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Building regulations: an introduction
Building Regulations comprise a series of guidance manuals with which builders must comply in order to get a scheme approved . This article explains what they are and how they are enforced and applied.
Interior design is a vital component of a Build to Rent scheme
Interior design is a key component of a Build to Rent scheme
To furnish or not to furnish?
The approach to furnishing should be considered for each potential resident
Four key steps in establishing an effective branding proposition in a new BTR development
Here's four steps which illustrate how to establish an effective branding proposition in a new Build to Rent scheme
The key considerations for designing and managing digital connectivity services and digital infrastructure in Build to Rent assets
Reliable digital connectivity is the bedrock of a resident’s lived experience and fundamental to the operational performance of a BTR asset
A PCSA is a formal agreement to provide specified services and is not a letter of intent
A PCSA allows collaboration between client and contractor prior to a formal contract
Seven steps on how to find the secure sweet spot between an automated and an interactive experience
Design your access control at the start of the project or be locked into inferior choices
Key provisions of the Fire Safety Act 2021
The Fire Safety Act 2021 details fire safety obligations in multi-occupied residential buildings
Bill expected to come into law by 2023
New statutory system for regulating building safety will have significant commercial and contractual implications
‘High-risk’ buildings will require accountable people to shoulder considerable responsibilities
This article sets out responsibilities that will exist when the Building Safety Bill comes into force and details of property information that will form the Golden Thread
Introduction to planning: best practice in BTR
Given the nature of the product, BTR schemes often require a specific and bespoke approach to planning matters.