ULF 2024: Iain Murray, Bidwells

UK: Recorded at the 2024 Urban Living Festival at Mary Ward House, London, STRz caught up with Iain Murray, Head of Operational Living at Bidwells. Murray shared insights on the repurposing of redundant office and hotel spaces for co-living, highlighting their suitability from both ESG and typological perspectives. He also reflected on the conference’s growth and the integration of broader living sectors such as short stay and co-living. Murray emphasised the value of networking and expressed optimism about the sector’s future, despite current market challenges.