I am very lucky that I can genuinely say that I love my job and I know my colleagues feel the same, but I am all too conscious of the reputation that the property and finance sectors have as employers. In the past year alone, we have witnessed the President鈥檚…
The Blackmore Group is one of the UK鈥檚 fastest growing real estate investment companies, with offices in Mayfair and Manchester and a vast development pipeline of commercial and high quality homes targeted at the build to rent and build to sell markets. The company has a diverse portfolio which is…
The UKAA were delighted to host a roundtable on the education needs in BtR presented by Andrew Bulmer from the IPRM. This was hosted at the stunning offices of Savills in central London, putting on a great spread for breakfast and provided the perfect setting around a huge roundtable for…
UKAA Manchester Roundtable: Operating Structures, Recruitment & Talent Management In The Northwest Build To Rent Sector
The UKAA was delighted to be host its first 鈥榗ustomer/resident鈥� orientated roundtable, on the very important topic of 鈥榟elping to fight food waste鈥�. This was presented by Beko Plc, who are very active in this truly global issue. Many thanks to JLL for kindly letting us host the round table…
One of the biggest decisions anyone makes – both financially and emotionally is choosing our home. The mission of www.homeviews.com is to share valuable reviews and insights to support those looking for their new home within a residential development. We have been fortunate this summer to have met with…
Aside from the obvious differences between the Queen’s English and whatever it is that we’re meant to speak over here across the Atlantic, working with owners and operators in the build-to-let sector on both sides of the pond is a continuous learning experience. Adopting a whole new vocabulary, though, has…
What is a brand? Over the last year or so, Houzen have had the privilege of working with several prominent BTR operators, all of whom are concerned about their brand. When we ask “what is your brand?”, the answer I hear a lot is “Oh! We are trying to figure…
The cost of renting in the UK has skyrocketed over the last 10 years. Rents in some places have risen by a staggering 63% over the last decade, and for most, the cost of renting will take up at least a quarter of their income (it is estimated this is…
