With shorter construction times and cheaper manufacturing costs, are prefabricated homes set to become a trend that developers and investors alike should pay attention? The...
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The Analyst
Rental Demographics are Changing in the Suburbs
We’ve sized up the opportunity in the suburbs and analysed the resurgence of the commuter town. In this article, the REalyst weighs in on the facts and figures,...
The Analyst
The Art of Communal Living in Property Development
With 10,000 BTR homes already in London and a further 9,500 under construction, it is no surprise that the rental market is decidedly focused on communal living. As such,...
The Analyst
The Resurgence of Commuter Towns
The number of people leaving the capital hit a 10-year high in 2017, with 292,000 people deciding that they had enough of the Big Smoke. With much talk of London affordability...
The Analyst
Seasonality: Is There a Pattern in Property Development?
Summary: Last summer saw 44,740 ‘new builds’ constructed in the UK - a 12% increase to the previous quarter. But, does this indicate a seasonal pattern in the property...
Residential Investor
The Golden Opportunity in Build-To-Rent Demand
Summary: With the number of BTR developments expected to increase by 180% in the next 6 years, is this a golden opportunity for developers? The REalyst takes a closer...