Iain Murray

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As a partner and head of operational living at Bidwells, Iain brings over a decade of expertise in spearheading consultancy services across PBSA, Co-living, Build to Rent, Later Living, and Retirement sectors. He leads the Operational Living business with a focus on delivering comprehensive and tailored solutions that align with client goals. Previously, as part of Cortland’s European Leadership Team and Senior Director at Cortland Consult, Iain contributed to the strategic and operational expansion of Build to Rent advisory services across Europe. His work emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning to drive business growth and deliver impactful outcomes.
UK living sector

UK living sector facing supply crisis, with BTR at the sharp end

Reading Time: 7 minutesUK: New research from Bidwells reveals the UK’s operational living sector is facing a period of significant challenge, with BTR particularly badly affected – BTR planning applications have fallen to their lowest level since 2015 and current submissions are 35 per cent below the 10-year average.