Blogs
25+ years of experience working with hundreds of housing providers has given us a unique perspective on the property industry. Keep up to date with our blogs for valuable industry insights, tips and talking points!
Laying the Groundwork for Prosperity
In the homebuilding sector, the quality of the homes you construct is crucial, but so is nurturing client relationships. Optimising the service and experience you provide for your customers is a vital strategic choice with a direct effect on financial returns.
Here, we will delve into how homebuilders can achieve better financial outcomes by giving customer care the attention it deserves.
Are UK Homes Age-proof?
No matter who is buying your homes today, there is a high chance that, at some point, a person of an advanced age might want to buy or live in the property.
Here, we will explore the topic of age-proofing homes, the benefits and drawbacks for homebuilders, and the various ways in which we can make our homes accessible to older or less mobile residents.
Modular Building – Could this be the Future of Construction?
With the construction industry up against increasing challenges, could modular building take over as the dominant construction method?
Five Steps to Happy Homeowners
We’re sharing the five important steps you need to take, to make sure you’re hitting top marks for homeowner happiness.
Five Steps to Create a Lasting Impression on Your Homebuyers – The Importance of Presentation at Handover
Follow these five steps to ensure your handovers reflect the quality and exacting standards of your new homes.
Retrofitting UK Homes - Social Landlords Improving Housing Stock to Meet Net Zero Targets
Discover how social landlords in the UK are taking the lead in transforming housing stock to meet ambitious net zero targets. Through retrofitting older properties, these proactive providers are improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and increasing available housing stock.
The Cost-of-Living Crisis – How Homebuilders Can Succeed in an Uncertain Economic Climate
How has the cost-of-living crisis evolved and what effect is this having on the housebuilding industry?
Regenerative Building – Sustainable Homes that Integrate with Nature
Regenerative building is paving the way for sustainable development. We take a look at its practices and the materials on offer.
Why Choose a Supplier with Longevity?
Choosing a supplier is one of the most important decisions a business makes. Find out how to choose a company you can trust.
The Day of 8 Billion – What Does It Mean for the Property Industry?
On 15th November 2022 humanity reached a significant milestone: a population of 8 billion. What impact will this have on the property industry?
From Investment to Adoption – PropTech is Now Driving the Industry Forward
The past few years has seen much written about the potential of PropTech and the significant investment in the development of technology. Now we are seeing the first signs of the property industry’s mentality towards technology having drastically changed. Data showing increases in investment is now data showing increases in adoption, as technology drives the industry into a new era.
Record-breaking Bitcoin Investment to Help Blockchain Become Blockbuster
Dubai-based Khurram Shroff, chairman of IBC Group, has invested 100,000 Bitcoin (currently worth an eye-watering $4.8 billion) to create the Miami 2.0 Blockchain Strategy Foundation, among other joint ventures, marking the biggest Bitcoin investment in history.
Five House That Ooze Supernatural Chic
It’s that time of year again.
The time when each creak of the floorboards feels that much more ominous.
The time when looking out of the window while washing up at night feels like reckless behaviour.
The time when you daren’t glance at the mirror when you venture to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
Thankfully, most new builds are pretty spook-proof.
Flooring is as silent as intended.
Motion lighting outside keeps garden-dwelling ghouls at bay.
And mirrors only serve to remind you what a beautifully designed room is behind you.
But that doesn’t mean developers can’t take a lesson in what to do (but mostly what not to) from some of horror’s most iconic haunted houses.
A Demand for Affordable Living
Affordable living in London with a long-term outlook? Tenants today, homeowners tomorrow. London Living Rent and London Shared Ownership boosted by new plans.