Dandara Living doubles down on MRI Software’s Insights platform to power its ambitious growth plans

Dandara Living, a leading vertically integrated residential property developer, asset manager, and operator, is embarking on a significant growth phase, pivoting towards third-party management and expanding its portfolio. With over half a decade of experience in the build-to-rent sector, Dandara Living’s strategic focus includes expanding into Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and single-family sectors, aiming to double their current 4,000 units to 8,000-10,000 units within the next three years. 

To support these ambitious plans, Dandara Living is expanding its use of MRI Software’s solutions to meet the demands of today’s investors. This builds upon the solid foundations that Dandara Living and MRI have enjoyed since the business’s inception.  

As the business scales, so does the need for smarter systems, accurate insights, and powerful reporting. That’s why Dandara Living is investing in the MRI Agora Insights AI-powered data and analytics platform, enhancing their ability to leverage business intelligence and improve outcomes for their clients’ portfolios. 

A key element of Dandara Living’s expansion strategy is their ability to deliver accurate, investor-grade reporting. With MRI Agora Insights, they’ve found a solution that transforms data into a competitive advantage. The platform enables Dandara Living to unify data across assets, automate reporting, and access real-time insights through dashboards, which are capabilities that support the expectations of institutional investors. 

“MRI Agora Insights will give us a level of control and clarity over our data that we simply didn’t have before,” said Sam Smith, Operations Director, Dandara Living. “It will help us present more meaningful, accurate, and timely reports to our clients.” 

The ability to access real-time insights initially started as an operational necessity for Dandara Living; however, with MRI Agora Insights, there is now an opportunity to commercialise it into a new revenue stream to provide enhanced reporting services for clients. This positions Dandara Living in a new light: an experienced developer and operator that understands the value of data and delivers it in a way that continues to build trust and loyalty. 

“Dandara Living is a great example of a forward-thinking property developer using data and insights not just to run their business, but to elevate it,” said Dan Foryszewski, Managing Director, MRI Living (Private Residential), MRI Software. “With MRI Agora Insights, they will gain a clear, real-time view of performance across their portfolio and have a chance to turn that visibility into smarter decisions, better service, and real value for their clients.” 

Looking ahead, Dandara Living plans to explore ways to further leverage AI capabilities in MRI Agora Insights to continue improving its operations. From supporting predictive maintenance analysis to streamlining budget production, the integration of AI is expected to unlock new levels of efficiency and foresight for the business.