What's driving the boom in Co-Living Single-Family Rentals and Senior Housing in the UK

David Woodward, CEO of Global Apartment Advisors (GAA), joined Farnaz Fazaipour for an insightful conversation exploring the evolving UK rental living sector and how lessons from the U.S. multifamily model are shaping new approaches across the globe.

David discusses the growing appeal of single-family rentals, co-living, and senior housing, backed by rising institutional investment and a clear need to address housing shortages. He reflects on GAA’s commitment to scalable, customer-centric rental housing solutions — grounded in operational excellence and thoughtful design.

While the UK remains central to this growth, David also highlights Spain, Portugal, Italy and the Middle East as key expansion markets, with London continuing to act as a global hub for real estate innovation.