The Urban Developer invites you to join industry experts and stakeholders to delve into the current state of Australia’s Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector as it grapples with a growing demand-supply gap.
With an incremental ,000 PBSA rooms projected for delivery between 2023 and 2026—a 7 per cent increase—the sector faces challenges as international student enrolments rapidly recover.
Explore investment opportunities and strategies in a market where supply falls significantly short of demand and discover how PBSA assets are viewed as a resilient option for investors, particularly in a counter-cyclical context.
Gain insights into the trends, growth prospects, and potential for capital commitments in this dynamic sector.
AGENDA
PRESENTATION
Addressing the Supply-Demand Gap
Analysing the current and projected supply and demand dynamics in the sector and strategies to bridge the gap.
Presenter: Christopher Milou - Head of Hotels, Valuation & Advisory Services, Colliers
PRESENTATION
Investment Opportunities in PBSA
The investment landscape of PBSA in Australia, including rent growth, yields, and the resilience of the sector in the face of rising financing costs.
Presenter: Conal Newland - National Head Operational Capital Markets, Savills
PANEL
Investment Opportunities in PBSA
The investment landscape of PBSA in Australia, including rent growth, yields, and the resilience of the sector in the face of rising financing costs.
Speakers:
CASE STUDY
Revitalising Newcastle’s West End
Explore GroupGSA’s innovative design, sustainability, and community-focused approach in creating Newcastle's first CBD purpose-built student accommodation tower.
Presenter: Lisa-Maree Carrigan - Director and Owner, GroupGSA
CASE STUDY
Scape Kensington, Sydney
Discover how Scape Kensington revitalised an old pharmacy site, reshaped Todman Square, and set the stage for urban renewal in Sydney.
Presenter: Rido Pin - Director, Plus Architecture
CASE STUDY
Grattan Street Student Accommodation
Discover the innovative design and urban integration of a 15-storey student accommodation tower near the University of Melbourne, catering to international students' needs.
Presenter: Graham Burrows - Owner, Jackson Clements Burrows Architects
This event will take place virtually on Thursday 26 October.
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