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Henderson Warnock joins UKAA as a member

Henderson Warnock were established in 1993 to provide a new,fresh approach to Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy. Formed on the basis of good communication, quality and versatility – the two founding directors had visions of a new generation of consultancy. The company has grown substantially on these foundations…

 

Build To Rent (BTR) Market Snapshot – Q1 2023, Glasgow

Cortland Consult’s 12-month research initiative with the UKAA aims to provide property professionals with the latest data and insight to make informed decisions and ultimately maximise the value of your investments. Scotland’s largest city, and the fourth largest urban area in the UK, Glasgow is a metropolis home to nearly 1.7…

 

Underinsurance – a false economy

Continued inflationary pressure and lengthening build periods demand that those with responsibility for managing property insurance review: Building Reinstatement Valuations (BRVs) Indemnity periods, relating to loss of rent Inflationary uplift provision The impact of underinsurance Underestimating any of the above figures creates a direct exposure to the owner’s balance sheet…

 

UKAA to respond to CMA review of the private rented sector

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a review of the rental housing sector, to hear the experiences of tenants in the private rented sector, and the relationship between residents and landlords. The CMA will report on its initial findings and proposed next steps this summer. UKAA will work…

 

Mura Living Joins UKAA As A Member

BTR brand and operator Mura Living creates homes that complement residents and their lives. Residents can live with less effort and more ease in prime urban areas with excellent infrastructure. The team launching Mura Living is a major UK based operator of serviced apartments, with over 20…

 

In Review: Edinburgh and Glasgow Two Day Study Tour

On 21st and 22nd February 2023, UKAA members gathered in Scotland for a two-day study tour of Edinburgh and Glasgow. While previous study tours have taken place in cities from Manchester and Liverpool to San Diego, this was our first tour of these bustling Scottish cities. With Get Fully…

 

What do the New Fire Regulations Mean for Build to Rent operators

From the 23 January 2023, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 has come into effect for multi-occupied residential buildings. This is what Build to Rent operators need to know. Why have the Fire Safety Regulations changed? The new legislation and amendments to the existing Regulatory Reform follow the highly…