Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: HomeByHone, a new build-to-rent (BTR) operator has launched, with a pipeline of more than 900 units.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Manchester-based student living platform Housr has closed a £7.5 million series A round to fund its product innovation and geographic expansion.
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: 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.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Watkin Jones has signed a development partnership to deliver around 200 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) units on Bristol’s Freestone Road.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Property management agent Rendall & Rittner has appointed Angela Spencer as its new customer experience manager, a role that will see her lead the company’s recently established customer experience team.
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