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In episode two in this three-part mini series we are focusing on regional frameworks and some of the lessons learned from the key four markets of the UK, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands.

Dan, Deenie and Sarah are joined by Kelly-anne Watson and Frank Uffen to discuss:
• National action frameworks being developed to coordinate housing responses in key European markets
• UK faces challenges with PBSA not being included in national housing numbers
• Nottingham housing strategy highlights how universities can see accommodation as part of student success
• Spain emerging as a leader in collaborative approaches to student housing development
• Innovative hybrid models in Spain allow residences to function as hotels in summer months
• Cross-sector learning between student housing, hospitality and co-living driving innovation
• Cultural contexts differ across Europe, with religious organizations historically providing housing in Spain/Italy
• Data-driven research helping identify what amenities students actually need versus marketing-driven additions
• Growing interest in shared accommodation models to address affordability challenges
• Investment conditions need to be understood alongside community needs for successful development

Those who are interested in learning more about what The Class Conference is all about, or want to book their tickets can visit our/the website : www.theclassfoundation.com/conference

A huge thank you to the sponsor of this mini series, MyStudentHalls - find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.

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Housed has partnered up with The Class Foundation to bring you a special three-part mini series, getting under the skin of the importance of student housing strategy across Europe and warming the shared living sector up for the The Class Conference 2025 taking place in Lisbon this November.

In this episode 'Reinforcing Europe', Dan, Deenie and Sarah are joined by Kelly-anne Watson and Frank Uffen to discuss:
• An introduction to The Class Foundation
• How purpose-built student accommodation helps relieve pressure on general housing markets
• International students in popular cities facing backlash as locals feel displaced
• EU appointing first Housing Commissioner
• National Action Frameworks creating coordinated strategies, with Netherlands as successful model
• UK target of 190,000 additional beds being supported through multi-stakeholder approach
• Need for centralized data and coordinated lobbying to influence government policy
• Unlocking investment for affordable housing solutions

Those who are interested in learning more about what The Class Conference is all about, or want to book their tickets can visit the website : www.theclassfoundation.com/conference

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For the last episode in season four of Housed we opened the floor to our listeners and asked them to send in any questions. A huge thank you to Matt Burton of UPP, Seb Horst of Host, Benjamin Hall of LOFT, Noella Colingridge and Tom Ferber of HOMIE for contributing.

Sarah, Dan and Deenie discuss:
- Is a uni residential experience still a priority?
- Is neurodiversity being considered in building design?
- How can BTR do all the things PBSA say they can't?
- Are operators being realistic about budgets and does good interior design support rental growth?

PLUS find out what Housed has in store for the summer...

Thank you to our season four sponsors:
MyStudentHalls - Find your ideal student accommodation across the UK.
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.