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David Woodward, with extensive experience in the US multifamily sector, discussed his transition to the UK's living sector. He highlighted his role in managing Stuyvesant Town, a 11,000-unit property in New York, and his involvement in the early stages of the UK's BTR market. Woodward noted the growth of co-living, single-family rental, and senior housing in the UK, driven by institutional investors. He emphasized the importance of design optimization and customer service in property management. Woodward also discussed the challenges of planning and the potential for significant housing growth in secondary markets.

David Woodward's Career Journey and Experience in Multifamily Housing

• Farnaz Fazaipour introduces the podcast and welcomes David Woodward, who has extensive experience in the UK and global capital markets.
• David Woodward shares his background, starting in the US with multifamily housing, working with large corporate firms and leading apartment REITs.
• He discusses his roles, including running a private apartment company with 40,000 units and setting up a platform called Compass Rock post-GFC to handle loan foreclosures.
• David highlights his work on the iconic Stuyvesant Town property in New York City, which involved managing, repositioning, and selling the property to Blackstone for over $5 billion.

Early Days of the Living Sector in the UK

• Farnaz Fazaipour and David Woodward discuss the early days of the living sector in the UK, which began around 10 years ago.
• David mentions early movers like Lone Star at Wembley Park, Brookfield's early stages at Canary Wharf, and various brands like Get Living and Essential Living.
• The conversation touches on the US-led influence on the UK living sector and the interest in replicating successful US models.
• David notes the international interest in the UK living sector and the role of the UK as a reference point for other markets.

Emerging Trends and Sectors in the UK Living Sector

• Farnaz Fazaipour and David Woodward discuss emerging trends in the UK living sector, including co-living, senior rental housing, and single-family rental.
• David explains the potential for co-living to replace traditional landlords and the benefits of themed co-living developments for specific resident profiles.
• They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the UK's planning process and the need for more housing of all tenures.
• David highlights the growing interest from UK-based businesses and family offices in the living sector, as well as the shift from private equity to long-term institutional investors.

Single-Family Rental and Its Growth in the UK

• Farnaz Fazaipour and David Woodward explore the attractiveness of single-family rental in the UK, including its ability to generate income as units are completed.
• David shares insights from the US experience, where single-family rental has become a significant institutional sector.
• They discuss the potential for single-family rental to address the UK's supply problem and the benefits of not having to wait for entire buildings to finish before generating income.

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