The Importance of Scale in BTR: Unlocking Future Opportunities

At this year’s Place North West BTR Conference in Manchester, Yardi’s Solutions Consultant, Megi Cara, held a presentation around the importance of scale in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector, exploring the advantages, how technology can facilitate scale and the challenges property developers, operators and investors may face. The Housing Shortage and the Need for […]


Rental Sector Update from ALT/RESI: Trends and Insights into the Booming BTR, PBSA, and Co-Living Markets

Yardi attended the Space+ ALT/RESI UK event in London at the end of April. Justin Harley, regional director for Yardi sat down with James Saunders, CEO of Quintain Living to discuss the insights and trends within the rapidly growing BTR, PBSA and co-living markets. Rise of Technology Starting the discussion, Saunders shared with the audience […]



HomeViews Ratings Reveal How Developments on Yardi Benefit for a Second Year in a Row

The Build to Rent (BTR) sector continues to enjoy rapid expansion, both in London, regional hubs and suburban areas. Last month, Savills described investor appetite as ‘resilient’, with over £4.3 billion invested into the sector in 2022 – marking a fourth consecutive record-breaking year. This investment, along with a 323% increase in tenant demand in […]


“Technology with AI can revolutionise business processes”

HI TODAY-MIPIM interview with Richard Gerritsen, European senior director for Yardi. The software company, Yardi, which also has numerous well-known companies as customers in the retail property sector, is currently exhibiting at the international property trade fair, MIPIM, in Cannes. HI HEUTE editor-in-chief spoke to European head Richard Gerritsen. HI TODAY: Mr Gerritsen, after the […]


How Yardi Helped Reduce the Leasing Planning Cycle by 40% for Emaar Properties

Yardi recently spoke with Emaar Properties to see how Yardi’s end-to-end solution helped Emaar transition from reactive to proactive in business planning and making data-driven decisions. Emaar is a multinational conglomerate and property development company located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It operates in six major business segments with 60 active companies and has a […]


The Resiliency of Rental & The Influence of Multi-Generational Living Trends

At the UK Living Sector Update, hosted by Bisnow, Yardi’s Georgie Drewery joined industry experts to discuss the resiliency of the residential market and the evolution of multi-generational living trends. Despite various corners of the real estate market experiencing heavy-weight challenges amid the cost-of-living crisis, there is a growing demand for the rental sector. Panellist […]


5 Ways to Enhance the Resident Experience with a Resident App

Staying engaged and keeping your residents happy is a key part of building a thriving community that boosts occupancy and success. In HomeViews’ Build To Rent Report 2022, developments utilising Yardi technology were rated higher by residents on every HomeViews review category than developments not using the software. Those using Yardi software scored higher for […]


Streamline the BTR Leasing Journey for Residents & Operators

When managing build to rent (BTR) real estate operations, delivering a seamless end-to-end resident experience is fundamental. From managing your brand online and attracting prospective residents to signing the lease and servicing the day-to-day needs of residents, a frictionless experience is expected in today’s fast-paced digital environment. End-to-end platforms, such as Yardi’s Build to Rent […]


What Do Tenants Value About BTR?

Earlier this month, Yardi and Property Week brought together a panel of experts from across the residential sector to discuss the benefits of build to rent over traditional PRS, how operators are creating a sense of community and what major trends we can expect to see in the coming years. Panel of experts Kate Dunning, senior manager, property marketing, Hines […]