Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Student tenancies will not be covered by rent controls in the Housing (Scotland) Bill after MSPs voted not to include them during the Bill’s final stage through Parliament.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncillors on Watford Borough Council’s development management committee are expected to approve a 311-unit coliving scheme by Kosy Living.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Strategic consultancy Global Apartment Advisors (GAA) has launched a new brand identity to mark its 10 years in the UK.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTLJ Access Control has launched the EcoBolt, a Bluetooth-powered energy-saving device designed specifically for the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWith occupancy back at pre-pandemic levels and inbound visits rising, there are now clear signs that the UK’s hospitality industry has recovered, and faces significant opportunities – particularly among operators with urban portfolios. But making the most of this demand is a daunting prospect, with many pointing to emerging technologies as a way to ease the pressure.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteULN editor George Sell talks to Westley Thurley, European real estate segment leader at Schneider Electric, about the potential for smart building systems to help living sector developers and operators meet ESG targets. Filmed at PropTech Connect 2025 in London.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteULN editor George Sell talks to PassiveLogic CEO Troy Harvey about a new building automation platform. Filmed at PropTech Connect 2025 in London.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Greystar has acquired the Barking Wharf build-to-rent (BTR) scheme from Invesco Real Estate for an undisclosed sum.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Steve Reed, the Labour MP for Streatham and Croydon North and former leader of Lambeth Council, has been appointed as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government.
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Housing minister and deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has resigned over failing to pay enough stamp duty on a holiday home and breaking the ministerial code.
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