George Sell

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George is the editor of Urban Living News, and has more than a 20 years experience as a hospitality, property and travel journalist. He regularly contributes to a wide range of international publications and websites.
UK BTR

UK BTR completions up 13 per cent despite market challenges

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: New figures from the British Property Federation (BPF) show the number of completed BTR homes in the UK has increased 13 per cent in the past year to 88,100 units despite market conditions slowing development activity.

Watkin Jones profit warning

Watkin Jones CEO steps down as firm issues profit warning

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: North Wales-based developer Watkin Jones PLC saw its share price fall 35 per cent yesterday as the BTR specialist issued a profit warning and said chief executive Richard Simpson has stepped down with immediate effect.

Investa BTR

Investa revamps Australian BTR strategy

Reading Time: < 1 minute Australia: Real estate investment manager Investa is in the early stages of a selldown process for three BTR projects worth $1.5 billion, including one in the Sydney CBD and two in Melbourne.

Sowgol Zarinchang

Urban Living Podcast – Sowgol Zarinchang, Way of Life

Reading Time: < 1 minute Sowgol Zarinchang, managing director of Way Of Life, talks to ULN about launching a third-party mangement service, the convergence of asset classes and incorporating social value in to the BTR offer.