Reading Time: 13 minutesULN editor George Sell revisits a significant industry news story from each month of 2025.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Arada has completed its third major acquisition in the UK residential market in as many months, after agreeing the purchase of a regeneration site in Southwark, south London.
Reading Time: 7 minutesUK: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has just delivered her second budget in the House of Commons.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Coliving operator Habyt has introduced a lifestyle brand Atipico Hotels, with its first property open in Madrid.
Reading Time: 2 minutesNetherlands: The Social Hub has unveiled a new-look marketing leadership team as it ramps up its European brand-building operation under chief marketing officer Trix van der Vleuten.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Last night the Central London Alliance held an open forum in Westminster, which featured six panels addressing the challenges and opportunities facing London’s economy.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Around 300 professionals from across the living, hospitality and flex workspace sectors attended the 2025 Urban Living Festival in London this week.
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: 17 minutesThe IHM editorial team – George Sell, Eloise Hanson, Priya Khaira and Claudia Shergna – spotlight 26 influential leaders across travel, hospitality and real estate who are set to make a major impact in the year ahead.
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