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The Real Estate:UK (the new, unified industry body formed from the merger AREF, BPF and IPF) Theatre will provide timely, insight-led guidance on how institutional capital is shaping the future of UK housing and specialist residential markets, at a point of shifting investment conditions and increasing delivery pressure.
Bringing together expertise across Build to Rent, social housing partnerships and senior living, the programme will explore where capital is flowing, how investor priorities are evolving, and the extent to which government performance is influencing confidence and momentum.
Designed to deliver clear, actionable intelligence, sessions will examine evidencing standards, structures for resilient partnerships, and the broader social and systemic benefits of specialist housing. Together, they will equip attendees to navigate uncertainty, make more informed strategic decisions and position their organisations effectively.
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Stage agenda
09:25
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This session will assess the Government’s progress on its housing commitments, examining where delivery is on track, where gaps remain, and how policy performance is shaping confidence, investment decisions and capacity across the sector. Bringing together perspectives from policy, development and finance, the discussion will explore what is needed to unlock momentum and create the conditions for sustained progress.
10:15
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This panel will explore how the Build to Rent Alliance Code shapes a more consistent, transparent and accountable framework for institutional residential at a time of heightened scrutiny and evolving investor expectations. It will examine how clearer, evidence-based standards can strengthen quality, reinforce trust, and support a more resilient, high-performing Build to Rent sector.
11:30
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This session will outline how Homes England and the National Housing Bank will support affordable housing providers to deliver affordable homes and regenerate communities at scale. This will include the Agency’s role in providing long-term grant certainty and tailored finance support through Homes England and the National Housing Bank. This session will also highlight the role of the Agency’s regional model in supporting collaboration across local, regional and national stakeholders to support affordable housing providers to deliver homes faster, more sustainably and with confidence.
13:15
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This session will explore how different forms of specialised housing, including purpose‑built student accommodation and modern senior living can support wellbeing at key life stages while easing pressures on local housing, health and care systems. Bringing together perspectives from operators, investors and policymakers, the discussion will consider how these tenures contribute to stronger communities, more efficient public services and improved economic performance, and what this means for future planning and investment.
