Research and commentary on UK co-living.
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Capital markets · 8 January 2025 Why HMO REITs are gaining popularityHow real estate investment trusts focused on shared housing combine rental income, tax efficiency and scale, and what that means for the wider HMO market.
Sustainability · 2 January 2025 Why HMOs are the most sustainable housingHow houses in multiple occupation use land, energy and existing buildings more efficiently than single-occupancy homes, and why that matters for investors.
Capital markets · 22 December 2024 Why private equity is turning to HMOsHigher yields, a fragmented market ready to be consolidated, and growing demand for quality shared homes: why private equity is looking at UK HMOs.
Capital markets · 2 December 2024 How institutions can invest in HMOsRoutes for institutional investors into UK houses in multiple occupation: portfolio acquisition, conversion programmes and platform investment, and the challenges to manage.
Market · 19 November 2024 UK's shortfall in high-end rentals explainedWhy demand for high-quality rental homes from professionals is outpacing supply in the UK, and how converting existing houses can help close the gap.
Risk · 6 October 2024 One vs many: why small projects beat bigWhy a portfolio of many small conversions offers faster returns, lower risk and more flexibility than a single large development.