What is the development outlook for the purpose-built student accommodation sector in Australia?
Despite the challenges facing the sector during the past two years, there is a renewed optimism in the sector with predictions that occupancy and returns are poised to bounce back.
So what does it mean for the property sector, and how can developers and investors be confident in making decisions about the future of PBSA assets?
The Urban Developer has proudly assembled a line-up of more than 15 sector experts to shed light on the future of PBSA in Australia.
AGENDA
Market in Minutes
A development outlook for the Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector in Australia.
Conal Newland - National Head Operational Capital Markets, Savills
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Beds in the Thousands, But is it Enough?
Can Australia's largest PBSA operators keep up with the anticipated return of international students?
Tim Klitscher - Managing Director, Yugo
Tomas Johnsson - Chief Executive, UniLodge
Anouk Darling - Chief Executive Officer, SCAPE
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Liquidity is Back
As residential rental vacancy rates are at an all-time low, what does it mean for investment and supply into PBSA assets?
Wee Ping Goh - Chief Executive Officer, Wee Hur Capital
Brad Williams - Portfolio Manager – AMP Capital Diversified Infrastructure Trust
Bernie Armstrong - Chief Executive, Cedar Pacific
Ben Taylor - Director of Housing, Nuveen Real Estate Asia Pacific
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Global Examples of Developing PBSA Assets
Global case study examples on how developing and operating models are changing for the future.
Clinton Ostwald - Group Director, Urbis
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Considerations for PBSA Development and Design
How do floorplans, configurations and design impact the commercial success of a PBSA project?
Christopher Milou - Head of Hotels | Student Accommodation | Build to Rent | Valuation & Advisory Services, Colliers International
Zahava Elenberg - Founder, Move-In
Rido Pin - Director, Plus Architecture
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Case Studies
Case studies into project and design excellence within the PBSA sector.
Herston Quarter - Heritage Precinct
Richard McLachlan - Herston Quarter Development Director, Australian Unity
Col James Student Accommodation by Deicorp
Dan Szwaj - Director, Turner
Y Suites by Wee Hur
The importance of electronic access control technology for security, cost efficiency and student wellbeing.
Tim Kneebone - Hospitality Vertical Manager Oceania, Salto Systems
The Urban Developer Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) vSummit will be held virtually on Thursday, 14 July. Click here to register.