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Housed: The Shared Living Podcast

Housed: The Shared Living Podcast

By: Sarah Canning Deenie Lee and Daniel Smith
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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.

© 2026 Housed: The Shared Living Podcast
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Episodes
  • Are students prepared for shared living? Why first impressions in accommodation count, Is there really an energy crisis and Barriers to building in PBSA & BTR
    Mar 27 2026

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    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 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. This was a jointly sponsored podcast.



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    45 mins
  • Is Buying a Home Generational? Do University Cities = Thriving High Streets? Is Flexible Living Profitable? Plus the Latest Zoopla Rental Data
    Mar 20 2026

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    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 analysis

    The reports discussed on this episode include:

    Will I ever own a home

    Universities have a responsibility for the high street too - Wonkhe

    Flexible learning needs flexible housing - Wonkhe

    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 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. This was a jointly sponsored podcast.


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    45 mins
  • Is BTR dead? What Happens to the Housing Market if Renting Stalls? Is Uni Accommodation to Blame for the Rise in Commuters? And Unhelpful Scaremongering Headlines (again!)
    Mar 13 2026

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    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 changes

    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 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. This was a jointly sponsored podcast.


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    37 mins
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