Millennials are a generation using technology to transform the way they live their lives. Rejecting the need to be tied to a set work location or the routine of 9 to 5, they are adopting the freedom to live their lives the way they choose, anywhere in the world. As a result they are transforming the hotel and hospitality industry.

When Selina opened their first hotel in Pedasi, Panama in 2014, its founders had spotted a significant gap in the market and went on to create a totally new hospitality sector that has since captured the attention of holiday makers, financial institutions and investors alike. In just six years they have maximised their first mover advantage, built a defendable infrastructure and formed a streamlined operation. As a result, Selina has created a growth machine with the potential to become an investment Unicorn.

While the UK equities markets have weathered years of Brexit wrangling and political uncertainty better than many anticipated, it has been a different story for UK property.

Industry stalwarts LandSec and British Land have both seen share prices tank since 2016’s Referendum vote, and the REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) aren’t the only ones suffering. Returns for individual and overseas investors have been pressured by low transaction volumes, falling sales prices and inflated land values. Brexit uncertainty has hit the property market from every angle.