All PRS articles – Page 8
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InsightWe must explain BTR better to stop poor policy decisions
The build-to-rent (BTR) sector has come a long way in the past few years. The benefits of BTR to accelerate housing delivery, increase supply and improve housing standards are beginning to be recognised.
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Insight
Taskforce to address BTR's key challenges
Teams will focus on education, affordability, demographics, valuation and planning.
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Insight
If BTR is to evolve, we need to use data more effectively
The build-to-rent (BTR) sector continues to grow strongly, backed by government support and housing need.
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News
BPF survey shows majority of MPs support BTR sector
Almost three quarters of MPs think BTR will make bigger contribution to supply over next five years than today.
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Online
New operational leads for Touchstone
PRS-focussed property management firm Touchstone has announced a double promotion with James Perrett and Ben Beadle joining the executive team to co-lead on operational activity.
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News
CapitaLand to plough £2.5bn into UK BTR, hotels & serviced apartments
Singaporean real estate giant CapitaLand is looking to make its UK build-to-rent (BTR) debut and splash out up to £2.5bn on UK assets in the next five years, Property Week understands.
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Online
Sigma targets £1bn portfolio for PRS REIT as it reveals rise in NAV
Sigma Capital has posted an 11% rise in net assets per share to 45.1p for the year to 31 December, from 40.7p at the end of the previous year.
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Online
PRS needs radical reform to cater for millennials facing lifetime of renting
The private rented sector must undergo radical reforms to make it fit for millennials who face a lifetime of renting, according to a report by Resolution Foundation.
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Online
Comer agrees £45m loan from Investec
Comer Homes has secured a £45m loan from Investec Structured Property Finance for the development of the Royal Winchester House, in Bracknell, Berkshire.
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Online
TH Real Estate backs Wembley Park BTR with £36m loan
Quintain has secured a £36m five-year investment loan from TH Real Estate on its second build to rent development, Alto at Wembley Park.
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Online
Build-to-rent pipeline boosted by nearly a third
The total number of build-to-rent homes completed, under construction and in planning across the UK has increased by 30% in the past year.
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Online
AIG agrees funding deal for Manchester BTR scheme
Balfour Beatty and AIG Global Real Estate have completed a funding deal for a 274-home build-to-rent (BTR) development in Manchester’s New Cross.
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Galliford Try teams with Sigma to focus on PRS growth
Regeneration specialist Galliford Try Partnerships has entered into a collaboration with Sigma Capital Group to target the the private rented sector (PRS) initially focused in the west and South West of England.
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Venn funds £83m Realstar tower from govt PRS scheme
Venn Partners has successfully closed its sixth sale of bonds under the £3.5bn Private Rented Sector Housing Guarantee Scheme with a £82.5m raise to back Realstar’s new PRS tower block in south London.
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Professional
PRS needs a unified approach to shared and co-living
The Government has used its reform of the National Planning Practice Framework (NPPF) to offer some new thinking on the development of student accommodation.
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Insight
Belfast joins BTR party
The first purpose-built rental schemes are emerging in the city centre as the size of the young professional population swells and rents tick up.
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News
PRS REIT posts maiden results following £250m IPO
PRS REIT has posted its maiden results since its IPO last year reporting a net asset value of £245.5m.
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Online
Doubts cast over Collective deal after change of Newham mayor
The future of Red Door Venture’s £120m purchase of the Collective’s scheme at Old Oak is uncertain after a change of leadership in Newham Council, parent of the PRS development company.
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News
AXA still fixed on BTR debut in UK
AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets is still looking to enter the UK build-to-rent (BTR) market.
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Insight
Housing our ageing population with dignity and care can be done
One of the biggest changes in the UK housing market in recent years has been the emergence of the build-to-rent (BTR) sector as a response to growing demand from renters.
