In this episode of Precisely Property Richard Temlett is joined by Anouk Darling, Chief Executive Officer of Scape Australia, to explore the evolving landscape of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Build to Rent (BTR) in Australia.
Anouk reflects on Scape’s journey from its founding vision to becoming the country’s largest PBSA platform, managing over $13 billion in assets and housing more than 19,000 students nationwide. She discusses how the sector weathered the challenges of the pandemic and why demand for student accommodation has since rebounded so strongly, driven by returning international students, changing urban priorities and the growing need for high-quality, affordable housing close to education hubs.
The conversation then turns to the BTR sector, where Scape is leveraging its operational expertise to diversify and expand its impact. Anouk shares her perspective on the role BTR will play in addressing Australia’s housing supply and affordability crisis, what governments and investors need to understand to support its growth and the key lessons learned from Scape’s early BTR projects.
This episode offers valuable insights into how institutional capital, policy reform and design innovation can work together to shape the future of urban living, not only for students, but for the next generation of renters across Australia.
Scape Australia is the nation’s largest PBSA provider. Under Anouk’s leadership, Scape has grown to over $13 billion in assets and more than 19,000 apartments, with a further 5,000 in the pipeline, while expanding into the BTR sector.
Named CEO Magazine’s 2024 CEO of the Year, Anouk is widely recognised for her strategic leadership and commitment to reshaping Australia’s housing landscape. She serves as Chair of the Student Accommodation Council and is a passionate advocate for sustainable urban design, housing policy reform and women in leadership.
Tune in to hear how Scape is reimagining purpose-built living, from student housing to BTR, and leading the charge toward a more accessible, liveable and future-ready Australia.
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