Business & Industry
Future of Property Q1 2024
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Retrofitting listed buildings: preserving the past while working towards the future
Learn why retrofitting is crucial to ensure historic properties succeed alongside changing environmental and societal demands. Listed and historic building owners face the challenge of balancing architectural preservation with modern energy efficiency standards, navigating strict regulations, preservation guidelines, structural limitations and high costs. Retrofitting listed buildings Simon Tranter, Head of Sustainability at The Howard de...
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Property management company addresses widespread need for mid-market investment
Amid the cost of living crisis, the UK requires a more affordable middle-ground housing solution, with property management companies instrumental in rental home delivery. Rising interest rates and house prices are highlighting an affordability gap, particularly between social housing and the high end private-rented sector whilstb creating an opportunity for a solution known as middle-ground...
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A guide to choosing the right property agent in today’s market
To have peace of mind in your property journey, choose an agent with unrivalled professionalism, high standards and a comprehensive code of conduct. Moving house is one of the biggest financial decisions many people make within their lifetime. For most, moving home tends to happen rarely. Even if you have recently moved, you might notice...
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Beyond virtual tours: why digital twins are the future of real estate marketing
Amid affordability issues and inventory shortages in real estate, agents seek digital solutions to streamline processes and cut costs. The ‘digital twin’ can save time and money in this dynamic market. While the past two decades have witnessed profound technological disruptions that have reshaped virtually every industry, the real estate sector has largely preserved its...
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You can’t manage what you can’t measure: hitting carbon reduction goals
The United Nations estimates that the global built environment generates 40% of energy-related carbon emissions, urging significant reductions to mitigate climate crisis effects. The world population is predicted to reach almost 10 billion by 2050, and we’re constructing building floorspace equivalent to the whole of Paris every week. Reducing built environment carbon output With any...
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Unlocking a £250 billion opportunity for sustainable homes
With climate impacts like colder winters, hotter summers and rising flood risks, existing and future homes must be resilient to diverse weather events. They should also aid the UK in meeting net zero and energy efficiency targets. Delivering a resilient, net zero future for property is estimated by the Climate Change Committee to be a...
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Real assets with real impact: how property investments are shaping our future
Property investors are contemplating their role in society, making intentional investment decisions to make a positive difference to society and the environment while delivering attractive financial returns. The real estate landscape and its impact on society is undergoing profound transformation. As we navigate through an era marked by technological advancements, shifting demographics and evolving societal...
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A 2024 event helps mortgage advisers ensure they provide reliable, up-to-date support
Navigate the UK property market with expert mortgage advice. Learn about the housing shortage impact, rising property prices and crucial mortgage insights for 2024. Despite recent challenges, the UK property market consistently shows resilience and long-term price growth, mainly due to a significant housing shortage. Mortgage advice for housing affordability crisis Demand for somewhere to...
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Build to rent housing: how customer centricity is reshaping renting
Find out how renting has changed: from stopgap to preferred choice. Explore customer-centric build to rent homes reshaping the UK’s rental landscape. The role of renting as a second-rate stopgap between the family home and property ownership is shifting. Professionally managed, institutionally backed, customer-centric rental schemes are turning old perceptions on their head and changing...
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The property industry is at an inflexion point: why its role in society is crucial today
From boosting productivity to ensuring sustainability, the country faces a range of challenges. The built environment has a crucial role in confronting these issues. The year 2023 saw the climate crisis intensify, and our energy dependency was questioned amid geopolitical conflict. The UK faced crippling pinch points due to the cost of living crisis, coupled...