Student Housing Summit 2011

Student Housing Summit 2011
31 August-2 September 2011 | Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay

As the number of individuals entering higher education in Australia grows, so will the need for safe and affordable housing that provides students a positive life experience.

Key facts and figures:

• 1 bed available for every 20 students enrolled in Australian higher education establishments (Universities Australia)
• Sharpest rental increases in Australia see hikes of up to 6% (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2010)
• $1.3 billion of new student housing developments in the pipeline (AFR Education)
• Reports of private landlords exploiting vulnerable foreign students (The Age)

There are a myriad of challenges involved with meeting the growing demand for student housing in Australia – and these challenges will be addressed at the 2nd Annual Student Housing Summit.

Day One
Key topics include:

• Analysing risks surrounding student housing supply and demand
• Where does student housing fit in the overall Australian residential property rental sector
• What do students look for when seeking appropriate housing: the top 5?
• Financing and investment
• Delivering a positive student life experience

Day Two
Key topics include:

• The National Rental Affordability Scheme
• Case studies sharing insights from Universities, including:
• Management of student housing – maximizing value and controlling running costs
• The asset management challenges of a large residential portfolio
• Providing affordable student housing utilizing the National Rental Affordability Scheme and University owned land

Day Three
Design & Construction
Key topics include:

• Incorporating sustainability throughout the design concept
• Investigating the latest security features for student housing developments
• Avoiding detrimental experiences for residents during projects expanding existing student housing facilities
• Examining the latest technology features
  

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