While traditionally a commercial real estate
summit, the 2026 edition of MIPIM (the world's leading property market) took a
hard pivot toward the residential sector with the "Housing
Matters!" program.
The Shift: For
the first time, global institutional investors and developers met specifically
to create a "New Deal" for housing.
Outcome: The event emphasized the surge in Single-Family
Rentals (SFR) and student housing as the new standard for global
investment, reflecting the reality that fewer people can afford to buy.
