Ep 88: Rental homes, Build to Rents 'time to shine', Studio-heavy schemes, Ireland’s rental reforms

Описание: 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 week's show notes...??

Here's what we are discussing:
How do we design rental homes that people can actually afford to love? We dig into Unite’s decision to defer two major schemes, and why we think this is a positive move in the right direction.
Is this Build to Rents 'time to shine'? Why Build to Rent still has an upside if operators pivot from flashy amenities to daily utility.
We question studio-heavy schemes and we think they breed transience. Mix it up: larger studios, shared apartments, layouts that support longer stays and real community.
We break down Ireland’s rental reforms - rent caps may feel appealing, but they risk choking supply at a time when housing shortages are acute. Why The UK’s Renters’ Rights Act could learn from this cautionary tale.

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Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder of Verbaflo.AI Good Management.

Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are Directors and Co-Founders of The Property Marketing Strategists - Elevating Marketing in Property.

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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