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…
Bisnow will be hosting yet another event this year ‘The Future of Beds in Birmingham’ with the UKAA as sponsors taking place on Thursday 20th September from 7.30. This event will provide a positive outlook on city living, student housing and of course build to rent. By attending the event you…
The UKAA are sponsoring the Bisnow event ‘The Future of Beds in Dublin’ to learn more about the BTR Irish sector. The event will be taking place on Tuesday 18th September 2018 from 7.30am. Among the speakers will be UKAA member, Liv Group’s Managing Director, Iain Murray with more speakers being added.
The UKAA are sponsors of this years’ Bisnow Manchester Build to Rent Boom event taking place on Thursday 6th September 2018 from 7.30am. UKAA member, Liv Group will have their CEO Graham Bates as one of the speaks with many more to be announced. According to Deloitte’s 2018 Manchester…
Savills released the findings from their housing sector survey this week which shows the affordable housing sector must do more to help solve the housing crisis. Those working in the affordable housing sector overwhelmingly believe it should be doing more to help solve the housing crisis by prioritising building more…
Loneliness in the UK Our current way of life is leading to increasing issues of loneliness affecting not only older generations but younger too. We believe residential developments designed and built around a rental model can do much to overcome that loneliness. Tracey Crouch has been appointed as the UK’s…
The Findings There have been many reports lately addressing the concern of ageism within society. This has flared up after a report published on 8th June 2018 by The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), in partnership with the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation revealed damning negative ageist attitudes across the UK.
