Big interview: Get Living chief exec Rick de Blaby on what’s next for the BTR specialist
2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00By Ciaran Nerval
A decade ago, Get Living began transforming part of the London 2012 Olympics site into a new neighbourhood in Stratford. Now it is almost complete, chief executive Rick de Blaby tells Property Week about its future plans.
Sunak scraps MEES requirement for residential landlords
2023-09-20T16:59:00+01:00By Ciaran Nerval
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has announced that government has scrapped requirements for residential landlords to meet minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES).
Birchgrove acquires London BTR scheme worth £68m
2023-09-19T14:15:00+01:00By Ciaran Nerval
Later living developer Birchgrove has paid Octagon Developments £38m for a 78-apartment build-to-rent (BTR) scheme in Hamton Court, London, with a projected gross development value (GDV) of £68m.
Rents rise by 12%, passing £1,300 average for first time
2023-09-18T07:46:00+01:00By David Parsley
Residential rents rose by 12% in the year to August, passing £1,300 for the average letting for the first time, according to estate agency Hamptons.
Where is the microbiome in BTR/co-living?
2023-09-14T00:00:00+01:00By Jonathan Monnickendam
This may be the first time that the microbiome and build to rent (BTR)/co-living have appeared in the same sentence, which is very disappointing as the microbiome is key to individuals’ health and the buildings they live in.
John Lewis foray into BTR could result in losses of £57m
2023-09-06T13:10:00+01:00By Lewis Berrill
John Lewis’ foray into the property sector has left the firm “beset from all sides” according to one expert after it was reported its build-to-rent (BTR) scheme in Ealing, West London, was likely to result in losses of £57m.
Cassidy Group acquires site for third Nottingham PBSA scheme
2023-09-04T15:21:00+01:00By Mel Flaherty
Cassidy Group has acquired a freehold site in Beeston, Nottingham for its third purpose-built student student accommodation (PBSA) development in the city.
UK Apartment Association creates EDI committee
2023-09-01T11:19:00+01:00
The UK Apartment Association (UKAA) is calling for experts to join its newly developed equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) committee.
InterBay closes buy to let lending deal
2023-08-22T08:35:00+01:00By David Parsley
InterBay has completed a remortgage deal allowing a property investor to pay off its development loan on 28 units above a retail parade in Hemel Hempstead.
Bricklane takes rental stock business to the North West
2023-08-10T16:04:00+01:00By Sian Barton
Residential property and investment platform Bricklane has doubled its regional footprint by expanding into select markets in the North West of England.
Weak market drives single-family housing BTR projects up by 13%
2023-08-10T08:07:00+01:00By Sian Barton
Single-family housing is on the rise in the UK build-to-rent (BTR) market, with 9,626 completed units, 9,122 under construction and 9,187 in planning in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest figures from Cushman & Wakefield.
BPF warns Khan over rent control proposals
2023-08-04T12:14:00+01:00By Ciaran Nerval
The British Property Federation (BPF) has called for caution after mayor of London Sadiq Khan renewed his calls for a rent control policy in the capital.
Finalists revealed for first-ever BTR360 Awards
2023-08-03T16:06:00+01:00
The awards recognise excellence across the build-to-rent (BTR) sector and will take place at the BTR360 Conference, Showcase & Awards on 10 October.
PRS market sees loss of 400,000 homes since 2016, says CBRE
2023-08-03T15:50:00+01:00By Ciaran Nerval
The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) has lost around 400,000 rental homes since 2016, according to new research from CBRE.
Gove green-lights controversial landlord licensing scheme in Nottingham
2023-07-31T15:24:00+01:00By Ciaran Nerval
Housing secretary Michael Gove has given the green light for Nottingham City Council to proceed with its new controversial selective licensing scheme.