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Trends to expect in the BTR market in 2024 and beyond
The landscape within the Build-to-Rent (BTR) industry is constantly evolving. As we look towards 2024, a few key trends are emerging, driven by changing renter preferences, technological advancements, and societal shifts. For property managers and ma…
How to increase tenant retention
High tenant turnover rates come with a host of challenges for property managers. Acquiring new tenants can be disruptive and costly, often involving strategic marketing, lead nurturing, tenant screening, and unit viewings or preparation. You also run…
Resident event ideas for every season
Providing a great experience that makes residents want to renew, review, and refer others starts with creating vibrant communities and unforgettable moments. Come together with your residents to celebrate every season in style with the perfect event…
7 Benefits of a CRM in Real Estate
There are so many benefits of utilising a CRM solution in real estate, that it’s no wonder that more and more estate agencies are investing in such software. CRM (customer relationship management) is a system that takes care of several aspects of you…
What is Build-to-Rent?
Build-to-rent (BTR), a lucrative segment within the private rented sector (PRS) is a relatively new term used to describe a growing trend in the property rental market. In this blog, you will learn everything you need to know about build-to-rent and …
What is Block Management?
Block management, also known as leasehold or estate management, is the practice of managing multi-unit residential properties such as blocks of flats on behalf of their owners or landlords. It involves the day-to-day operations of the building, inclu…
Essential lessons learnt from block management visionaries diversifying into Build-to-Rent
In a recent News On The Block knowledge bank event “Diversifying into Build-to-Rent: Lessons learnt from block management visionaries”, a panel of industry experts discussed how they have successfully diversified into the exciting Build-to-Rent secto…
A new normal for the UK residential sector
How does that saying go? The only certainty is uncertainty…? A sentiment we all associate with right now. ‘Business as usual’ is anything but – and we find ourselves in the strange situation of a ‘temporary normal’. But, while the light at the end of…