The build to rent (BTR) sector continues to see rapid growth following the ongoing housing crisis in the UK, recent house price inflation and change in consumer demand. Consumers of the property market are beginning to idealise living in rented properties for longer and enjoying the sense of community that comes with BTR developments. With […]
The UK’s Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector continues to evolve rapidly, as we see domestic student numbers returning to normal post pandemic and maturing demand. Operators in the market are witnessing change in what students desire from their accommodation, with an increase in concern about the quality of safety, security and lifestyle. But with […]
Real estate is an industry filled with spreadsheet reports, manual processes and disparate systems. The modern office may include more smart technology, but it still faces challenges with multiple systems, inaccurate data as well as outdated thinking about the “right” data. Having technology in place that is designed for supporting your business decision-making and being […]
Although e-invoicing is required across the board in a growing number of countries within the European Union, this is not yet the case in the Netherlands. Nevertheless, it is worthwhile for organisations – in anticipation of it becoming obligatory in the future – to think carefully about the opportunities that e-invoicing can offer today. At […]
Exclusive interview with Neal Gemassmer, vice president of international for Yardi Systems The software company, Yardi, which also has numerous well-known companies as customers in the retail real estate sector, was present with its own stand at the international real estate trade fair MIPIM in Cannes. Thorsten Müller, editor-in-chief, spoke to European Vice President, Neal […]
Offices need to instil a sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) to bring people happily – and willingly – back to work post-pandemic. “Forward-thinking occupiers know that quality of space matters, and they are prepared to pay for it,” said Stephanie Crombie, head of sustainability at architecture practice Morrow + Lorraine on EG’s Future […]
Technology is the backbone of any modern, forward-thinking build to rent development. The key to unlocking customer experience and delivering a great service lies within the level of integration and alignment of internal systems to meet your residents ever-evolving needs. Internal systems and processes have a direct correlation to the resident experience and the value […]
The Build to Rent (BTR) sector is seeing rapid expansion and the number of developers and management companies in the market is also increasing. In what is essentially a service industry, their approach to running developments is crucial in determining whether residents will be happy with their experience. Yardi supported the HomeViews Build To Rent Report […]
Artificial Intelligence has been a buzzword in the real estate industry and a growing number of companies now offer services backed with AI. According to PwC, AI-based innovation will lead to 10.3 percent growth in UK GDP by 2030 as a result of AI. But what exactly does AI do? To answer this question, we […]
The pandemic enabled many businesses to identify where technology could be adopted to improve efficiency The impact of the global pandemic has dominated conversations over the last 12 to 24 months and not just in the property industry. During the early stages of the pandemic, we, like everyone else, didn’t know how the world would […]