The ARL (formerly the UKAA) Forums have been created to provide a mechanism for groups of members from particular sectors of the BTR market to share knowledge, insights and learn from each other. Originally established at the start of the Covid pandemic in 2020, they rapidly became vital opportunities to share challenges and get up to date information about what was happening directly from government, industry leaders and peers.
Participation in a Forum is for ARL members only (and invited guests where appropriate).
The ARL now offers the following Forums:
Investor & Lender Forum
Chaired by Ashley Perry, Apache Capital
Our ARL Investor and Lender Forum is specifically designed for investors and lenders to share experiences and learnings to address risk and improve certainty of returns. The Forum holds online sessions and in person meetings. Participation is limited to members from investor, owner and lending organisations.
If you are an ARL member working in this sector and would like to be added to the invitation list for future events please:
Operator Forum
Chaired by Gareth Bone, Quintain Living
This Forum enables operators and management teams to: Share insights into what’s happening on the ground; discuss best practice in dealing with practical challenges faced by both residents and management teams; and collectively identify industry needs & opportunities and feedback to the ARL leadership.
The Forum meets online on a quarterly basis and provides an opportunity for a wide range of BTR operations staff to engage. In particular, more junior staff members as well as those in customer facing roles are encouraged to participate. Topics for discussion/agendas are circulated in advance to all Forum members. If you are an ARL operations member and would like to be added to the invitation list for future events please:
Supplier Forum
Chaired by Edward Grimshaw, Regal Blinds
An opportunity for suppliers from all parts of the value chain to come together to share with each other and get insights into the BTR market from sector leaders. The Supplier Forum has a particular focus on improving procurement practices and better utilisation of suppliers’ expertise in BTR design and development. Participation is welcomed from all supplier members of the ARL. If you are an ARL supplier member and would like to be added to the invitation list for future events please:
Senior Leader Forum
From time to time The ARL will also convene meetings of the Senior Leader Forum. which is Chaired by Lesley Roberts, The ARL Chair. These meetings are arranged on topics of sector wide and national importance and will be advertised on the UKAA /ARL website and via direct communication with members.
Please contact the [email protected] if there is a particular topic that you would like a Forum to cover.
As a guide we suggest one representative from each organisation per relevant Forum (although substitutions can attend as necessary).