The Living Sectors are at an inflection point. After several years of market volatility and economic uncertainty, 2025 marks the beginning of a new chapter for institutional investment in purpose-built student accommodation, build to rent, and seniors housing in the UK – setting the stage for the next generation of living.

Our NextGen Living 2025 report taps into this moment of transition. Drawing on the insights of 56 leading institutional investors who collectively manage £60 billion in living assets, we explore how improving economic conditions and evolving market dynamics are shaping investment strategies and unlocking new opportunities across the sectors.

Through detailed analysis of investor sentiment, market trends, and sector-specific developments, this report examines how student property, build to rent and seniors housing assets are evolving to meet changing resident demands while navigating persistent challenges around planning, construction costs, and regulation.

The insights within provide a roadmap for understanding where the market is headed and how to capitalise on the opportunities that lie ahead.