I’ve seen firsthand how well-structured nominations agreements can bridge the gap between Universities and the PBSA sector. This short video highlights key insights, common challenges, and strategies for leveraging nominations to support both student needs and institutional goals. Whether you're navigating occupancy, managing underwrites, or planning for the future, I hope this sparks ideas and discussion. 📢 What’s your experience with nominations agreements? 🔗 Let’s connect, share best practices, or collaborate—drop a comment below or DM me! P.S-sympathies and Kudos in equal measure to Dan Smith for tracking rent releases! 🤦♂️ #PBSA #StudentAccommodation #NominationsAgreements #HigherEducation #PropertyStrategy

Our Managing Director Dan Smith was recently featured in Green Street News: Europe discussing the impact on PBSA of the drop in international students at UK universities. Also featured was Huw Forrest of JLL with mention of Enroly, StuRents, UCAS, UK Home Office and Russell Group of Universities. “The market is more price-sensitive than I’ve ever seen it” says Smith. “We made what at the time was considered a bullish forecast back in 2019 about where international students would get to by 2030 and on a straight line basis, we are significantly ahead of that forecast. It has been very positive for the sector.” says Forrest. Huw is right and the previous government met its 2030 international student recruitment target of 600,000 ten years early in 2020 and those numbers have continued to rise. This year however is very different and whilst the fundamentals for PBSA remain strong, it's much harder to fill those PBSA beds in the face of falling international student demand in particular in locations where there is a significant supply pipeline of PBSA and BTR. Have we reached an affordability tipping point and how much damage did the previous government do to our international reputation? Get in touch with us to find out more. https://lnkd.in/gwjbd3qY #pbsa #studenthousing #intled #highered #studentaccommodation

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗕𝗦𝗔: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 The UK’s Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector continues to be one of the most resilient and rewarding real estate investment opportunities. With consistent demand and strong fundamentals it’s no surprise that savvy investors are making PBSA a cornerstone of their portfolios.  𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗕𝗦𝗔?  The UK remains a top global destination for higher education, attracting students from around the world. With a growing number of domestic and international students, demand for quality, purpose-built housing far exceeds supply in many key cities.  𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲   Not all markets are created equal. Cities like Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Edinburgh are prime examples where PBSA thrives, driven by:   - Large student populations.   - Limited supply of high quality accommodation.   - Strong local economies supporting long term property value growth.  𝗨𝗞 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀   - Growing Demand: The UK’s international student numbers continue to rise post-pandemic further boosted by the government’s graduate visa program which allows students to stay and work in the UK after their studies.   - Rental Growth: With rising student numbers and limited supply PBSA rents have shown consistent year-on-year growth offering attractive yields for investors.   - Sustainability Focus: Modern students value eco-friendly and community-centric housing making PBSA developments with ESG principles even more appealing.  𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 Investing in PBSA isn’t just about picking a property it’s about choosing the right location, developer and management approach to maximise returns. With our expertise we help our investors identify high performing assets and build tailored strategies that align with market trends and individual goals.  The Takeaway   PBSA investments offer consistent demand, reliable returns and long-term value when done in the right cities and with the right approach. It’s a sector that benefits not only investors but also students and the communities they call home.  Are you ready to explore PBSA opportunities in the UK market?  #RealEstateInvestment #PBSA #UKRealEstate #StudentHousing #ConsistentReturns #MarketTrends #Investors #PBSA #Investment #Developments

Thrilled to announce the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has selected TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. to manage their 529 program beginning February 7. The relaunched program, which will now be called “WA 529 Invest,” will feature lower fees, modernized investment options and an industry recognized user experience. Programs offered through the WSAC have already helped thousands of families across Washington and across the country to better access their desired course of study. We are honored to have been selected to support the future growth of WA 529 Invest.

Thrilled to announce the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has selected TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. to manage their 529 program beginning February 7. The relaunched program, which will now be called “WA 529 Invest,” will feature lower fees, modernized investment options and an industry recognized user experience. Programs offered through the WSAC have already helped thousands of families across Washington and across the country to better access their desired course of study. We are honored to have been selected to support the future growth of WA 529 Invest.

There isn't a one size fits all in student accommodation anymore, there is high importance in segmenting your customers to meet their specific needs. Episode 7 of series 2 is here and it's a good one! Sarah, Deenie and Dan (with his new microphone!) discuss a wide-range of topics in the shared living sector, sharing their thoughts and opinions on: 💠 What they learnt from the Howard Kennedy LLP exclusive panel discussion on the future of PBSA and the convergence of shared living 💠 The popularity of HMOs for students and importance of looking at the available data on this   💠 The need for the PBSA to have a 'PBSA lite’ product to match BTR's affordable offering  💠 Is dynamic pricing out of control? Is it fair to charge students who book later a higher price? 💠 Cash back and promotions - why does this frustrate Dan, Deenie and Sarah every year? 💠 Gen Alpha - are you ready for them? Hear about some key statistics on this future cohort of students. Stop building for Gen Z. 💠 The challenge of having the perfect streamlined booking journey, has anyone got this perfected? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ew3tYBps This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK #GenAlpha #StudentAccommodation #SharedLiving #PBSA #BTR #realestate

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Ending the year with some exciting news!    We are thrilled to announce our very first acquisition in the PBSA sector - Benson Yard, a newly opened fully operational PBSA with 404 beds in Liverpool, UK.    Liverpool has a deep student market with five higher education institutions and more than 55,000 full time students.    Mr Vincent Yeo, CEO of the Managers, said, “We are pleased to acquire a high-quality, brand new asset in an excellent location. This acquisition is the perpetuation of our revised principal investment strategy to invest into longer stay living assets so as to support long-term growth through diversification and enhanced income resilience. Benson Yard marks our maiden entry into Liverpool. The PBSA market in Liverpool is supported by key drivers – a growing student population, its status as a Russell Group university city and a vibrant football culture. Along with Benson Yard’s exceptional location and facilities, the asset is underpinned by strong fundamentals. Importantly, at a purchase price of £37.3 million (~S$63.9 million), we were able to secure this Acquisition from administrators at a meaningful discount relative to current replacement cost and independent valuation, positioning the asset for capital appreciation in the future, amid elevated institutional investment interest.”