Posts by: Yardi Blog Staff

Moving Mainstream

Coworking Picks Up Steam

No longer the sole domain of freelancers, micro busineses and start-ups, coworking is taking the Asia Pacific by storm as large companies jump on board the trend, says Yardi’s Neal Gemassmer. According to research by Cushman & Wakefield, coworking has accelerated rapidly throughout the Asia Pacific region, with roughly 750,000 sqm of space leased over […]

Technology

Investment Tech

Improving Partnerships

A key investment management trend over the past few years is the increasing demands limited partners (LPs) are placing on their general partners (GPs) such as additional key performance indicators, fee disclosures, or a more active relationship, among others. Changes in the relationship between LPs and GPs involved in real estate investment, the maturation of […]

News

Scotland Build to Rent Market

Yardi Think Tank Update

The rise of the build-to-rent sector is changing the way we live – but gaining support from local authorities is critical to its success. Now firmly established in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds, the market is also taking off in Scotland – but how is this market different, and what are the challenges for investors […]

News

UK Honor

Software Provider of the Year

Yardi, a global provider of real estate technology, was proud to accept the Property Management Software Provider of the Year award at the recent Property Week All-Star Management Awards, which took place at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on the 3rd of November. The Property Week Management All-Stars Awards are held annually and celebrate excellence […]

Coworking, News

Acquisition News

Yardi Acquires WUN Systems

Yardi announced today the acquisition of WUN Systems, an award-winning and fast-growing leader in the coworking and shared space market. WUN Systems is a provider of a workspace management platform delivering all the tools needed to manage a smart and connected workspace. WUN’s mission is to provide the blueprint for growth and efficiency in their members’ […]

News

Retail Management

Keys to a Successful Portfolio

As modern landlords strive to drive footfall and revenues in their shopping centers, they are using sophisticated new tools and techniques. Astute use of data can lead to better-informed decisions – but how is the impact of this new discipline being felt across the property industry? Yardi brought together a panel of thought leaders in […]

Technology

Alexa and AI

She's Always Listening

As the popularity of Artificial Intelligence is on the rise and corporate giants such as Google, Microsoft, and Apple are racing to develop the best commercial AI product, the focus has shifted from humans being more intelligent like machines, to developing machines to act more like humans. This past July, Amazon acquired a Santa Barbara […]

News

Apartment Trends

RENTCAFE Construction Report

We’d need 4.6 million new apartments by 2030 to meet demand for rental living and keep prices in check, reports the National Multifamily Housing Council. That’s about 373K new units each year on average, a number that’s rather optimistic considering the pace of apartment construction in the last decade. So how feasible is this plan? […]

News

Airbnb Update

Encouraging Experiences

Nestled in the tech hub of the city of San Francisco, AirBnb has achieved widespread global success since its founding just 8 years ago. Beginning with a simple living room turned “bed and breakfast” in a last-minute attempt to pay rent, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia are now operating a global company worth over 30 […]

News

Purchasing Power

Online Reviews Fuel Decisions

Have you ever decided on purchasing a product online or going to a new restaurant as a direct result of an anonymous user’s review? As the popularity of various shopping or social platforms rises–such as Amazon or Yelp–so does the importance of online reviews. Studies show that at least 90 percent of people say that […]

News

Wonderful + Walkable

Embracing Active Cities

As the United States shifts from its 20th century car-centric automotive industry and further into the 21st century, cities around the country are beginning to step into the trend of walkability. Large, metropolitan cities are seeing a decrease in the number of cars, which makes room for bigger sidewalks and more pedestrians. Studies show that […]

News

Tech + Logistics

Great Britain Automation Outlook

The rise of ecommerce has revolutionised the way we shop – but it has also transformed property logistics. Technology is helping retailers and carriers to manage stock movements, in-store click & collect and home deliveries, but it is also a costly investment. Who will pick up the tab? How are developers, investors, distributors and occupiers […]

Giving

Honoring Towbes

Grant to Housing Trust Fund

The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County (HTF) has received a $5,000 contribution from Yardi in honor of the late Michael Towbes, local businessman and philanthropist, and to support the agency’s new South Coast Workforce Homebuyer Program. “Michael Towbes was a champion of workforce housing and was committed to the Housing Trust Fund’s mission […]

Uncategorized

Credit Trends

For Spring Leasing Season

With winter now behind us, property management staff must now prepare for what looks to be a busy spring leasing season. More than ever, management companies are using screening data to maximize the number of potential leases, negate financial risk, and keep their communities safe. Data aggregated by Yardi Resident Screening forecasts a greater chance […]

News

Build-to-Rent

UK Real Estate Evolves

GREAT BRITAIN (March, 2017) – It is no longer about landlords; today’s property managers recognise that happy residents are at the heart of any successful scheme. Yardi invited a panel of experts in Leeds – a ‘northern powerhouse’ city heavily invested in cutting edge build-to-rent development – to discuss the rapidly-evolving sector Graham Bates – […]

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