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Martin Blakey - What happens next? Ten predictions for student housing after the Renters’ Rights Act
This time Linda Cobb OBE is joined by Martin Blakey, one of the UK’s best-known commentators on student housing.
With the Renters’ Rights Act now in force, we wanted to move beyond the headlines and look at what might actually happen over the coming months.
Rather than trying to predict the future with certainty, we’ve picked out ten areas we’re watching closely. Some are already emerging, others may take time to develop, but all are likely to be relevant for landlords, local authorities, universities and anyone working in the student housing sector.
Article Date 6th July 2026
Martin Blakey - What happens next? Ten predictions for student housing after the Renters’ Rights Act
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