By Elena Orfanidou & Dimitris Oikonomou, Co-Founders of MyStudentFlat
The debate surrounding housing pressure among young people has moved beyond diagnosing the problem to seeking sustainable, scalable solutions. Across many European markets — and increasingly in Cyprus — it is becoming clear that traditional housing development alone is no longer sufficient to meet demand, particularly for students and young professionals at the beginning of their financial independence.
Against this backdrop, the Build-to-Rent model is gaining momentum. Under this approach, homes are designed and developed from the outset specifically for long-term rental rather than immediate sale or short-term use. The model is already well established in mature markets such as the United Kingdom and the…