The growing need for proptech is a worldwide phenomenon. In 2012, funding for real estate technology companies reached a high of $220 million in US currency. Fast forward to May 2020, and nearly 2000 proptech companies raised a total of $50 billion in venture capital that year. It’s a hugely important sector, but the question is, why has … [Read more...]
Centralised Purchasing: The Future of the Rental Market
The BTR market in the UK is growing at an exceptional rate, and it’s predicted to be worth £544 billion once the market reaches full maturity. Despite the rapid growth, it’s worth remembering that the sector is still very young here. In order to keep costs down, a thorough understanding of the industry is needed. That experience only comes from … [Read more...]
Bringing Facilities Management In-House
The build to rent sector in the UK has grown greatly in popularity since its introduction. There are over 152,000 BTR properties in the UK to date (including those in the planning pipeline), and it’s predicted that the market will be worth approximately £544 billion once it reaches full maturity. These numbers are truly exciting for anyone who … [Read more...]
A chance for PBSA to get involved in ‘protective bubble’ housing
Coronavirus has been devastating for students, universities and private sector student housing over the last few months. The exponential rise in cases in the UK in March set off chaos across the board, with students fleeing universities to head home. This has had huge impacts on the private rental market, with the National Code estimating that … [Read more...]
COVID-19: Mitigating Legionella Risk in Student Accommodation
Water Hygiene may not be at the forefront of property managements’ attention in light of the ever-evolving changes to our businesses necessitated by COVID-19. It may not be the most exhilarating topic (some may even find it a little “dry”), but it remains important, especially given the unexpectedly low occupancy numbers in many PBSA … [Read more...]