University Challenge: an education in student accommodation

Savills Research, May 2009

One of the most exciting investment opportunities in the property market is right on our doorstep — if you get your strategy right. Join us at the next Inspired Event and learn how to unlock the hidden potential of accommodation for students and young professionals.

• Discover the opportunities in student and young professional accommodation
• Find out the accommodation needs of the next generation: types of accommodation, locations, specification...
• Keep up with the significant trends affecting the sector - both now and in the future
• Learn how to tailor your approach to satisfy demand
• Get up to speed with creative, modern solutions that combine property, investment, social media and networking
• Make some superb contacts, get involved – and enjoy it!

Introducing our guest speaker:

Robert Weaver, Head of Residential at Invista

Don't miss the chance to hear Rob share his views on the potential of both student and residential accommodation from the perspective of an institutional investor. Then join the debate as our panel of experts discuss student accommodation, and take the opportunity to get your questions answered in our free property and social media workshops.

All in the exclusive atmosphere of the May Fair Hotel with your first drink free, a late bar until 1am and some great entertainment guaranteed to make you smile! And all for just £49.95 per person.

And don't forget, you'll get your ticket free if you reserve places for two colleagues or more!

Meet the speakers

Robert Weaver
Robert joined Invista in September 2006 from Savills, where he was Director and Head of UK residential investment business. He has focussed on all aspects of the UK residential markets for over 20 years. He currently manages three direct funds with a combined value in excess of £400m, with other investments in three indirect portfolios.

Tim Watts
Tim was CEO of BPT PLC (FTSE 250) which, until its sale to Grainger in 2001, was the largest listed residential investment company in the UK with over 12,000 properties. He then became Head of Residential Investment at Cordea Savills and more recently Head of Residential Funds at Invista.

Keith White
Keith launched and managed a £230m investment in residential property at Nationwide, before becoming Director of Residential Management at Savills plc. His new company, CRM Ltd, is the largest independent manager of student accommodation in the UK. Keith is also a board member of ANUK Code of standards for student management.

Richard Klin
Richard began investing in London property whilst working as Relationship Director at BarclaysB2B, setting up Klin Property in 2001 and Urban Share Ltd in 2005. He now owns and manages over 300 units in and around London's Docklands and has just launched his second residential property fund in partnership with Inspired Asset Management.

Nick Tadd and Vanessa Warwick

Vanessa and Tadd are one of the most visible couples in the world of property investment. Having built a successful, cash-flow rich portfolio they now share their knowledge, experience and contacts with investors through 4 Walls and A Ceiling and Property Tribes.

Guest students
Who better to ask about student accommodation than the students themselves? A couple of current university undergraduates will add their thoughts and reactions, providing the inside story on what the sector is getting right, what's wrong - and what they would like to see in a perfect world.

Property investment workshops

Take the chance to sit down with hardened pros who'll answer your questions on property investment and management.

Social networking workshops

Our networking workshop will show you how to increase client loyalty using the latest online social networking tools, from setting up an account with Twitter to making the most of ecademy.

Take advantage of the chance to connect your brand to a highly targeted audience in the finance sector. Opportunities are available for both headline and drinks sponsors.

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