Representing the supply side of the housing market, UIPI underlined that access to affordable and quality accommodation is essential for young people to study, move freely, and build their lives independently. Yet, as demand increases and housing supply remains limited, students are often left competing with other groups of tenants. When rental frameworks become less attractive, landlords tend to favour long-term tenants with stronger financial profiles, leaving newcomers and students at a disadvantage. 

Drawing on research and data collected notably through the Erasmus+ HOME and HOME2 initiatives, UIPI identified four key areas for action to make the student housing market more inclusive and resilient: 

• De-risking the market with stronger guarantee mechanisms, such as France’s Visale scheme, to bridge the financial security gap and build trust between landlords and students. 

• Increasing attractiveness through targeted fiscal incentives to encourage investment and ensure quality and compliance in student housing. 

• Promoting smarter regulation, including lease models adapted to the academic calendar and pragmatic building rules that reduce costs without compromising standards. 

• Fostering collaboration between universities, municipalities, and landlords to assess local needs, promote trusted listings, and improve the overall rental experience. 

“Our sector can — and wants to — be part of the solution to address the challenges of the student accommodation market and, more broadly, the housing challenges faced by Europeans,” 
said Emmanuelle Causse, UIPI Secretary General.