🎧 The special Student Accommodation Podcast Summit Episode is out now! Accommodation Matters host Jenny Shaw recently collaborated with experts Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee (The Property Marketing Strategists), Dan Smith (Student Housing Consultancy), Laura Bosworth (REAL), Richard Stott (Kexgill Group) and Rebecca O'Hare (University of Leeds) to record a special episode discussing crucial issues in student accommodation.   This top team of professionals share expert views on key topics, including: ⚪ PBSA vs. HMOs: Is affordability in student accommodation a self-perpetuating issue created by PBSA? ⚪ The evolution of PBSA rooms: Have they truly evolved to meet student needs? ⚪ Mental health challenges: Is the sector prepared for upcoming issues? ⚪ Understanding changing demographics and adapting services and products accordingly ⚪ Staffing costs and rent: Should increasing staff costs impact rent? ⚪ Undervaluing PBSA: Why are we still focused on rooms rather than the whole package? ⚪ Data, research, and market gaps: How data can reveal opportunities ⚪ Technology's influence on the future of accommodation ⚪ Future demand for flexibility from students ⚪ Intersectionality and inclusion: Implications for future accommodation options   It's a conversation you definitely don't want to miss. If you enjoyed the episode, do check out our collaborators’ podcasts – Housed: The Shared Living Podcast (Sarah, Deenie and Dan), Get Real About Marketing (Laura) and Free Food, Free Drinks (Rebecca), available from all good podcast platforms.   ***** Accommodation Matters brings together sector experts to discuss the Higher Education sector’s key issues through the lens of student accommodation. This episode was recorded on Friday 12th July 2024. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of individual guest speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Unite Students and/or Unite Group plc.