The Oct. 1 webinar “The State of Student Housing — Lessons from the 2024-25 Leasing Cycle,” hosted by Student Housing Business and sponsored by College House, provided an in-depth look at the state of the student housing leasing market, both what happened over the 2024-2025 leasing cycle and what might be coming for the 2025-2026 academic year. The expert panelists from across the student housing industry discussed the positive trends the industry has enjoyed, including rent growth and strong, stable occupancy levels. They also highlighted some challenges, such as the impact of delayed deliveries, struggles in urban markets and the need to continuously provide value to residents through capital improvements and enhanced amenities. Challenges in new development due to rising construction costs and economic headwinds were also part of the conversation.
A key theme that emerged was the importance of data-driven decision-making. The panelists emphasized the need to closely monitor market-specific trends, enrollment growth and supply/demand dynamics to inform their strategies. They also discussed the role of technology in streamlining the leasing process and meeting the evolving expectations of students and their families.
Looking ahead, the panelists expressed optimism about the future of the student housing market, citing the continued growth in enrollment at many flagship universities. They also discussed the increased interest from new capital sources, including insurance groups and multifamily investors, who are attracted to the sector’s strong fundamentals and potential for stable returns. Register here to watch the webinar.
Panelists:
- Charlie Matthews, College House (moderator)
- Casey Schaefer, CBRE | National Student Housing
- Jenn Cassidy, Cardinal Group
- Brandon Smith, The Tailwind Group
- Jason Fort, Asset Living
This webinar is sponsored by College House. College House is a data aggregation and analytics platform that provides access to detailed, accurate and timely student housing market data and insights. College House collects data directly from student housing operators each week, so information is fresh and accurate at the floorplan level. To learn more, visit Collegehouse.com.
Register to hear what can be gleaned from the data and analysis out of the 2024-2025 leasing cycle and what to expect next from the student housing sector.
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