Housed: The Shared Living Podcast

Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Daniel Smith

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.

  1. 5d ago

    Why is Coliving such a Hot Topic right now? Who Defines Coliving? Is Coliving still Alternative? With Bart Sasim from Coliving Ventures.

    Send us Fan Mail We have another deep dive episode of Housed this week - and for this one we are discussing everything coliving with our expert guest Bart Sasim, Co-founder and Managing Director of Coliving Ventures BV  Coliving has been an ongoing theme on the podcast and is a really hot topic right now, so we wanted to dig a little deeper and demystify some of the myths surrounding it. In this episode: - We pin down what coliving actually is and why it keeps getting misunderstood. - Look at how the sector has evolved over recent years. - Discuss the biggest opportunities for operators in coliving. - And take a look ahead to what coliving will look like in the future. It was great to shine a spotlight on this significant part of the sector. We are looking forward to attending the Coliving Conference in October. Listeners can get a discounted ticket to the Co-Living Conference with code HPOD26cc at colivingconference.com. 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 the role of Marketing in Property. Who this episode is for: PBSA and student accommodation professionalsBTR, co-living and rental operatorsProperty developers and investorsUniversity and higher education leadersAnyone working in or around housing policy and shared livingThe 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.

  2. 6d ago

    Special announcement - exciting things for Housed in 2027 and we cant wait for you to join us!

    Send us Fan Mail A special announcement episode - hear about our plans for 2027 and how you can be part of it.  To register your interest as a partner please fill in this form. 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 the role of Marketing in Property. Who this episode is for: PBSA and student accommodation professionalsBTR, co-living and rental operatorsProperty developers and investorsUniversity and higher education leadersAnyone working in or around housing policy and shared livingThe 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.

  3. Jul 3

    The UK's Most Exciting Regeneration Project: From Concorde to a Thriving Rental Community - Exploring Brabazon, A New Model for Britain's Urban Future - with Jon McDiarmid and Seb Loyn of YTL Developments (UK) Limited

    Send us Fan Mail In today's special episode Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee are joined by Jonathan McDiarmid and Sebastian Loyn of YTL Developments (UK) Limited as they explore Brabazon - the ambitious new town to the North of Bristol.  Brabazon is one of the UK's most ambitious regeneration projects, but today's discussion isn't really about the buildings that will make up this entirely new neighbourhood. Instead, we're exploring some bigger questions; - Can you deliberately create community? - Can a masterplanned neighbourhood feel authentic? - How do BTR, PBSA, residential, coliving and retirement living work side by side? - And could Brabazon become a blueprint for the next generation of British New Towns? It was a fascinating conversation and shows that successful places aren't simply designed but nurtured - and that community, infrastructure and stewardship matter just as much as architecture. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we did recording it. You can also watch our studio recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hJ6i2PieQBY?si=zi9MpXGpjAluKlNj 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 the role of Marketing in Property. Who this episode is for: PBSA and student accommodation professionalsBTR, co-living and rental operatorsProperty developers and investorsUniversity and higher education leadersAnyone working in or around housing policy and shared livingThe 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.

  4. Jun 26

    Why Tenants Need Better Rental Literacy - and how this will Protect Rental Income - with Dani Smith and James Maguire of Housing Hand

    Send us Fan Mail Find out what your tenants really understand about renting and how the sector can close the knowledge gap in this special deep-dive episode. Dan Smith and Sarah Canning chat to experts, Dani Smith and James Maguire from the team at Housing Hand about its new report Understanding Renters in 2026 and discuss: - The big stats behind renter confusion - Who should teach renters - Affordability stress and wellbeing - Guarantors contracts and AI summaries - PBSA vs BTR flexibility shifts - The changes over the next year - What happens when rent can't be paid This conversation is a must listen for operators across PBSA, BTR, co-living and the wider rental sector as a reminder that knowledge and confidence matter just as much as legislation to tenants. Download the Housing Hand report here. 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 the role of Marketing in Property. Who this episode is for: PBSA and student accommodation professionalsBTR, co-living and rental operatorsProperty developers and investorsUniversity and higher education leadersAnyone working in or around housing policy and shared livingThe 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.

  5. Jun 19

    Student Housing Sentiment - Realistic or Defeatist? Increased Decision-Making Factors, Lobbying, Viability, Affordability & Sobering Predictions.

    Send us Fan Mail This week's conversations are inspired by the recent industry events the hosts attended as we discuss: - Why postgraduate demand falling (down around 8% in 2024) should be on every operator’s radar. - How commuter students rising to 31% changes the true picture of housing need. - Why planning decisions can still disconnect from what actually fills beds. - How leasing strategy is shifting city by city. - Why parent input is now more important than ever. - Why the sector needs a stronger, more coordinated voice to defend the value of going away to university and living independently. Thanks to all of the organisations for putting on some brilliant events for the sector, please do check out all of the relevant pages and websites to find out more. StuRents Summit Investor in Students 360° Student Living Forum UK 2026, hosted by The Class Foundation. And if you are holding an event you'd like us to attend - please get in touch. 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 the role of Marketing in Property. Who this episode is for: PBSA and student accommodation professionalsBTR, co-living and rental operatorsProperty developers and investorsUniversity and higher education leadersAnyone working in or around housing policy and shared livingThe 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.

  6. Jun 12

    The Secret Weapon PBSA Operators Aren't Using - A Deep Dive Episode with Esme Webb and Debra Yudolph on how to Transform the Lead to Lease Journey

    Send us Fan Mail For this episode, Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee sit down with Debra Yudolph, CEO of SAY Property Consultants and Esme Webb, Director of hereSAY to unpack the UK’s first PBSA Mystery Shopping Benchmark report and to discuss why measuring the lead to lease journey is the most powerful metric operators and investors can unleash. This is a must-listen conversation for anyone working in PBSA operations, marketing, leasing, customer experience or investment as we explore; - What students really experience in the leasing journey. - Where teams shine on friendliness and knowledge. - Where bookings are being lost. - How small behaviours shifts can create big conversion gain - How findings from the mystery shopping service can inform and improve sales and marketing training. Download the full report. The hereSAY PBSA Mystery Shopping Service is in partnership with The Property Marketing Strategists  Find out more about the PBSA Mystery Shopping Service by filling in this form. 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.

  7. Jun 5

    Rented Shared Living: The Experience Business - expectations, affordability, operational complexities and regulation special episode with Collegiate UK

    Send us Fan Mail Two weeks on from the Housed Summit at UKREiiF; Sarah Canning and Dan Smith talk with Shaan Clarke, Director of Sales, Marketing and Resident Experience at Collegiate UK and Sean McKeown, CIO, Arlington Group about the forces reshaping shared living, from affordability pressure to the rising bar for resident experience. This episode covers;  - What actually creates value for students? - How regulation is changing viability - Sector flexibility - Operational complexities - And why flexibility and authenticity now decide who stays competitive. Thank you to Collegiate UK for being our Platinum Partners for the Housed Summit. 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 the role of Marketing in Property. Who this episode is for: PBSA and student accommodation professionalsBTR, co-living and rental operatorsProperty developers and investorsUniversity and higher education leadersAnyone working in or around housing policy and shared livingThe 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.

  8. May 22

    The Closing Session LIVE from UKREiiF 2026; What Have We Learnt? The Positives, The V Word and What 2027 Might Hold...Sponsored by Payr

    Send us Fan Mail The final live podcast recording from UKREiiF. Sarah Canning, Dan Smith and Deenie Lee are closing out the Housed Shared Living Summit with a candid, tired, and upbeat debrief on what we heard across three days of shared living conversations. We connect the dots between building safety, regulation, resident experience, marketing change, and the practical steps the sector can take next year.  If you've attended our House Summit we would love to hear your feedback - please comment below or message the hosts or hello@housedpodcast.com  This episode is sponsored by Payr, the rent payment platform built for PBSA. Payr lets your international students pay rent from anywhere in the world, on any card scheme, digital wallet, or local payment method, including UnionPay, WeChat Pay and Alipay. And here's the part operators love: no card fees to the operator or landlord, no chargeback risk, and lower opex across your finance team. One platform, one checkout, rent settled instantly.  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 the role of Marketing in Property. Who this episode is for: PBSA and student accommodation professionalsBTR, co-living and rental operatorsProperty developers and investorsUniversity and higher education leadersAnyone working in or around housing policy and shared livingThe 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.

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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.

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  • Creator
    Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Daniel Smith
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Housed: The Shared Living Podcast
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    Housed: The Shared Living Podcast

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