How would you approach a consulting case on London students rental market dynamics?

Question

Hi everyone,

I’m preparing for case interviews and would love to get some insights on how to structure a case related to London students rental demand and supply.

If the prompt were something like: “A real estate firm wants to expand its student accommodation portfolio in London. Should they enter, and if so, how?” How would you break this down?

What key factors, data points, or frameworks would you focus on for a real estate–focused market entry or investment case?

Thanks in advance for any guidance!

Answer 1

Honestly, you'll get the most out of this Q&A if you provide a suggested answer and then we can give you feedback on it.

High level, what you should emphasize is tailoring. Meaning, think about the specific of student accommodation and what that entails, what are the specific customer needs associated with that, and even more so, the specifics of it being in London. This should inform your structure.

Best,
Cristian