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Data:- we all know the importance of data in order to make our businesses more efficient and to produce a solid customer proposition. When developing a building it’s useful to know exactly how many light bulbs we will need or how much communal and amenity space might be necessary, but…

Renting is not just a young person’s game. According to the latest PRSim-LSL Tenant Survey 2018, older or rather ‘reconciled renters’ as the survey terms them, are not only happier to rent but are also more committed to longer-term rentals over and above any other life stage group. PRSim,…

We would like to congratulate all our members who came out winners at the RESI awards last week. It is always great to have our members recognised for the hard work and contribution you make to the industry. …

This month’s roundtable concentrated on Property Technology. A full turnout of over 30 industry representatives met at the fabulous offices of Womble Bond Dickinson with their great views of the Thames and the Tower of London. Our thanks to the team there for their excellent hospitality. A really informative presentation by John…

The Telegraph reporter Jack Torrance covered an accurate, positive approach to the BTR industry debating if the sector can save tenants from low quality landlords. He draws attention to the fact that we all know someone with a horror story about renting from buy-to-let landlords. Such horrors could include being…

Bad debt is a problem we all want to avoid, however in the Private Rented   Sector sector this is a problem many are faced with. It is an important issue to address and combat in the advent of the Build to Rent Sector. The UKAA held a round table on…

The build to rent (BTR) sector is at a tipping point. Institutional investors and government have been pouring billions of pounds into the BTR sector, and there are further investments in the pipeline that will supply the nation with tens of thousands of new homes at a range of prices,…

        ‘Enabling Housing Delivery’ 11th  April – 2pm – 6.30pm Newcastle University, Barbara Strange Teaching Centre, Newcastle, NE1 8QB Buildoffsite  Residential Hub provides a valuable opportunity for Northern England with a programme of influential speakers, engaging, topical content and a…

We have the pleasure in announcing The UKAA has been shortlisted for the Best Trade Association in the 2018 Property Wire Awards. We have made the shortlist of 3 after contending with many other well deserving candidates in the category. Property Wire provides daily news on residential and commercial real…