Commercial
The Acorn Effect: Why Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) Rules 2026
By Elizabeth Costabir2026-01-1913 min read
The New Dormitory
The 2026 shortage of 600,000 student beds has made PBSA the most resilient asset class. We analyze the "Acorn model" and how small developers are mimicking it in Juja and Madaraka with high-density studio units.
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Elizabeth Costabir
Senior Market Analyst at Murivest Realty Group with over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate investment and market research. Sarah specializes in identifying emerging market trends and investment opportunities in Nairobi's commercial property sector.