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The State of the Senior Sector

The UK's Senior Housing sector has reached a pivotal moment. What was once an emerging market is now a credible, investable asset class - yet it faces critical challenges that could define its next decade.

The State of the Senior Sector is the first in a series of reports, examining where the market stands today and what needs to change to unlock its full potential.

Key insights include:

  • A £219Bn opportunity - the sector is forecast to grow by 246% from 2024 to 2029
  • The supply crisis - only 5,000-7,000 units are being built annually, against a need for 50,000 per year
  • The untapped middle market - 2.2M households with assets between £85,000 and £325,000 are effectively locked out of suitable housing options
  • The macro case for change - purpose-built senior housing could save the NHS up to £1.1Bn annually by 2027

The report also explores recent mergers and consolidations, the rise of Build to Rent models in the sector and the 10 key recommendations from the Older People's Housing Taskforce.

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