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Latest News from ARL, including Blogs, Videos, and Industry News in the Build to Rent sector
ARL Welcomes New Member: Verbaflo
VerbaFlo is an AI operating system designed to transform communication in residential real estate. The platform automates sales, leasing, renewals and resident support across voice, WhatsApp, webchat and email, giving operators a unified, multilingual and always-on digital front door. Trusted by leading names such as Vita, Moda, Downing, Homes for…
ARL Welcomes New Member: 2N
N is a pioneer in IP-based access control, shaping how people enter, move through, and experience buildings. From residential developments to office complexes, our solutions combine advanced security with modern convenience.  Our portfolio covers everything from access readers and electronic locking systems to IP intercoms and indoor stations all…
How BTR Operators are Preparing for Section 21 & Section 8 Changes
The long-anticipated Renters Reform Bill is due to land this year, and with it comes one of the most significant shifts in the UK rental market in decades: the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions. Once this change takes effect, and Build-to-Rent (BTR) operators will no longer be able…
ARL hosts delegation from the Chinese Ministry of Housing
In late September, the ARL was proud and honoured to host a delegation from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People’s Republic of China and the Industry Council for China Rental Apartments on a Study Tour and meetings to showcase how Build to Rent is working in…
ARL & TPI webinar focuses on the Value of Qualifications in BTR
The value of qualifications in BTR was in the spotlight last week in a special webinar from the Joint ARL / TPI Qualifications Committee. The Developing Talent webinar, led by Jo Green, Chair of the Committee and joined by Russell Markou of Cortland, Ian Fletcher of TPI and Leanne Hargreaves…
Renters’ Rights Bill ARL Roundtable event and all you need to know
With the Renters’ Rights Bill entering its final stages, the ARL’s North West Hub hosted an invitation-only roundtable last week on the practical implementation of the Renters’ Rights Bill, the challenges faced, and how different operators are navigating them.  Kindly hosted by Shoosmiths,…
ARL welcomes the passing of the Housing (Scotland) Bill
After extensive lobbying, we welcome the Scottish Government’s passing of the Housing (Scotland) Bill which exempts the Build to Rent sector from rent control measures. The ARL welcomes the pragmatic approach taken by the Scottish Government on the matter of rent controls and hope that the certainty that the passing…
ARL encouraged by multiple references to BTR in the New Towns Taskforce report
Last week saw the publication of the New Towns Taskforce Report to Government by MHCLG on behalf of the New Towns Taskforce. In addition to recommending the locations for the next generation of new towns, the Report also includes multiple references to Build to Rent. One such reference which…