AGENDA
Property Week's inaugural Rental Living Conference presents a unique opportunity for attendees to network with prominent industry experts and gain valuable insights into the latest developments in this rapidly evolving sector.
Interested in speaking? We have limited availability so enquire today by emailing hejke.coetzee@emap.com.
Take a look at this years agenda below!
- Rising interest rates continue to lock out buyers
- Inflation is redefining affordability
- Supply constraints driven by policy and economics
- Demographic micro-shifts in urban rental demand
- Macro labour market trends
- Institutional capital filling the void
This session unpacks the evolving UK regulatory landscape—covering rental reform, building safety, and energy standards—and explores how operators can navigate compliance while protecting asset performance.
- Implications of the Renters (Reform) Bill across asset classes
- Building Safety Act: Gateways 2 and 3 introduce new project risk
- Compliance complexity in multi-jurisdictional operations
- Energy efficiency and ESG pressures converging
- Increased regulatory oversight of shared living models
- Institutionalisation demands professionalised compliance
The panel will examine how evolving demographics—shaped by age, lifestyle, and work patterns—are reshaping demand across BTR, SFR, and co-living, and what that means for design, location, and investment strategies.
- Delayed homeownership driving long-term renting - fuelling sustained demand across BTR and SFR segments
- The rise of single-person households and tackling urban loneliness - co-living as a socially supportive alternative
- Family renters continue to drive SFR demand
- Work patterns reshaping preferences - balancing access to cities with suburban appeal
- Cultural shifts among Gen Z and Millennials - accelerated demand for curated living experiences
The event will break into three, 40-minute masterclasses which will repeat again at 12.20pm, giving you the opportunity to attend 2 masterclasses. Registration is advised before the event. More details will be available on how to book after you register.
This is your opportunity to deep dive into the sectors that present the most value to you.
ROUND 1 - BTR
Objective:
Equip participants with tools and strategies to navigate rising costs and tighter returns in BTR development.
ROUND 1 - SFR
Objective:
To provide strategic insights and operational tools to successfully scale and manage SFR portfolios in the UK, addressing challenges around land acquisition, delivery models, and resident expectations.
ROUND 1 - CO-LIVING
Objective:
To help developers, investors, and operators understand how to deliver successful and compliant co-living schemes, balancing commercial viability, resident expectations, and regulatory complexity.
ROUND 2 - BTR
ROUND 2 - SFR
ROUND 2 - CO-LIVING
Three, punchy, 10-minute presentations to showcase why community, design, and amenities matter.
Talk 1: Community as a Differentiator in Competitive Markets
Focus: Tenant experience, retention, and brand value
Talk 2: Embedding Social Value into Rental Developments
Focus: Aligning with ESG goals, local impact, and investor expectations
Talk 3: Amenities That Maximise Experience and Return on Investment
Focus: Designing and managing amenities to serve residents and financial goals
How to strategically align sustainability goals with affordability and investment returns to deliver resilient, future-proof assets across asset classes.
- Balancing upfront costs with long-term operational efficiency
- Achieving affordability without compromising quality
- Establishing green credentials as a value driver
- Understanding energy performance and regulatory risk mitigation
- Renters are increasingly seeking eco-conscious living – how tenant demands are aligning with ESG principles
This session explores the evolving investment landscape across BTR, SFR, and co-living in the UK, highlighting how diversified strategies can balance yield, risk, and long-term growth in a dynamic rental market.
- Build-to-Rent: Scalable, institutional-grade product
- Single-Family Rental: Underserved, high-growth segment
- Co-living: Community-driven, yield-optimised asset class
- Forward funding and development partnerships
- Blended portfolios and diversified risk exposure
This interactive session offers attendees the chance to ask anything and gain candid insights from leading experts across the BTR, SFR, and co-living sectors in the UK rental living market.
Rules of engagement: Live questions only; please formulate 1 question to direct at 1 panel member at a time.