James Hunt

Global Head of Real Estate, GSA
 www.gsagroup.com

James Hunt is Global Head of Real Estate for GSA, where he leads the global real estate team and is responsible for the expansion of its real estate portfolio through the acquisition of development opportunities and investment properties.

James is a Chartered Surveyor with over 20 years’ experience of the purpose-built student accommodation sector in the UK, Europe, Australasia and the USA. He has a track record of delivering complex projects and has experience across investment strategy, acquisitions, development, asset management, joint ventures and university partnerships.

James joined GSA in 2018 and prior to this worked for The UNITE Group plc for 17 years, where he held a variety of senior positions including as a member of the management board and leading its annual development programme delivering c.5,000 beds per annum.

All Sessions by James Hunt

  • REAL ESTATE


  • Session 07
    The panel, led by top PBSA experts, covers a wide array of topics crucial for understanding the student housing market in today’s economic climate. The discussion begins by contextualizing PBSA within the broader real estate industry, highlighting its resilience and attractiveness to investors. The experts share their perspectives on macro, local and regional trends (enrollment, demographic, lifestyle, digitalization, construction) and explore key value drivers for PBSA assets. Discussions factor in performance metrics such as rent growth, yield development and occupancy levels in select markets. The session further provides insight into new developments, highlighting the role of design and technology in enhancing living experiences and securing a strong tenant base. Concluding, the speakers reflect on emerging risks and opportunities for investors, with an overall compelling outlook for the sector.
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