Now that the Renters' Rights Act is in place, the UK rental living sector has entered a more regulated phase. Tighter control over rent increases, greater scrutiny of landlord behaviour, and a growing expectation that pricing decisions can be justified and evidenced are no longer a direction of travel, they are the current reality. 

The 2026 Residential Management Code raises the bar for service charge management in mixed-use developments, with greater emphasis on transparency, governance, record-keeping and building safety.

SAY Property Consultants is pleased to announce that, after working alongside ARCO as an Affiliate for the past seven years, it has now become a Partner of ARCO, the main body representing the Integrated Retirement Community sector in the UK. 

Strong property operations depend on more than policies alone. Tenancy management and anti money laundering audits provide a clearer view of whether key controls are working in practice, helping organisations improve consistency, evidence compliance, and respond more effectively to growing regulatory scrutiny.

The UK’s new town programme signals a return to large-scale placemaking—but delivery is only part of the story. As responsibility for long-term management shifts, early clarity on stewardship, governance, and funding is becoming critical to creating places that truly endure.

Drawing on over 500 mystery shops across 110+ PBSA schemes, this insight explores why leasing performance varies despite strong fundamentals.

SAY is pleased to announce that it advised Greystar on its acquisition of Native Communities, undertaking due diligence in support of the transaction. 

Resident Associations play an important role in retirement villages, helping to support clear communication, transparency, and resident engagement. This article explores how well-structured associations can strengthen governance, build trust between residents and operators, and contribute to well-run and thriving communities.

Scheme specific market insight for Build to Rent, single family rental and coliving. Competitor benchmarking, tenant demand, pricing, and absorption analysis to support due diligence and strategy.

What sets high-performing Build-to-Rent leasing teams apart? We explore the behaviours, disciplines, and cultural drivers that turn enquiries into leases and buildings into thriving communities.

A practical guide to mixed-use service charge apportionment, covering fair cost allocation between residential and commercial areas, common risks, and best-practice approaches.

Our latest hereSAY Leasing Benchmark shows a clear shift in what drives successful leasing outcomes across Build to Rent and adjacent living models. While high quality buildings remain essential, it is the consistency, clarity and human delivery of the leasing journey that increasingly differentiates top performing schemes.

A rental operator needed clearer visibility on costs across multiple sites. SAY Property delivered a full operational cost benchmarking exercise, identifying variances, inefficiencies, and a baseline for improved budgeting and performance.

The UK leasehold system is undergoing major reform, from changes to ground rent rules to renewed momentum behind commonhold. We explore what the latest proposals mean for homeowners, investors and the wider residential market, and what could come next for the future of property ownership in the UK.

As we look to the year ahead, we share our perspective on the property sector, from regional growth and local insight to practical, data-led decisions that help our clients move forward with confidence.

Budget 2025 marks a structural reset for the UK housing market, aligning planning reform, fiscal signals and delivery. Our analysis looks beyond headlines to show how the mansion tax, shifting land liquidity, new towns and rising operational liability will shape underwriting, design and performance in residential and mixed use assets.

The level of transactional activity for stabilised assets continues to be strong in the UK BTR market, and with more coming to market, investors are increasingly focusing on how to differentiate between assets that are genuinely strong performers and those that simply look good at first glance.

The Renters’ Rights Act introduces a materially different regulatory environment for renting in England, bringing a wide range of implications for how homes are managed, decisions are documented and conversations with residents are held.

SAY has expanded its national presence with a new regional office in Manchester. This is a key milestone in our growth and a further step in supporting clients across the UK with specialist operational advice.

SAY are excited to announce the appointment of Caspar Courage as Managing Director as part of a series of promotions designed to strengthen the team, recognise talent and drive continued success.