Reinventing Real Estate

About Reinventing Real Estate

Welcome to Reinventing Real Estate, a podcast brought to you by Harris Associates, the UK's leading investment agency. Reinventing Real Estate is a podcast tailored to developers, investors, and new entrants in the real estate field. Our objective is to create a space where we can share cutting-edge information and disruptive marketing techniques and draw from the wisdom of leading industry experts.

Publisher

Harris Associates

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Sept 2023

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Collegiate Europe: Building Europe's Next Generation of Student Housing

   Welcome back to Reinventing Real Estate.In this episode, hosts Jenna and Jamie Harris sit down with Eri Cuanalo, CEO and Chairman of Collegiate Europe, one of the most influential figures in European purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). Having worked across over 500 diverse projects across PBSA, Co-living and PRS, throughout his career, Eri has spent over two decades setting new industry standards for design, service, quality, amenities and innovation. From pioneering PBSA in the UK to developing some of Europe's most innovative student living schemes, such as Collegiate’s “resort-style” living philosophy, Eri explains how larger-scale schemes can become destinations in their own right, attracting students through exceptional amenities, community and design rather than simply proximity to campus. He also shares the lessons, setbacks and breakthroughs that have shaped Collegiate Europe's success.The conversation explores why student accommodation should be designed around human experience rather than historical assumptions, how hospitality principles are transforming the living sector, and why Europe’s historic university cities present one of the most compelling investment opportunities in real estate today.For investors and developers looking at the future of European living sectors, this episode offers a masterclass in creating long-term competitive advantage through innovation, customer understanding and operational excellence.Topics covered:- Why students are the most misunderstood consumer group in real estate- The evolution of European PBSA and where the biggest opportunities lie- The power of hospitality-led design and "resort-style" student living- The role of community, wellbeing and experience in resident retention- How to identify resilient university cities for long-term investmentStay up to date:Subscribe now to stay updated on upcoming episodes. For more insights, follow Harris Associates on LinkedIn and Instagram:- LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrisassociates/ ⁠- Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/harrisassociates⁠ Watch on Reinventing: Video Originals, in partnership with BTR News and PBSA News:- BTR News: https://btrnews.co.uk/videos - PBSA News: https://pbsanews.co.uk/videos Listen on Apple Podcasts or watch on YouTube:- Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reinventing-real-estate/id1707988579⁠ - YouTube: https://youtu.be/94jVTi7vAsQThis episode was pre-recorded in August 2026. Consequently, certain discussions regarding market conditions and interest rates may no longer reflect current circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.

2. 

   20 Jul 2026

   Abodus: Why PBSA Needs to Simplify, Refocus and Remember Its Purpose

   Welcome back to Reinventing Real Estate. In this episode, we sit down with Joss Muirie, CEO and Founding Partner of Abodus Student Living, to explore how PBSA can return to its core purpose: delivering accessible, fit-for-purpose accommodation for students. Drawing on more than two decades in the sector, including his early work on what became Liberty Living, Joss shares a candid view on affordability, the amenity arms race, international student dependency and the importance of domestic demand. He explains why service, staffing, marketing and asset management should be viewed as value drivers, not easy cost cuts, and why success should be measured by achieving the right rent, not simply filling beds first. This episode is essential listening for investors, developers, operators and university partners looking to understand the next phase of PBSA, from disciplined asset management and smarter leasing strategies to the opportunity in older assets and second- and third-year student demand. Topics covered: • The evolution of PBSA and where the sector has drifted • Why affordability is partly a self-inflicted challenge • The risks of over-reliance on international student demand • Why brand should mean service, consistency and safety • How operational spend can drive financial performance • The difference between operators and asset managers • Why leasing strategy should be controlled, not rushed • The opportunity in second- and third-year student demand • How to approach older PBSA assets with discipline Stay up to date:👉 Subscribe now to stay updated on upcoming episodes!👉 For more insights, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrisassociates/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrisassociates/👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts or watch on YouTube• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reinventing-real-estate/id1707988579• YouTube https://youtu.be/6nQX1CppXVE----This episode was pre-recorded in April 2026. Consequently, certain discussions regarding market conditions and interest rates may no longer reflect current circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.

3. 

   8 Jun 2026

   Challenging Markets - It’s Not Life or Death

   Welcome back to Reinventing Real Estate. In this episode, hosts Jenna and Jamie Harris sit down with Mark Slatter, Chairman and Founder of Olympian Homes, one of the UK’s most experienced living-sector developers. From joining the Royal Marines at 17 to building Olympian Homes into a specialist living-sector developer, Mark shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, resilience and long-term business building. Drawing on experiences from a near-death helicopter incident in Norway to multiple real estate downturns, he explains why calm decision-making, trust and the ability to assess your options are essential in all walks of life. The conversation explores Olympian’s growth, culture and founding principles, from commercial discipline and team welfare to giving back and building trust through accuracy and consistency. Jenna, Jamie and Mark also discuss the future of Co-living, looking at why the sector is more than a high-density residential product and what it must get right across design, amenity, affordability, operations and community. This episode is essential listening for capital investors, developers and next-generation leaders interested in resilient leadership, long-term value creation and the future of the UK living sector. Topics covered: Leadership lessons from the Royal Marines Building Olympian Homes over three decades Navigating recessions and challenging market conditions The evolution of PBSA, BTR and Co-living What good Co-living needs to get right Affordability, key workers and the future of urban living How planning could better support design quality and delivery Stay up to date: Subscribe now to stay updated on upcoming episodes. For more insights, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrisassociates/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrisassociates/) Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/harrisassociates⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/harrisassociates%E2%81%A0) You can also listen on Apple Podcasts or watch on YouTube: Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reinventing-real-estate/id1707988579⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reinventing-real-estate/id1707988579%E2%81%A0) YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HarrisAssociatesLondon⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@HarrisAssociatesLondon%E2%81%A0) ----This episode was pre-recorded in May 2026. Consequently, certain discussions regarding market conditions and interest rates may no longer reflect current circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.

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YouTube views

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Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

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Social presence

94

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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