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Industries & Sectors

Living

A full-lifecycle platform for maximum value

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The living sector is evolving fast, shaped by a rapid evolution in demographic trends, lifestyle demands and investor appetite.

The living sector is being redefined by shifting demographics, evolving lifestyles, and growing institutional investment. From short business plan build-to-sell strategies, to mid-long term build-to-rent (BTR) and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) play, this dynamic asset class requires sophisticated strategies that align resident experience with investor returns.

We provide expert advisory for developers, investors, and public entities across all residential classes. Leveraging deep market knowledge, we guide clients in underwriting new developments, repositioning portfolios, and optimising asset performance. Our insights into planning regulations and capital dynamics shape every decision, ensuring your strategy delivers maximum value.

Ready to advance your living strategy? Contact us today.

Delivering Results

160€M
Brokerage Transaction Volume in last 2 years
6 main
Asset Transactions
107.000
sqm Managed

What Sets Us Apart

Full Lifecycle Expertise

We guide clients from site acquisition and design to leasing, operational management, and disposition. This integrated perspective ensures every decision aligns with long-term value creation, optimising performance in a market where compliance and resident satisfaction are paramount.

Living Sector Specialists

Our teams offer dedicated expertise in build-to-rent, student accommodation, senior housing, co-living, and affordable housing. We understand the distinct underwriting criteria, operational needs, and tenant expectations that define each residential sub-sector.

Data-Led, Human-Centred

We combine proprietary research and transaction data with a focus on resident preferences. This balanced approach allows us to identify emerging demand patterns and design spaces that foster community, satisfaction, and long-term retention.

Invested in Performance

Every recommendation is grounded in financial rigour. We advise on acquisitions, opex optimisation, and exit strategies with an analytical discipline that supports stable, risk-adjusted returns and drives superior outcomes for our clients.

Sustainability in Practice

ESG is integral to asset valuation. We help clients embed energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and wellness design into their portfolios, future-proofing assets against regulatory change and aligning with market expectations.

Services

Our Services


Capital Markets


We connect institutional investors, developers, and family offices with residential investment opportunities across build-to-rent and student housing. Our advisors provide transaction execution, market positioning, and capital structuring tailored to the unique dynamics of residential real estate. 

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Agency Leasing


Our leasing specialists drive tenant acquisition and retention through targeted marketing and resident engagement programmes. We optimise lease terms, rental rates, and occupancy levels to deliver consistent income performance and maximise asset value across residential portfolios. 

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Asset Services


We deliver property and asset management services that enhance resident satisfaction and operational efficiency. From maintenance coordination to financial reporting, our teams ensure residential assets perform to their full potential across all operational metrics. 

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Valuation & Advisory


Our RICS-accredited valuers provide independent assessments for residential portfolios. We deliver transparent, market-informed valuations that stand up to institutional scrutiny and support acquisition decisions, financing, and portfolio rebalancing. 

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Project & Development Services


We guide residential development projects from feasibility analysis through to construction and handover. Our specialists manage cost control, programme delivery, and quality assurance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

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Energy & Sustainability Services


We help clients integrate sustainability into residential design, construction, and operations. Our advisors provide energy audits, certification support, and retrofit strategies that reduce operating costs, enhance resident wellbeing, and meet evolving regulatory standards. 

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Team

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Rocco Leone

Partner – Capital Markets Living
Italy

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Davita Nathaniel

Associate Capital Markets Living
Italy

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Amelia Mola
Amelia Mola

Senior Consultant – Living Capital Markets
Italy

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Contact us

Research

Milano City
MarketBeat

Italy MarketBeat

Cushman & Wakefield MarketBeat reports analyse quarterly Italy commercial property activity across office, retail and industrial real estate sectors including supply, demand and pricing trends at the market and submarket levels.
Anna Strazza • 27/04/2026
Italy
Research • Investment / Capital Markets

Italian Real Estate Market Trends & Outlook 2024/2025

This report delves into the key transformations shaping Italian real estate, providing valuable insights for investors seeking opportunities amid uncertainty.

Anna Strazza • 13/02/2025
Inclusive Cities Barometer
Insights • Sustainability / ESG

Inclusive Cities Barometer

We quantified the social value of our cities. Our bold idea was to map out, track and measure how inclusive our cities are. We introduce the industry’s most comprehensive urban inclusion data set: The Inclusive Cities Barometer.
05/07/2024
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Research • Economy

European Outlook 2024

Tailored for investors and property owners, our insights offer a clear path through the complexities of today’s market.
Sukhdeep Dhillon • 11/12/2023
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Insights • Economy

Italy Real Estate Market View

A regular update on the commercial real estate market in Italy.
Raffaella Pinto • 23/09/2022
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Insights • Investment / Capital Markets

Six Tips from Italian Real Estate

The beginning of 2021 marked the same trend recorded at the end of 2020 for real estate sector in Italy, highlighting a 33% drop in investments compared to the same period of the previous year.
28/04/2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

We provide comprehensive advisory across the residential spectrum, including investment sales, development consulting, asset management, leasing, valuation, and ESG integration. Our services support institutional investors, developers, family offices, and public entities navigating build-to-rent, student housing, senior living, and multifamily assets throughout the market.

We advise on site selection, feasibility analysis, capital structuring, and operational strategy for build-to-rent schemes. Our teams provide market positioning, resident experience design, and asset management services that optimise occupancy, rental growth, and long-term returns for BTR investors entering or expanding within the market.

The residential sector is attracting increased institutional capital, driven by demographic shifts, housing supply constraints in major cities, and evolving tenant preferences for professionally managed rental accommodation. We provide detailed market analysis and transaction data to help clients identify opportunities and mitigate risks in this dynamic environment.

We provide strategic advisory for student accommodation developments and investments, focusing on location analysis near university clusters, purpose-built design standards, operational partnerships, and financial structuring. Our approach balances student experience with investor requirements for stable, long-term income performance.

Sustainability is now central to asset value, tenant demand, and regulatory compliance. We integrate ESG considerations into development design, refurbishment programmes, and operational management, helping clients achieve energy efficiency targets, wellness certifications, and reduced operating costs while enhancing resident satisfaction and long-term asset performance.

We deliver asset management services that optimise operational performance, resident satisfaction, and financial returns across residential portfolios. Our approach includes strategic planning, financial reporting, maintenance coordination, and performance benchmarking, ensuring consistent execution aligned with ownership objectives and market conditions.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

If you would like to find out more about our specific expertise, or discover how we could work with your company, please contact a member of our team – we’d be delighted to hear from you.
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