Student Accommodation

How PBSA Finance Teams Shorten Close Cycles with Student IQ

Discover how leading PBSA operators shorten month-end close, improve data accuracy and gain real-time insight using Yardi’s Student IQ platform.

17 / 02 / 26

Student Housing

Data Integrity in PBSA: Building Trust Through Accuracy

Discover how stronger data integrity improves PBSA reporting and finance accuracy while delivering real-time insight across your portfolio.

06 / 02 / 26

Meeting the Challenges of the PBSA Market Today with Technology

Student Housing is maturing. Strong demand persists, but higher costs, limited supply and rising student expectations are creating new pressures. Addressing them requires PBSA technology built for the academic lifecycle – not generic property management.

03 / 11 / 25

Harnessing Data and Analytics to Elevate Student Housing Experiences

Delivering high-quality, personalised experiences while maintaining operational excellence is more critical than ever in student accommodation. We explore how purpose-built real estate technology for student housing can make it easier to dive into analytics and turn those insights into action.

28 / 10 / 25

Changing the Rules in PBSA: One System vs Multiple

The Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector has significantly transformed in recent years. In 2024, JLL reported that PBSA investment in Europe grew to €13.1 billion in 2022, with this momentum continuing in 2024—reflecting strong investor confidence in data-driven operations. As student expectations evolve and operational complexities increase, property managers, operators, and owners face a crucial decision: Should they adopt a single, connected PBSA management platform or rely on multiple interconnected software solutions?

13 / 03 / 25

How the Renters’ Reform Bill Will Impact PBSA

The Renters’ Reform Bill, set to reshape the UK’s rental landscape, is poised to have significant implications for Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) properties. While the bill aims to enhance renters’ rights across the board, PBSA appears to be in a unique position. What Does the Renters Reform Bill Mean? Eviction Notices Under current regulation […]

16 / 01 / 25

The Emergence of Gen Alpha & the Evolving Need for Technology

Gen Alpha and Technology: Shaping the Future of PBSA

Yardi’s Account Executive, Chloe Sachikonye, joined industry experts at Property Week’s Student Accommodation Conference 2024. Held in London, the panel explored the topic of Generation Alpha and their evolving technological needs in PBSA. Gemma Le Marquer from Empiric Student Property moderated the panel, which included Fred Lerche-Lerchenborg from Lavanda and Sam Scott from Fresh. Understanding […]

18 / 12 / 24

The Student Living Proptech Revolution

Today’s students live more digitally mediated lives than any previous generation. But what does this blurring of the lines between online and offline mean for the technology they expect in their accommodation? And how can emerging technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) enhance the performance of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) operators and developers? Expert panel […]

03 / 12 / 24

Leveraging Technology to Enhance the Student Journey

In the purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) sector, advanced technology integration has become crucial for creating an enhanced and seamless student experience. Modern students, often digital natives, expect intuitive and efficient systems that align with their tech-savvy lifestyles. One of the leading solutions in this space is Yardi’s PBSA software, which automates and streamlines various […]

02 / 08 / 24

Solving the Student Housing Shortfall

Student numbers at UK universities are at historic highs, with more than 2.8 million enrolled in 2022. Some 20% of whom are international. And with more students comes greater demand for accommodation – demand that is not being met. A student housing shortfall of no fewer than 620,000 student beds is anticipated by 2026. Expert […]

28 / 03 / 24

Enhancing Digital Experiences in PBSA

Yardi joined a panel of experts at Property Week’s Student Accommodation Conference to discuss enhancing digital experiences in PBSA. The panel was moderated by Lem Bingley, editor for Property Week and featured: Gemma Le Marquer, sales & marketing director, Empiric Student Property Justin Harley, regional director, Yardi Owen Redman, co-founder, Roome Improving the Student […]

23 / 01 / 24

Neal Gemassmer - end of year interview 2023

Real Estate Evolution: End of year interview with Yardi VP & GM, Neal Gemassmer

We sat down with Yardi Vice President and General Manager of International, Neal Gemassmer, to discuss how real estate evolved during 2023 and find out his thoughts for the year ahead. The Evolution of Traditional Office Space 2023 has been an exciting and pivotal year for several reasons. Despite all the turmoil in the market, […]

19 / 01 / 24

Asset Management

Build to Rent

Rising Demand: Exploring the Growth of Europe’s PBSA Sector

The student housing market averages 63% of total purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) beds across Europe. Therefore, as the number of students in Europe continues to rise, the demand for affordable and quality student housing is becoming a pressing issue. Countries such as France, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands are witnessing the highest growth […]

03 / 10 / 23

Student Housing: A Blueprint for Property Management

Yardi’s Richard Gerritsen hosted a panel alongside Duco de Jong from Student Experience and Dimitri Huygen from XIOR Student Housing to discuss the growth of student housing and how they are transforming and innovating within this asset class, which is still relatively young and evolving in Europe. The Growth of Student Housing in Europe Student […]

21 / 08 / 23