Event Summary

PRS Pipeline: Impact & Opportunities | Video + summary

At Place North West’s latest event, experts from the region’s private rented sector discussed possible changes in the development of PRS projects in future as residents’ needs shift on the back of the Covid-19 pandemic.

PRS Pipeline Sponsor Logo Horizontal

The event on Wednesday 24 June was sponsored by developer ForLiving, law firm DAC Beachcroft and ClearFibre by technology firm Telcom, and attracted almost 300 live viewers on Zoom. 

Place North West editor Sarah Townsend hosted the discussion with a panel of professionals representing a range of disciplines across the sector: 

  • Legal – Gemma Leonard, partner and head of residential development, DAC Beachcroft 
  • Development – Paul Gerrard, director, ForLiving 
  • Property management – Sibel Osman, head of PRS, Rendall & Rittner 
  • Design – Stephen Quinlan, managing partner, Denton Corker Marshall 
  • Investment – Tom Sinclair, Manchester residential investment director, CBRE 

Key questions: 

  • What does the future look like for PRS post-Covid-19? 
  • What design changes will be implemented in the future to cater for changing demand? 
  • What impact has the pandemic had on the availability of PRS development finance? 

Main takeaways: 

  • The PRS market is stable and will continue to grow post Covid-19 
  • There will be more of a focus on providing co-working and outdoor spaces in developments  
  • Bank funding will be harder to access, but institutional funders will continue to invest in the right projects. 

Your Comments

Read our comments policy

Related Articles

Sign up to receive the Place Daily Briefing

Join more than 13,000 property professionals and receive your free daily round-up of built environment news direct to your inbox

Subscribe

Join more than 13,000 property professionals and sign up to receive your free daily round-up of built environment news direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

"*" indicates required fields

Your Job Field*
Other regional Publications - select below