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Table of contents
  1. What renters want
  2. Suspended animation
  3. Made to measure
  4. Risks and rewards
  5. Methodology
  6. Cities in context
  7. Interview - Having someone good to talk to on reception is crucial
  8. Interview - Education is one of the UK's greatest exports
  9. Interview - We determine the best way to create spaces that bring excitement and energy back
  10. Interview - To build out an area almost from scratch in London is a unique opportunity
  11. Interview - People are placing more value on experiences rather than things
  12. Interview - New lifestyles demand the kind of flexibility and amenity we offer
  13. Interview - By making it an aspirational decision, we can motivate older people to take this step
  14. Interview - We’re only scratching the surface in terms of how technology will enhance our living experience
  15. Interview - Urbanisation is leading to PRS opportunities across the world
  16. Interview - PRS is one of the most stable and best performing asset classes in real estate
  17. Interview - As investors we need to find other angles in order to access the residential market

Cities in context

Our research looks at six cities across Europe – four major European capitals: London, Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris; and two cities with vibrant markets: Manchester and Glasgow. This has allowed us to compare and contrast residential requirements now and in the future in six markets. All are at different stages in the evolution of their rented residential offering, and so give us a broad overview of how European cities of different sizes are developing housing solutions in the face of major structural shifts.

We remain constructive on London as a global city in the long term and will continue to be active in its residential and logistics sectors. Both enjoy a favourable supply and demand imbalance, as well as high barriers to entry ... We also continue to focus on the world’s most economically powerful centres … They provide the best opportunity to invest in industrial, residential, office and the alternative sectors and provide strong, stable long-term returns.
Jay Kwan, QuadReal
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To find out more about what over 6,000 consumers living and working in major European cities think about home ownership, rent caps, the appeal of renting, and what services and amenities they most want from where they live, please download the full report.

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