BONARD Webinar:

UK PBSA

Report 2026

BONARD’s highly-anticipated UK PBSA report presents a comprehensive overview of the current state of the UK PBSA market and provides critical insights into trends that will shape the future of student living.

Published: Wednesday, 2 September 2026

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UK PBSA REPORT 2026

About the Webinar

Affordability, regulation, shifting demand and international student flows are all putting pressure on UK PBSA - but the impact varies significantly by location.

Our free webinar launched the UK PBSA Market Report 2026, which allows readers to gain a data-led view of how these dynamics are reshaping the UK market.

The BONARD UK PBSA Report 2026 offers a data-driven, global view of the UK sector and provides critical insights into trends that will shape the future of student housing. Key findings will be unveiled during the webinar.

UK PBSA REPORT 2026

Why This Report Matters?

Data covering 755,000 beds across 113 UK locations.

Analysis of 176,000 pipeline beds.

City-level forecasts, rents, transactions and student flows.

UK PBSA REPORT 2026 WEBINAR

Webinar hosts:

Presentation

Martin Varga

Chief Growth Officer

BONARD

Chair

Samuel Vetrak, MRICS

Chief Executive Officer

BONARD

Confirmed speakers:

Alex Pease

Chief Executive Officer

Watkin Jones

Stewart Moore

Chief Executive Officer

HOST

Nigel Allsopp

Managing Director, Investment Strategy & Research

Greystar

Philip Wedge Bernal

Director, European Research

Harrison Street

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Request your copy of the UK PBSA Report 2026

Prepared by BONARD’s team of experts in student housing, the latest edition of the report tracks key data points, including demand, market saturation levels, occupancy rates, rent levels, transactions, yields, construction pipelines, and portfolios.

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STUDENT HOUSING ANNUAL REPORT 2025

Frequently asked questions

  1. What is the Student Housing Annual Report 2025?

    The BONARD Student Housing Annual Report is a data-driven, global benchmark study on purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and student housing. It showcases BONARD’s proprietary datasets and market intelligence to provide a comprehensive overview of demand, supply, rents, yields, pipeline, transactions, and operations across 350 markets worldwide.

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  2. What is the Student Housing Annual Report webinar?

    The webinar is the official launch event for the report. It includes a report presentation by BONARD summarising key findings and data, followed by an expert panel discussion with leading industry practitioners.

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  3. What does the 2025 edition cover?

    The 2025 edition analyses market performance in 2025 and outlines expectations for 2026 and beyond. It includes:

    ● Occupancy rates

    ● Rent benchmarks

    ● Supply and demand

    ● Market saturation

    ● Pipeline and openings

    ● Transaction volumes and yields

    ● Student housing portfolio size and value

    ● Largest student housing portfolios

    ● Services, amenities, and room sizes

    ● Student preferences

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  4. Who is the Student Housing Annual Report for?

    The report and webinar are designed for institutional and private investors, developers, asset managers, operators and brands, banks, lenders and capital providers, advisors, consultants, as well as universities and higher education stakeholders. It is relevant both for organisations already active in student housing and for those exploring the sector for the first time or seeking to understand the fundamentals.

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  5. What is student housing?

    Student housing (also called student living or purpose-built student accommodation / PBSA) refers to housing designed and/or operated specifically for university and college students, typically offering student-focused layouts, services, and management compared to standard residential rentals.

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  6. When does the webinar take place?

    The Student Housing Annual Report 2025 webinar will take place on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, at 2:00 PM GMT, 3:00 PM CET and 9:00 AM EST. After registering, participants receive a confirmation email with the Zoom access link and all relevant calendar details.

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  7. Is the webinar free to attend?

    Yes, attendance at the webinar is free. Participants are required to register in advance to secure their place.

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  8. Who is organizing the Student Housing Annual Report webinar?

    The Student Housing Annual Report webinar is proudly organized by BONARD, a leading source of market data for student housing and other rented residential asset classes.

STUDENT HOUSING ANNUAL REPORT 2025

Frequently asked questions

What is the Student Housing Annual Report 2025?

The BONARD Student Housing Annual Report is a data-driven, global benchmark study on purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and student housing. It showcases BONARD’s proprietary datasets and market intelligence to provide a comprehensive overview of demand, supply, rents, yields, pipeline, transactions, and operations across 350 markets worldwide.

What is the Student Housing Annual Report webinar?

The webinar is the official launch event for the report. It includes a report presentation by BONARD summarising key findings and data, followed by an expert panel discussion with leading industry practitioners.

What does the 2025 edition cover?

The 2025 edition analyses market performance in 2025 and outlines expectations for 2026 and beyond. It includes:

  • Occupancy rates

  • Rent benchmarks

  • Supply and demand

  • Market saturation

  • Pipeline and openings

  • Transaction volumes and yields

  • Student housing portfolio size and value

  • Largest student housing portfolios

  • Services, amenities, and room sizes

  • Student preferences

Who is the Student Housing Annual Report for?

The report and webinar are designed for institutional and private investors, developers, asset managers, operators and brands, banks, lenders and capital providers, advisors, consultants, as well as universities and higher education stakeholders. It is relevant both for organisations already active in student housing and for those exploring the sector for the first time or seeking to understand the fundamentals.

What is student housing?

Student housing (also called student living or purpose-built student accommodation / PBSA) refers to housing designed and/or operated specifically for university and college students, typically offering student-focused layouts, services, and management compared to standard residential rentals.

When does the webinar take place?

The Student Housing Annual Report 2025 webinar will take place on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, at 2:00 PM GMT, 3:00 PM CET and 9:00 AM EST. After registering, participants receive a confirmation email with the Zoom access link and all relevant calendar details.

Is the webinar free to attend?

Yes, attendance at the webinar is free. Participants are required to register in advance to secure their place.

Who is organizing the Student Housing Annual Report webinar?

The Student Housing Annual Report webinar is proudly organized by BONARD, a leading source of market data for student housing and other rented residential asset classes.