The UKAA and TrustedStays co-hosted this Webinar to give Build-to-Rent owners a guide to accessing corporate rentals. Tackling this subject from a strategic and practical approach, the panellists discuss the opportunities, challenges, and practicalities of flexible corporate rentals from a BTR perspective. Brendan Geraghty, the newly appointed CEO of the UKAA leads this discussion with …
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With 98% of the residential market across Europe currently made up of single-family stock, there is huge untapped potential across this exciting asset class. But how can this all be unlocked? In this extra special online roundtable, we brought together visionaries from several organisations serving the Single Family Rental market to share their knowledge around …
This webinar was presented by the UKAA’s Building Safety Bill working Group and ARK to discover what the building safety bill means for investors and developers. We explored who is accountable for building safety and at what point you transfer responsibility. A review of how the new regulation regime impacts the storing of information …
We hard from experts from leading MDU tech providers to discuss how bringing together different systems from different providers can deliver enhanced services, now and in the future. Senior leaders from Wifinity, SmartRent, Parcel Pending by Quadient and TLJ Access Control shared how they are providing innovative services to both operators and residents alike by …
The UKAA’s first event sponsored by Shoosmiths in Scotland saw the launch of our Scotland Hub chaired by Gillian McLees. The Build to Rent industry in Scotland offers a real opportunity to realise the nation’s 'Housing to 2040' ambitions through delivering more homes more quickly and achieving better standards than many of the alternatives. …
We scheduled an emergency session of the UKAA Senior Leaders Forum to discuss the impact of the war in Ukraine on the UK Build to Rent sector and what we, as a sector can also do to assist the victims of the war. As ever the purpose of the Senior Leaders Forum is to bring …
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Fraud is on the rise, this we know. And, since the start of the pandemic over two years ago, fraudsters have only gotten smarter. With the rental market still recovering, we need to be more thorough than ever. Referencing potential tenants is the first line of defence for Build to Rent operators in avoiding …
SPONSORED BY Following the successful launch of the UKAA North West hub last year, we followed up with a workshop on mental health. Our objective was to raise awareness and encourage more people/organisations to talk about mental health. Our panel explored: The importance and impact that people, environment, experience and design can have on mental …
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Teaming up with the UKAA, Amber will be hosting a live webinar next month to discuss some of the operational challenges associated with achieving Net Zero. For boardrooms of the future, Net Zero is going to be a big part of the agenda. Interest around corporate responsibility and Net Zero is growing rapidly, with more …
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Is your building safe? New announcements and initiatives from the Government. Introducing our 4th webinar on all things fire safety, thank you to Ringley sponsors Towergate Insurance Brokers we invite you back to re-visit and explain where the government is moving towards and what this will mean for both developers and property owners. We are four years …
Coming Soon: 2022 UKAA & Grace Hill Resident Sentiment Survey! The UKAA is gearing up to partner with Grace Hill for our 2022 UKAA Build To Rent Sentiment Survey which will measure and assess renters’ experiences and future decision-making regarding renting in the UK—and you can be a part of it! Learn more during our …
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Richard Berridge, Head of Strategy & Enterprise at Howsy, has authored an industry-standard paper on Single-family housing (SFH) investment. In the second Webinar of the series, we covered the critical considerations of portfolio origination. Additionality: how to achieve scale without parasitising the OMS sector. The characteristics of an investible location or region. Counterparty delivery: Partnerships …
Tenant experience has never been more important for the long-term success of BTR. Creating a home space that is responsive, efficient, engaging, and safe is fundamental to attract and retain high occupancy levels. And this means understanding your resident now, and into the future. This webinar explored the essential technological components required to deliver a …
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The BTR sector is set for huge change with a wide range of new and proposed legislation on the way. From planning reform and the long awaited Environment Bill, to Building Safety Bill amendments, consultation on biodiversity net gain and the proposed Residential Property Developer Tax - there’s a lot to prepare for. We’ll set out …
The UKAA holds monthly Suppliers forums amongst members facilitating collaboration and addressing sector updates. Chair Oliver Ringsby-Burgess of HPS Services Vice-Chair Tim Stephen of Community Utilities If you have not received an invitation to join or have a topic to be added to the agenda, please contact us. Please note is this only for UKAA …
Join us in Manchester in person for the launch of the UKAA North-West hub hosted by LOFT on Tuesday 5th October 2021 We are excited to be back in person for our first live event in Manchester for launch our UKAA North-West hub. We welcome our members with a presence in Manchester or an interest in …
Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2 day study tour in the city of Manchester. It was an in-depth exploration of Manchester – arguably the UK’s hottest city for BTR. This study tours was designed to provide detailed insights of up and running multifamily/BTR properties and to meet with industry executives and …
The pandemic changed the way people live, work and shop. Some changes are likely to stick and have a lasting impact on the choices Build to Rent (BTR) residents make. For owner-operators of BTR apartments, this raises the question of how future accommodation will meet residents’ needs. In this webinar, a panel of industry experts …
With proven success, these speedy meetings allow you to pitch your services and products in front of decision makers while having fun. The Reverse Trade Show format enables Suppliers to have 1 to 1 meetings with potential and current customers in a time efficient manner – a great ROI for all concerned. Many …
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Is your building safe? Ringley trains government ministers on EWS1 and cladding and advises Government's Housing and Communities £5 Billion fund. Following our updates earlier this year we invited you back for a webinar alongside Ringley and Tower Gate Insurance Brokers to re-visit and explain the the new EWS1 updates. Three years on from …
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Since the Covid-19 crisis the UKAA have been holding forums for operators amongst our members. If you have not received an invitation to join, please contact us. Please note is this only for UKAA members. All meeting notes are accessible to members and can be found in the members section of the Covid-19 Response page …
The NAA invites all UKAA members to Apartmentalize 2021 in Chicago, USA! Apartmentalize runs from August 31st to September 2nd where you will be able to reconnect, restart and reenergize at the largest gathering in the rental housing industry. The Apartmentalize schedule is designed to maximize your connections with other attendees and exhibitors. With interactive sponsored activities, the …
We recently hosted a webinar with our key partner StarRez and their community member Assemble. Assemble is a valued, innovative StarRez customer based in Australia and have a combined experience spanning across property, construction, finance, investment, architecture, urban design, asset operations, community engagement, marketing communications and advocacy. Presenting from Assemble were Emma Telfer, Director, Culture & Strategy …
Richard Berridge (Head of Strategy and Enterprise at Howsy), has researched, collated and written an industry-standard paper in the Single-Family Housing sector with industry insights from Brendan Geraghty (Founder of Centred Architecture) and Mark Farmer (Founder of CAST). The paper entitled: Single-Family Housing: the home of residential investment was published on 29th June 2021. The …
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Yardi joined us on 14th July to cover the importance of connected technology when managing residential real estate. For the last 12+ months, technology has kept us connected, as it has Built To Rent operators to their residents. Yardi understand that to be the core of every residential business, whether that’s Build To Rent, …
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During the crisis the UKAA are holding Senior Leadership forums amongst our members. If you have not received an invitation to join, please contact us. Please note is this only for UKAA members. All meeting notes can be found in the members section of the Covid-19 Response page.
With proven success, these speedy meetings allow you to pitch your services and products in front of decision makers while having fun. The Reverse Trade Show format enables Suppliers to have 1 to 1 meetings with potential and current customers in a time efficient manner – a great ROI for all concerned. Operators: Allsop …
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Please join us for a webinar to highlight the opportunities and benefits of using AI within BTR. Matthew Doel, founder of EBI.AI, will share his experience of working with JLL and Get Living in the BTR sector, using Lobster AI to add value to their properties and create enviable co-living experiences for their customers. You’ll …
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We are delighted to present Youth Homelessness: The BTR sector's role in tackling a post-pandemic crisis on 1 July 2021 at 9:30-11am – This is a LandAid’s campaign launch event for the Build To Rent sector, supported by the British Property Federation (BPF) and us here at the UKAA. LandAid is seeking to provide …
We were joined by an all star line-up of UKAA members for a webinar exploring the tenant retention through technology. Whilst there is a large offering of technology assisting landlords, agents and asset managers with the back-end of managing units, there is not a lot on the market aimed at the tenants whilst in …
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On June 23, Grace Hill and the UK Apartment Association hosted an informational webinar to share the results of our collaborative Resident Sentiment Survey, which measured and assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on renters’ experience and future decision-making regarding renting in the UK. The webinar was facilitated by David Butler, CEO of …
If Build To Rent is all about providing a great experience to our customers, then the more insight we have about their needs the more responsive we can be as a sector. At a roundtable held on 21 June 2021, chaired by Howard Morgan (Real Service), industry leaders met to discuss how Build To Rent …
Heat Networks are increasingly designed into new build BTR developments, but they are not universally popular or welcome. In this webinar, Insite Energy talked through why heat networks matter and the UK government policies & drivers which mean they’re here to stay. They candidly explored the factors which can give Heat Networks a bad rep, …
Following the increase in awareness and a 16% rise in a global price premium for luxury branded residences, this webinar uncovered the increase in demand for a new way of living. As renters become more discerning in their choices, there is evidence of a clear trend to renters wanting high quality and well-designed homes. …
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The spring edition of the UKAA Virtual Reverse Trade Show was held on Tuesday 11th May 2021 9am – 11.15am. This session focused on the development side of the value chain rather than operations. This time on the buy side we invited Architects, tech providers and consultants. It was great to welcome back so many smiling …
Please join us from 10am on Tuesday 27th April for a UKAA webinar presented by MRI Real Estate Software on why you should be connecting your Build To Rent technology. Across operations, communications and strategic planning, Build To Rent operators, owners, and investors face the challenge of having to do more, yet resources are increasingly …
Following on from a number of earlier collaborations with the UKAA, including last November’s Festival of Build to Rent Conference, Educated Body talks here about fitness and wellbeing trends and the importance of design. In this webinar Educated Body covers the following burning topics: The increased demand for Wellbeing Facilities in BTR How to maximise …
On Tuesday 30th March we delivered a webinar hosted by Bio Pet Laboratories – parent company of PooPrints. Pet ownership is on the rise and will impact BTR. Properties have the potential to grow with this trend and prepare accordingly. We we given insight on how to successfully maintain grounds, manage your pet population, and increase …
For this particular Forum we are inviting you, as senior leaders and experienced BTR stakeholders, to take part in a special UKAA Best Practice Guide workshop. The UKAA Best Practice Guide is a milestone project for the UKAA planned for release later this year. It is what might be considered the third iteration of …
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Our webinar last week on the regulation of property agents, proved to be extremely popular and attracted a good deal of questions and comments from the participants. Tracey Hartley of The Howard de Waldon Estate was joined by Sean Hooker of The Property Redress Scheme, one of the two Government authorised complaints services, that property …
On Tuesday 9th March we were joined alongside a superstar line-up from Rowdy Studio. The BTR sector promises an enhanced lifestyle for generation rent: better management, more amenities, and higher standards of living in often desirable locations. Following on from our recent paper on the subject, we look at how strategic branding can help developers, …
Our first Virtual Reverse Trade Show of the year was held on Tuesday 23rd February 2021 9am - 11.15am. With the new year bringing further lockdowns and new tiers, we presented the perfect opportunity for our suppliers to safely network with major operators. Many thanks to our event sponsors Quadient. It …
This event saw the formal launch of the ‘Who lives in Build-to-Rent’ report by London First, British Property Federation and UKAA. This report suggests that Build To Rent schemes in the capital are attracting a variety of tenants through a combination of high-quality homes, predictable rents, and world-class communal spaces and services, with the sector …
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Is your building safe? Following our updates last year we invited you back for a webinar alongside Ringley to re-visit and explain the the new EWS1 updates. Three years on from the Grenfell tragedy, there are still 2,000 buildings covered with dangerous cladding materials according to the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) committee. It is …
Following the success of the Suppliers forum launched in 2020, we invite all our suppliers to join us for the launch of the UKAA Suppliers' Council on Thursday 14th January from Noon. Please click here for more information about the Suppliers Council. Please click the 'book now' button to let us know you would …
A panel of industry experts discuss past, present and future trends of technology adoption by Build-to-Rent operators. The session will analyse where key players in the BTR sector see themselves on their tech journey, and draw comparisons with the US multifamily market. Panellists will combine survey results and expert insights to explore the ‘must-haves’ of …
Would you like to actively handle supply and demand changes in these challenging times? Learn how Active Revenue Management enables operators to consistently outperform the Market. This approach to optimising rental yield, and RealPage’s Yieldstar solution, has been proven over 16 years through many cycles including economic downturns and now a pandemic. Amy Dreyfuss – …
The BTR sector promises an enhanced lifestyle for generation rent: better management, more amenities, and higher standards of living in often desirable locations. In this session, we look at how strategic branding can help developers, investors and managers to land these benefits with their target audiences and win attention, sentiment and spend in this increasingly …
Data and Analytics and how to use knowledge effectively. Jay Parsons will be speaking about the trends in the U.S and how companies have utilised data and analytics to inform decision making when looking at new developments, investment opportunities and asset management. Find out how those who have adapted to the reality that is 2020, …
Nicky Dorman of Hyperoptic and Debra Yudolph of SAY Property Consulting present the results of their large scale research into what tenants and residents really want from technology, particularly around choice and availability of fast, reliable broadband connection. The research demonstrated the impact of COVID-19 on technology needs and rate of technology adoption in real …
Join us on the BTR channel of the RE:Connect platform where we will be taking a look at key themes and drivers of progress in development of Smart Buildings – what are they and how will they change the way we develop and manage our schemes.
Join us on the BTR channel of the RE:Connect platform where Paul Yount uncovers the successes and challenges of an overnight switch to a completely online leasing experience.
Join us on the BTR channel of the RE:Connect platform where we will be looking at: - What challenges operators have had that can be overcome with tech? - How do operators streamline operations with tech? - What data matters? - How has data collection evolved? - Where do they see the future of tech evolving …
Join us on the BTR channel of the RE:Connect platform alongside the CEOs of four leading real estate trade associations discuss the opportunities and challenges for PropTech in the UK.
A virtual study tour of Blackhorse Mills situated in bustling Walthamstow. We will be showing an ‘access all areas’ video tour of the scheme including interviews with key members of the development and management team, followed by a live Q&A. Featuring: Michael Howard, urban Bubble, Managing Director Dan Batterton, LGIM Real Assets, Head of BTR …
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The annual HomeViews Awards was announced at The UKAA Festival of Build to Rent in November. Despite the new and significant challenges 2020 has brought, HomeViews reviews reveal how BTR operators have gone above and beyond to ensure that their residents are well looked after. Whether for established developments or for the many new BTR schemes launched this year, …
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We are delighted to announce the inaugural Build To Rent Talent Recognition Awards – The BTRs working in partnership with Property Recruitment Company. This award ceremony will be part of the UKAA Festival of Build To Rent. The BTR awards celebrate and recognise the talented, hard-working and committed people who make up the Build to Rent …
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There should be a map in every software application you use to lease and manage your properties. Engrain offers powerful data visualization tools that increase engagement, conversions and your understanding of what’s really happening on site. Open APIs and an integration-first strategy allows owners and managers to select the partners they want to work with …
The Build To Rent sector is nationwide and delivering for its customers and investors. As the sector grows and becomes more established, how is it evolving and what are the opportunities and challenges the sector faces? Our expert panel explored how the sector has fared during the Covid-19 pandemic and the trends we see in the sector. This webinar started with the …
History has taught us it’s best to talk to people when the product or service you’re interested in is being stressed to the maximum. Lockdown provided a unique, and hopefully one off, opportunity to talk to people about how they were finding their home during this time and if given the chance with what they’d …
We were joined in on Thursday 8th October by Osborne Clarke to will explore where we are on net zero / sustainability in the built environment. We looked at the key initiatives and legal considerations as there is a move towards decarbonisation, and what the "greening" up of construction contracts might look like going forward. Presenters …
It is clear that the BTR sector has an important part to play in solving the UK’s housing challenges, providing good quality, well managed accommodation at a variety of price points. The sector’s objectives and the value it brings are not always consistently understood across local and central government creating fragmented, and sometimes even hostile, approaches to …
We are working with our partners, Built-ID, to create a library of expert and insightful poll questions that can be used on their community consultation platform, Give My View, that will resonate with the community in regard to the Build To Rent sector. In the first instance, we intend to create a broad library of …
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Our second Virtual Reverse Trade show, sponsored by Quadient, took place on Tuesday 22nd September and again seems to have been a great success judging by the feedback from everyone involved. The Reverse Trade Show format enables Suppliers to have 1 to 1 meetings with potential and current customers and Operators to meet interesting …
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We were joined alongside Klevio on Tuesday 15th September at 10am BST for a UKAA webinar looking at safe access. We are emerging from COVID-19 with safe ways to manage access in residential property and shared spaces. Workforce leaders around the world are desperately trying to restructure workplaces in order to be more secure after the breakout of …
We were joined on Tuesday 8th September at 2pm for a UKAA webinar presented by REdirect Consulting. In this webinar, REdirect Consulting introduced Robotic Process Automation, how it works, and the best areas of business to automate. We reviewed case studies and examples, allowing time to answer questions and brainstorm new areas of business and …
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This webinar was held on Thursday 3rd September at 9am presented by Osborne Clarke From 3D printing, to AI, to modular building and much more, new technologies in construction have the potential to transform the industry. But the uptake on these technologies has been slow, perhaps because of inherent problems with the tools themselves, or …
Please join us alongside StayKeepers on Thursday 27th August at 10am BST. We will be looking at insights collected by StayKeepers of successful methods to navigate through Covid-19. Agenda: Market overview: PBSA vs. BTR The effect of COVID on PBSA & BTR StayKeepers journey through Covid-19 Results: Case study examples What can BTR learn from …
We were joined alongside Forsite for what was a lively discussion on the ever-changing role of a property management company (how many hats they actually wear?!), what tenants now expect from their buildings and how technology will be an integral part to keeping people safe & happy. We have spent the last 5 years turning office …
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Our first Virtual Reverse Trade show took place on Tuesday 28th July and judging by the feedback from everyone involved it was a major success. The Reverse Trade Show format enables Suppliers to have 1 to 1 meetings with potential and current customers and Operators to meet interesting suppliers in a time efficient manner – …
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New UKAA members Siniat (leading drywall manufacturer) and Promat (fire protection specialists) are conducting a research exercise into the Build To Rent sector. The objective is to drive design and product innovation, and increase productivity on site, to help companies navigate the current market conditions. Please do join us as a community of influencers to …
The long-term aspiration for BTR hasn’t been compromised, it’s been accelerated. Trends that were emerging have been brought forward and opportunities that were years in the making are being realised that much faster. How do we identify and capitalise on these, taking what we have learnt about ourselves and our homes in this period of …
As everybody starts returning to ‘normal’ life following the slow release of UK’s lockdown, the day to day responsibilities within property management are slowly returning back to how they used to be. The biggest difference now compared to pre-lockdown is the obvious COVID-19 measures now in place across the country. In a recent webinar we …
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Is your building safe? Three years on from the Grenfell tragedy, there are still 2,000 buildings covered with dangerous cladding materials according to the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) committee. It is now impossible to get a mortgage on a building higher than 18 metres (around five to six floors) without an EWS1 form …
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UKAA key partners flatfair hosted a webinar for UKAA members on Wednesday 15th July at 10am. As elements of the coronavirus lockdown continue to be lifted, there is set to be a flurry of activity in the rental market. Tenants are looking for new homes, and new developments are coming online. Having the ability to …
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The challenges surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak have been very real and have once again highlighted the need for a fast, reliable broadband connection in our homes. Our webinar, The Impact of COVID-19 on a full fibre network, features Hyperoptic, SAY Property Consultants and WiredScore discussing the impact of COVID-19 on a full fibre network and …
We were joined alongside Build-ID for a webinar discussion around the importance of ESG. It has been proven sustainable developments generate higher return on investments, however, in a post COVID-19 world, will the ‘social’ aspect of ESG move to the forefront? Built-Id brought along a great collection of industry experts as panelists to discuss the …
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On Tuesday 30th June we presented a webinar hosted by UKAA Key Partners HPS Services. HPS defined a simple and practical explanation of some of the latest trends and innovations available to the Build To Rent sector to help Operators provide Hygiene Secure environments for their residents and communities. We were taken from education and …
Following on from LMRE Living’s previous Round Table on hiring trends within BTR, we thought we would delve a bit deeper and look at the movement of people from outside sectors into Build to Rent and the ever growing PropTech space. In this webinar we covered the following burning topics: - The growth of BTR …
Keeping Community Spirit Up Under Lockdown Following the popular webinar back in April 'Residential Experience vs Risk Mitigation' we were pleased to present a follow-up session. The world as we know it has undergone profound changes. The way people work, live and play will alter in the post-virus, pre-vaccine months or even years. Against a turbulent …
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Are the current strong renewal rates an indicator that BTR has weathered the worst of COVID-19 or is the industry awaiting a delayed downturn as recession bites? How can you ensure to get the most from your assets in a rapidly changing marketplace? We were joined by Lavanda to discuss the following issues: Agenda: A …
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Andrew Craft, UK business development director for BuildingLink moderated a discussion between Justin Dodd, UK BuildingLink implementation specialist, Lesley Roberts, partner and executive director of Allsop and Dougie Orton Wade, general manager of Duet in Manchester, Allsop. It was demonstrated how Allsop Lettings and Management use an array of BuildingLink’s functionality to cope with all of …
We were joined by Padoq CEO, Mike Anderson to discuss (and demo), how their app based solutions are helping property companies all over the country more effectively engage and manage their tenants. The company, which provides quick and cost effective app builds for companies using a component based app platform has seen uptake of the platform …
We were joined by motive8 for an insight on how Covid-19 and lockdown has influenced exercise and nutritional habits. We looked at how this may influence the provision of fitness and wellbeing services in the future. Agenda Types of exercise people have started participating in since lockdown Reasons why people are exercising and how this may influence exercise …
We were joined alongside Spike Global for a webinar addressing how the BTR and wider real-estate industry can continue to place community at the centre of their developments, maintaining engagement levels with residents. We explored: Stats that show community is more important than ever before and what these really mean. How the industry can continue to …
Join us alongside Inventory Hive for a webinar on paperless workflows. Remote working to stay safe has become the new norm for the foreseeable future. The current situation has shown us that technology doesn't make us less personal. It allows us to maintain communication and right now that's crucial for harnessing positive relationships between property managers …
We were joined alongside Educated Body for a webinar session on fitness during Covid-19 and what the “new normal” might look like post lockdown. We got exclusive access to research findings from Educated Body, in association with the UK’s leading consumer insight specialist on UK fitness. We gained an understand of the sector’s rapid response and the …
We were joined alongside Home Made for a Webinar to discuss key elements the PRS/BtR sector must address to ensure it can capitalise on the post lockdown market. Agenda: Market reaction - lessons from past recessions Consumer behaviour changes due to COVID-19 Investor priorities - now and in the future Developing a winning strategy Chair: Jo …
This webinar was presented by Yardi and Get Living on how operations, brand and technology have come together during COVID-19. Hear Get Living’s insight on how these areas of business have adapted to deal with the current crisis. Presenters: Justin Harley, Regional Director at Yardi Chris Armstrong, Director of Brand, Product & Technology at Get Living Ian …
The UKAA was joined alongside BlueInk for a webinar to help us all through these changing times. BlueInk discussed their process of converting to a remote workforce and how to use technology to ensure your business' success through these trying times. Host: Seth Kelly, Executive Vice President - BlueInk
We were joined alongside SmartRent's CEO, Lucas Haldeman, for a webinar further exploring self guided tours. Staying safe in this uncertain time means having to adjust current practices and procedures. Learn how SmartRent's self-guided tour solution has been helping operators adjust to the new normal of Social Distancing. Presenter: Lucas Haldeman - SmartRent
We were joined alongside a distinguished panel of lawyers from the UKAA membership. We discussed the following issues and more: 1. Planning: what issues are being seen and how have planning authorities and government been reacting to these? 2. Construction: what are the main legal issues being seen now and emerging for the future? …
We were joined by Movebbubble for a webinar with a positive outlook on the future of BTR post Covid-19. With the rental market showing signs of recovery, are we ready for business as usual and how can we use technology to come out of the lockdown stronger than before? We explored the following key issues faced …
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Please join the UKAA alongside NHBC for a webinar to bring you up to date on the latest changes to regulations relating to fire safety and their implications. We will explore the key issues to consider on design, construction and management of residential buildings. Agenda Recap on the implications of Reg 7 changes Post Grenfell regulatory changes/Building a Safer …
EWS1 - what's it all about.... This webinar revised the update on funding for removal of combustible cladding. Mary-Anne discussed the major building safety reform which has been announced in response to the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. It is now impossible to get a mortgage on a building over 18 metres (around five …
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With Covid-19 having a seismic impact across the property market as a whole the Chair of Love to Rent, Peter Sloane shared some evidence based views and looked at its apparent effect on development markets. We discussed how society might change after lockdown, how the market might emerge and how we could put ourselves in a position …
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Following the oversubscribed webinars in their COVID-19 Updates series, Fixflo ran their first live webinar dedicated to the BTR sector where participants are given an opportunity to pose questions to an expert panel in advance. On 23 April 2020, industry leaders from HomeViews, PLATFORM_ and UKAA joined remotely for an in-depth and practical discussion highlighting BTR-specific issues …
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UKAA Webinar: Build To Rent Litigation Webinar - Collaboration In A Time of Crisis Presented by: BCLP, Osborne Clark, Trowers & Hamlins, Womble Bond Dickinson, Pinsent Masons & Walker Morris We were joined alongside a unique panel of leading UKAA member law firms who provided insight and guidance during this time of crisis. We had assembled …
Join us on Monday 20th April at 3pm, tea and cake time with the UKAA and Livewire. Livewire will be delivering a session on how we can stay relevant in the virtual world we now find ourselves in for the foreseeable future. As we all have had to adapt our working styles, working from a …
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Please join us for our first UKAA webinar during this time of constant change. Inventroty Hive will be our hosts on Tuesday 14th April at 9.30am covering current issues around how to best conduct property management visits remotely. The webinar will cover the following points: Maintain, document and communicate tenancy compliance standards. Identify maintenance issues with …
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Please join us for our first UKAA webinar during this time of constant change. Inventroty Hive will be our hosts on Friday 10th April at 9.30am covering current issues around how to best conduct property management visits remotely. The webinar will cover the following points: Maintain, document and communicate tenancy compliance standards. Identify maintenance issues with …
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The UKAA alongside the IRPM will be hosting a roundtable to be held in London and Manchester. Let’s talk about skills required within the BTR sector as the BTR sector matures, building and life safety practices change and operating models crystallise. It is time to look again and reassess how to deliver the best outcomes …
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With a utilities market buffeted by Brexit, Extinction Rebellion and Net Zero, it has never been more important to take specialist advice on procuring utilities. It is not just about the cost of utilities, but having flexibility to deal with on-site generation, battery storage and private wire arrangements. Join Community Utilities and Trowers & Hamlins …
We are hosting a breakfast to introduce prospective new members to the work of the UKAA. This will be an opportunity to meet some of UKAA senior leadership team as well as other market participants. We hope it will give you an insight into the work we are doing, the benefits of membership and a range of …
On Thursday 23rd January Mary Anne Bowring, CEO at Ringley Group, hosted the UKAA Roundtable on the Hackitt Review, which was introduced following the Grenfell Tower tragedy that saw the deaths of at least 79 people in one of modern Britain’s worse residential fires. The event - attended by a mixture of property managers, investors, …
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Many thanks to everyone that was able to make the UKAA Christmas drinks. We had the opportunity to thank our members for their support and to celebrate another year of growth and success for the BTR sector. Many thanks to Evershed Sutherland for hosting an evening of enjoyment and celebration.
The UKAA alongside LOFT will be hosting a roundtable to be held in London and Manchester. Design should be responsive to resident’s needs, behaviours and requirements, offering users freedom of choice and control over their environment. Fundamental and …
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for festive networking drinks In Manchester. BTR had an amazing year in Manchester so it was great to welcome fellow industry professionals …
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The UKAA alongside LOFT will be hosting a roundtable to be held in London and Manchester. Design should be responsive to resident’s needs, behaviours and requirements, offering users freedom of choice and control over their environment. Fundamental and an often underestimated factor …
Almost one third of new leases in London are taken by groups of sharers. In some parts of the city, it is as high as 40%. With around 300,000 sharer households and …
The UKAA alongside Allthings would like to invite you to a roundtable based at the offices of BCLP on London Bridge. Taking experience from 1000s of developments we will discuss the key metrics we’ve found that drive value in our customer’s portfolios. Spanning the customer journey from marketing to move out and covering enhanced operations, turning best …
Join us alongside flatfair for a breakfast seminar discussing affordability, perceptions of value and what incentives Build-to-Rent operators are using to drive lease-up and maximise occupancy. Key figures from Greystar, Touchstone and CBRE will share insight around how to enhance the customer journey and differentiate buildings from local competitors to attract and retain tenants. Presenting on the …
The GAA in association with The UKAA are offering a study tour in the US to multiple locations for an in dept look at "US 'Multifamily' Housing". Study tours are designed to provide detailed insights to up and running multifamily/BTR properties and meet with industry executives, who will share their experiences of the growth and …
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We conducted an in-depth exploration of Manchester – arguably the UK’s hottest city for Build To Rent on Monday 16th - Tuesday 17th September 2019. Please click below for the full event Write-Up TOUR TIMETABLE: Day 1 - Monday 16th September 2019 (PM only) The first day of the study tour commenced after work on …
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As we constantly think of ways to offer an exceptional customer experience, leisure facilities within residential developments become a key element in the attraction. We held a roundtable on open to all UKAA and ARMA members, presented on Monday 16th September 2019 by Rob Clarke and the team at motive8. This event was kindly being hosted by …
The UKAA alongside Community Utilities would like to invite you to our roundtable discussing everything to do with Utilities in the BTR market. It's taking place in historic Cardiff Castle on Wednesday 11th September, 2pm - 5pm. (That's just before Resi 19 and we're laying on transport from Cardiff to Celtic Manor to make it even easier to …
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Voice of customer feedback is the life blood of any forward thinking business. However Build To Rent operators have had mixed experience gathering feedback whether through surveys, through social media or review sites. …
Please join us alongside Inventory Hive for a roundtable discussion on tenant feedback. The founder of Inventory Hive (cloud-based software) will explore how the BT property reporting process is typically the wrong way around – meaning tenants often only engage with their reports when checking-out, which leads to misunderstandings and disputes. Combining knowledge gained from working with letting …
Please join us alongside Zoopla for a Digital marketing roundtable and workshop. According to research 95% of Homemovers use a portal, and on average spend 2-3 times longer researching properties online than they do on viewings. Zoopla generates over 50 million visits per month and 11.2m people in the UK have the Zoopla App downloaded onto their Smart …
Please join us alongside Staykeepers for a roundtable discussion on the ins and outs of the short-let business and its place in the in BTR/PBSA industry. The discussion will cover: The emerging short-let business How it all started What is the evolution within short-let industry The short-let business dissected – inside departments and structures Defining …
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The UKAA alongside Quod would like to invite you to our next roundtable discussing Discount Market Rent – the practicalities of letting, nominations and monitoring. This will be presented by Chris Wheaton, Quod Director. Many Build to Rent schemes now preparing for letting up include a proportion of affordable homes as Discount Market Rent (also …
Many thanks to everyone for coming out to our Summer Drinks Reception! We had a great turnout at our Spring Drinks last month in Manchester and it was great to see an even greater number of members and friends join us for a drinks reception in London. …
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Please join us for yet another interesting UKAA rountable to be hosted by Buildoffsite alongside Garaghty Taylor, at the Evershed Sutherland offices. The BTR sector continues to grow rapidly! To be successful BTR requires: Scale to be viable; Quality to meet customer expectations; Operational efficiency to be profitable; and Speed of construction to ensure revenue …
The UKAA will be hosting a roundtable alongside BCLP Law. Please join us for a discussion about some of the key financing issues in financing Build To Rent schemes as an emerging investment asset class. Addressing in particular, trends in financial covenants and how lenders are getting to grips with the particular issues of build to rent. Presenters …
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The UKAA and Lavanda invited members to a roundtable discussing opportunities in the short-term rental market. Since Airbnb's launch in 2008, the short-term rental market has exploded in the UK, with the site now boasting over 60,000 property listings in London alone and growing at a rate of 54% year on year. This trend is particularly strong …
The UKAA alongside JLL would like to invite you to a developer and investor forum dissecting the health and wellbeing trend in Build to Rent in the UK and abroad. What's the right approach to making wellbeing pay for your portfolio? Are certifications like WELL, RESET or Fitwel relevant? Or is a custom health and …
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With the build-to-rent industry set to more than treble over the next few years, competition for sector experienced staff will be fierce. How will your business combat forecasted salary inflation and attract and retain the best individuals? The UKAA, in conjunction with market-leading property recruitment specialists deverellsmith, invite you to a roundtable discussion on Wednesday 15th …
The UKAA alongside Dolphin Living held a roundtable based on homes for rent below market rent (DMR, AFMR, intermediate rent – were some of the names). This was presented by Dolphin Living CEO, Olivia Harris. Agenda: The benefits of submarket rent homes within a BTR development Who are submarket rent homes for? How do different local authorities approach …
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UKAA Roundtable: They will never forget how you made them feel - Creating a superior tenant experience in the UK By Allthings Technologies Wednesday 8th May 2019 Venue: Osborne Clarke Offices, One London Wall London EC2Y 5EB Please see here for directions Please join us for the first Customer Experience roundtable to be presented by …
As we constantly think of ways to offer an exceptional customer experience, leisure facilities within developments become a key element of the draw. Motive8 will be presented a roundtable session to build on your experience or indeed, lack of experience with gyms, pools and other leisure facilities within the Build to Rent sector. We explored why …
As Build To Rent flourishes in Manchester The UKAA invite its members and those involved in Build To Rent to a Spring Drinks Reception in the city. This will be an evening to enjoy the company of fellow industry professionals and an opportunity to network and build on your existing contacts. Join the likes of …
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The UKAA and Regal Blinds welcome members to the Louvolite factory in the North for an insightful roundtable on how to specify window coverings, learn from the experts what works and what doesn't work. This will be followed by a tour of the Louvolite blind component and fabric manufacturing facility. Find out more information about …
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As investment in the Build to Rent (BTR) Sector continues to surge and its evolution accelerates, visibility into portfolio performance is more critical than ever. We invite you to join UKAA and RealPage®, the leading global provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry, for a thought-provoking discussion on industry trends and …
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As investment in the Build to Rent (BTR) Sector continues to surge and its evolution accelerates, visibility into portfolio performance is more critical than ever. We invite you to join UKAA and RealPage®, the leading global provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry, for a thought-provoking discussion on industry trends and …
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As social media takes over the world we have to find ways to utilise this powerful tool for BTR. Winckworth Sherwood LLP kindly hosted a roundtable presented by James Biley covering social media and leasing. Agenda: Project overview / introduction – Cargo Building, Liverpool Social media channels used Successes and challenges feedback, including lessons learnt and …
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As the sunset on another MIPIM the team from Amber Energy and Community Utilities joined with UKAA members and other guests for an exclusive BBQ at the Amber Energy HQ for the week in Cap D’Antibes, situated about 15km from Cannes town centre. Nicks “Carbon” King and Proctor were in charge of cooking the 21 …
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The UKAA Innovation Show 2019 Driving the industry forward through a focus on innovation The BTR event that does business! Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Some of the companies that attended: AECOM, Aehta, Airangel, Allsop, Amber Energy, Amro Partners, AppliancePlus+, ARDENT Lift Consultancy, Arthur Online, Atamate, Atlas, Avlon Pro Group, Beko, Boodle Hatfield, Carter, BT Partners, Braemar …
The UKAA is delighted to host a roundtable event in conjunction with Ringley on Thursday 31st January 2019. You are invited to discuss and explore challenges facing property management companies and their software, with insights and learnings from the development of Ringley's innovative, automated letting system Planet Rent. This will be chaired by Ringley CEO, Mary Anne Bowing …
Please join us for the launch of the very first Build To Rent TV programme in collaboration with Sky TV. We will be enjoying Christmas themed breakfast nibbles while we preview the show. It would be great to get our members together before the busy run-up to Christmas. We hope you can make it. To …
One of the member benefits we offer is the ability to learn from others’ experiences. Tipi have kindly offered to host a study tour at their Wembley Park development available to all UKAA members on Thursday 6th December. Tipi are leading a Rental Rebellion. They build, own and manage 333 apartments currently (and over 3000 by 2021) …
The UKAA hosted a roundtable covering the furniture and BTR presented by Roomservice By CORT, hosted by Howard de Walden. With so much focus on service and tenant experience, we wanted to discuss the approaches, experiences and opportunities when it comes to furnishing rental units – or not. What do tenants prefer, and why, and …
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The UKAA was delighted to host a roundtable event to explore the insurance needs within the Build To Rent sector. This was presented by Rachel Norris, VP, Lauren Allard, Senior Claims Code Executive and Ben Muller at Lockton Real Estate and Construction. Agenda: How this risk differs to the ‘norm’ / What needs to be …
UKAA Annual Conference, Exhibition and Dinner 2018 It was a pleasure to welcome everyone to the third UKAA Annual Conference, Exhibition and Dinner. Our aim was to produce a conference programme focused on taking the industry forward – sharing learnings from what is happening in our sector and gaining insights from the US and from …
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The session ‘Bad Debt’ was be presented by Brethertons, and the agenda was as follows: 1) Credit control: identifying a debt issue and follow-up; 2) The tenancy agreement: suitable/unfair clauses regarding defaults. 3) Deposits: legislative restrictions on use as security against arrears. 4) The implications and effect of the debt pre-action protocol; 5) Dispute Resolution …
Kick Start Your Bank Holiday Weekend at the UKAA Summer Drinks Reception Thursday 24th May 6.00pm - 8.30pm at Osborne Clarke The UKAA invite you to join the members Summer Drinks Reception being held in London! The evening is a perfect opportunity to network with your fellow BTR contacts at this stunning London location. Serving …
The UKAA have the pleasure in delivering our next roundtable event: 'Current Trends in Prop Tech'. This will be delivered by Grainger's COO John Kenny, and is being kindly hosted by Womble Bond Dickinson at their London offices: 4 More London Riverside, SE1 2AU. The event will take place on Thursday 10th May and will …
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Another very informative UKAA Roundtable event on 'Bad Debt' which was very kindly presented by Mark North and James Attew of Brethertons on Thursday 5th April. A huge thank you to Allsops for hosting this one for us! It was a great turnout and there was lots of valuable input with everyone around the table sharing …
Following the growth of the Build-to-Rent sector, the need for an update from Westminster was essential for the industry, and who better to report these updates other than Sean Hooker, Head of The Property Redress at Hamilton Fraser. The event was kindly hosted by Osborne Clarke at their offices at One London Wall, London on …
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Another successful UKAA ‘roundtable’ event kindly hosted by Osborne Clarke! The educational session focused on ‘Planning Viability’. The below is an overview agenda for the roundtable for your information: Brief overview of Build to Rent Section 106 Agreements - Mayor's Guidance and what the Government Says The differing approach of Local Planning Authorities (length …
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Do you want to engage with the developers, owners and operators of the Build-to-Rent sector in one room, on one day? If so the UKAA trade show is the right place for you! We are presently planning our first Build-to-Rent service provider Trade Show. This will be an opportunity for anyone who already is, or wishes to supply services/goods to our sector to show their products.
Following the success of our first two roundtable discussions; the first one concentrating on the Tenant Fee Ban consultation, and the second one focusing on AST agreements, our third was all about 'The Right to Rent' which generated yet another very interesting topic for discussion! There is no easy answer to ensuring that the residents …
Following the success of our first Annual Conference and Dinner last November, this year’s event has now been confirmed as a one-day event with the Conference and Dinner on one day. Further details on the Conference programme and itinerary for the Dinner will follow in due course.
One of the member benefits we offer is the ability to learn from others’ experiences. The excellence of Get Living’s East Village development is something that we can all learn from. With this in mind, Get Living London have kindly offered to host a study tour on Thursday 26th October for all UKAA members. …
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Over recent years there have been a number of legislative and regulatory changes which have had a substantial impact upon the way in which Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) are managed in both the public and private sectors. With this in mind, the UKAA held a valuable roundtable breakfast session on Tuesday 5th September among members …
Under the blue skies of Manchester, on the fabulous rooftop of KPMG offices in St. Peter’s Square, our Summer Drinks Reception was enjoyed by 170 guests from the Build to Rent sector. The evening showed the strength of the development of this sector in the North-West, and really augers well for the future. There were …
Our first spring drinks reception, was held on Wednesday 5th April at the fabulous setting on the 9th floor of FTI’s offices in the City.
On Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd November 2016, the inaugural UKAA dinner and conference was held at The Grange St. Paul’s Hotel in London. We would like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors, our fantastic speakers, and all of the delegates who came to our event. We hope that you found it as interesting …
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