Plan now or get caught out as legislation comes into force
Many of the Building Safety Act’s provisions are yet to be finalised, so this article suggests steps BTR developers should take action now.
Managing Risk
As UK fuel poverty increases, developers need to find economic and environmentally friendly ways to heat their buildings
The results of an Atamate survey suggested all-electric apartments out-performed air-source heat pumps and met Future Homes requirements
‘Reconnecting planning with art puts the soul and spirit back into the places we make’
With an integrated approach from the early stages of a project, art can secure many benefits to community and investment stakeholders; help to de-risk planning, integrate a development, encourage resident acquisition and retention, and create a long-lasting identity and legacy for the building.
Failing to future-proof technological infrastructure can lead to costly retro-fitting and customer dissatisfaction
This article provides an overview of common problems and their impact if technology is not fully considered at building design stage
Investors and developers have to consider a wide range of variables before taking the plunge in a Build to Rent scheme
This article breaks down the risk areas for BTR into investment, development and design and highlights the key areas which investors and developers need to consider
Building Safety Bill outlines construction ‘Gateways’
Here's all you need to know about construction Gateways and the role of the HSE in the Building Safety Bill
The role of Approved Inspectors in complying with building regulations
When developing a Build to Rent scheme, you will need to appoint a building inspector, who will work alongside you to ensure your project meets Building Regulations.
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.
Why it’s good risk management to appoint an inventory professional
This article discusses an innovative approach that mitigates risk and increases your return on investment through property inventory reporting and regular updating of your asset register
‘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