Housed: The Shared Living Podcast
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.
Episodes
96 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
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 t...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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44:48
Is Buying a Home Generational? Do University Cities = Thriving High Streets? Is Flexible Living Profitable? Plus the Latest Zoopla Rental Data
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 discussin...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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45:22
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!)
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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37:03
Does Anyone Actually Want Blended Living? Unite - The Barometer of PBSA Health, The Social Hub, Benchmarking Real Estate Sales Skills and Stop Ignoring a Solution to Reducing Resident Loneliness
With a deep dive into two different industry reports; hereSAY BTR leasing benchmarking report and COHO - The UK Loneliness Report 2026. We discuss:- Is the sector lacking in sales skills? - Is blended living actually w...
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51:51
Smarter Tech, Higher Rents. Is the Sector Encouraging Commuting Students? Is All-Inclusive Bills a Scam? Why Renting Has a Reputation Problem
This week, we're catching up on the numerous events we've recently attended including; the Sheppard Robson PBSA round table 'How can fresh thinking unlock viability?', the Amber webinar hosted by Urban Living News on all-inclusive energy and th...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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44:37
The Student Loan Scandal: The Impact on BTR & PBSA, Why Rent Controls Don’t Work (or do they?), Can Marketing Ever Be Too Much?
With Dan Smith back from his trip to PropTech Connect in Dubai (and nearly staying until 6th March - full story in episode!), we get the lowdown on the event as well as discussing:- Immersive sales tools, do they boost conversion or are...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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50:32
Careers in Rental Living; Is the sector Paying Enough? BTR - Thriving or Failing? Replacing Old With New in PBSA and Coliving with the 'Co'
In this week's episode we are are dissecting the Rental Living Salary Guide 2026 from deverellsmith and SAY Property Consultants and asking;- How do operators balance the want for flexible working with operating buildings?- Are the oper...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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43:56
Winning direct bookings from China; busting the myths and giving practical takeaways with expert guests Sam Rason and Gabriel Nicklin
China is one of the most misunderstood markets for student housing, BTR, universities and the wider rental living sectors - we wanted to bust some of the myths surrounding this market and, in true Housed style, dig deeper and get some pra...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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41:29
If you can't build it, dont! Unite takes stock. Is this BTRs 'time to shine'? Do studio-heavy schemes breed transience? And Ireland again falls into a rent cap trap.
We recorded this week's episode of Housed at Distorted podcast studio.Listen to hear our views and thoughts on some of the latest news from the world of shared living and more importantly to find out whether Dan Smith actually read this...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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47:19
Shared Living in 2026: PBSA, BTR, Co-Living & Later Living Predictions (or hopes!)
In this episode, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Dan Smith look ahead to what 2026 will really mean for shared living — across PBSA, Build to Rent, co-living, university accommodation and later living.We are sharing our predictions for th...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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53:36
We Called It: Which 2025 Shared Living Real Estate Predictions Were Actually Right? (Or Wrong!)
At the start of 2025, we made some bold predictions about what the year would bring for shared living, student accommodation, renting, and higher education.Now the year is behind us — so it’s time to look back.In this episode, S...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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39:42
Student Accommodation Podcast Summit #2 - Reflecting & Projecting with Special Guests Jenny Shaw, Stephen Willis & Timothy Owen
Our special bonus episode brings together some of the sharpest minds in the sector for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on where student accommodation is heading next.Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Dan Smith are joined by Timo...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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55:35
Listener Q&A Special: Anti-social behaviour, Is PBSA a Help or a Hindrance? HMO Voids, Millennial parents, Desks in Bedrooms, Fair Usage for Utilities and Tax Chat
This week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Dan Smith tackle some of the questions sent it by our listeners.Thank you to Katherine Austin, Clayre Massey, Ross Halliday, Paul Mercer, Dave Amor, Tim Stephens, Kelly-anne Watson and Sam Scott ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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53:25
Why Marketplaces aren't just for PBSA, Is Labour Making the Housing Crisis Worse for Renters and What Exactly Is Subscription Living?
Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Dan Smith are back in the latest episode of Housed, to discuss: - Marketplaces & university accommodation- Their reaction to the Budget - is Labour making the housing crisis worse for Renters?...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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36:52
The Amenities Battle - what is BTR without them? The Missing Middle Excluded from Shared Living, Affordable vs affordable, Void Room Innovations and Where are all the University Courses Going?
In this episode, Sarah, Dan and Deenie deep dive into;- The battle of amenities- The missing middle- Affordable vs affordable- Being futurists- Void room innovations- And where are all the university courses going?
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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40:13
PBSA vs HMOs is the gap getting wider? Is this the year of the re-booker? Why Pricing & Incentives Involves Fighting with Investors, The Sector need to get more Political and why Ops teams are Heroes
The hosts are dissecting a lot in this week's episode - here's a breakdown of what they discussed:- PBSA vs HMOs is the gap going to get wider?- Are we losing the affordable end of the market?- Is the timing of the marketing to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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47:58
Sector Realism, Rebooking Kicks Off, The Reputation of Renting And Ask the Expert Special on The Renters’ Rights Act - what you can do NOW to prepare
In this week's episode:- The Class Foundation Conference round-up- Sector realism- The affordability slide- Let’s get positive about renting- Plus Ask the Expert on the Renters’ Rights Act with Amanda McNeil Partner, Head of...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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52:43
Kitchens not Gyms Build Real Community, Tech vs Humans - what do tenants want? Keeping Residents 'Sticky' in BTR and Empowering the Next Generation of Real Estate Professionals
This week the hosts, discuss what can be learnt from Appleby Blue Almshouse. A high-quality social collective housing for older people in Bermondsey, which has recently been awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize 2025 for it's outward-facing, communit...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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38:50
Is Social Media Undervalued in the Sector? Are Investors Getting More Realistic? The Unite Share Price and Have Wellbeing Claims Become a Box-Ticking Exercise? Plus data from Cushman & Wakefield and Native.
Dan Smith is back to join Deenie Lee and Sarah Canning for episode 77 of Housed. As well as hearing about Dan's new arrival, the team discuss:- Labour's pledge to build 1.5 million Homes- The native Student life in 2025/26 report
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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41:24
How Renting Can Innovate Faster Than Sales, Is there really a Student Quota in BTR? Why do we still need Women only Awards? With guest host Brendan Geraghty.
In the latest of episode of Housed, Sarah Canning, guest host Brendan Geraghty and Deenie Lee discuss:- Key takeaways from the Bisnow Student Accommodation Summit- Underwriting gaps, slow valuations...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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49:09
Living away at University - dangerous headlines, Stigma of HMOs, Drivers in BTR and Co-Living and should the sector be concerned about buying and selling houses getting easier? Plus a BIG announcement!
In the latest of episode of Housed, Sarah Canning, Dan Smith and Deenie Lee discuss:👉 Living away at university - is there a PR issue?👉 Why is there a stigma about HMOs?👉 The key drivers in BTR and Co-living👉 Should developers a...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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34:14
The Future of Renting, Irresponsible Market Data (again), Student Financial Struggles and Smarter Rent-Setting Strategies
In this week's episode, Dan Smith, Deenie Lee and Sarah Canning discuss:- The Future of Renting- Misleading Market Data in Student Housing- The Nuance Behind the Headlines- Student Financial Struggles and Commuting Trends- S...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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42:27
The silver lining void beds can offer, have we cracked the definition of co-living, AI won't wait & Ireland development stalls
This week, Dan Smith, Deenie Lee and Sarah Canning cover:- The real definition of co-living; exploring YorSpace in York, where residents share tools, childcare, and even solar panels.- Ireland's student accommodation market, w...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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41:20
Has the 25/26 season been tough for PBSA? Should void beds be a Plan A? Later living housing targets, Uni mergers, The impact of a new housing secretary. Do more 18 year olds going to uni mean more in student accommodation?
Sarah, Dan and Deenie are back with a brand new season of Housed, dissecting and discussing some fresh new topics from the world of shared living. This week insights:- The impact of the new Housing Secretary- Why does aff...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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47:20
Why London's Student Housing Market Plays by Different Rules - recorded LIVE in partnership with Fusion
Sarah, Dan and Deenie are joined by Chris Cater, Richard Ward and Sarah Turner-Jones to talk about the London Masterplan. This episode was recorded in-front of a live audience at opening of the new Fusion PBSA building in Brent Cros...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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27:31