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by Becky Hoyle 24 March 2026
Tech-enabled operator Bob W is entering Northern Ireland with a new 84-unit serviced apartment scheme in Belfast city centre, opening Q2 2026 - its first asset on the island, signalling growing confidence in the city’s extended-stay market. Read more: 
by Becky Hoyle 12 March 2026
ASAP Operator Member Frasers Hospitality a business unit of Frasers Property Limited, has unveiled a series of comprehensive asset enhancement initiatives (AEIs) spanning four gateway-city assets across Kuala Lumpur, London, Melbourne and Singapore. The asset enhancement strategy reflects Frasers Hospitality’s disciplined capital deployment approach aimed at sustaining value, enhancing income resilience and reinforcing long-term portfolio performance. Briefly, these encompass: Capri by Fraser, Kensington / London: Global debut of refreshed brand identity Novotel Melbourne on Collins: Inventory optimisation and brand alignment The Westin Kuala Lumpur: Strengthened premium segment with sustainability upgrade Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore: Luxury heritage transformation for long-term value accretion Across all four properties, the AEIs are aligned with structural trends reshaping global hospitality demand, including the rising preference for experiential and design-led environments, and heightened institutional focus on sustainability performance and operational resilience. Read more
by Becky Hoyle 29 January 2026
New data from the RIBA, construction sector analyst Glenigan and the British Property Federation show a decline in residential construction
by Becky Hoyle 23 January 2026
According to a survey by ASAP Supplier Member Savills, the new Renters’ Rights Act is prompting many rental market landlords to reassess their outlook
by Becky Hoyle 22 January 2026
The UK’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared to confirm while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, that any incoming business rates relief
by Becky Hoyle 21 January 2026
Our colleagues at the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) have launched their manifesto, Championing Scotland’s Self-Catering: Fair Regulation
by Becky Hoyle 17 December 2025
The Employment Rights Bill has passed through the House of Lords, and is expected to gain royal assent this week, and then become law in ...
by Becky Hoyle 8 December 2025
The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 grants Scottish councils the power to raise funds for tourist services and facilities by applying a charge on overnight stays, based on a percentage...
by Becky Hoyle 2 December 2025
The government has announced a consultation on new powers for regional Mayors to impose an overnight levy on holiday lets, including hotels, holiday lets...
by Becky Hoyle 1 November 2025
A draft showed on Monday that Italy’s government is planning to end a tax break on short-term rentals as part of its 2026-2028 budget. Landlords earning income
by Becky Hoyle 24 March 2026
Tech-enabled operator Bob W is entering Northern Ireland with a new 84-unit serviced apartment scheme in Belfast city centre, opening Q2 2026 - its first asset on the island, signalling growing confidence in the city’s extended-stay market. Read more: 
by Becky Hoyle 12 March 2026
ASAP Operator Member Frasers Hospitality a business unit of Frasers Property Limited, has unveiled a series of comprehensive asset enhancement initiatives (AEIs) spanning four gateway-city assets across Kuala Lumpur, London, Melbourne and Singapore. The asset enhancement strategy reflects Frasers Hospitality’s disciplined capital deployment approach aimed at sustaining value, enhancing income resilience and reinforcing long-term portfolio performance. Briefly, these encompass: Capri by Fraser, Kensington / London: Global debut of refreshed brand identity Novotel Melbourne on Collins: Inventory optimisation and brand alignment The Westin Kuala Lumpur: Strengthened premium segment with sustainability upgrade Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore: Luxury heritage transformation for long-term value accretion Across all four properties, the AEIs are aligned with structural trends reshaping global hospitality demand, including the rising preference for experiential and design-led environments, and heightened institutional focus on sustainability performance and operational resilience. Read more
by Becky Hoyle 29 January 2026
New data from the RIBA, construction sector analyst Glenigan and the British Property Federation show a decline in residential construction
by Becky Hoyle 23 January 2026
According to a survey by ASAP Supplier Member Savills, the new Renters’ Rights Act is prompting many rental market landlords to reassess their outlook
by Becky Hoyle 22 January 2026
The UK’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared to confirm while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, that any incoming business rates relief
by Becky Hoyle 21 January 2026
Our colleagues at the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) have launched their manifesto, Championing Scotland’s Self-Catering: Fair Regulation
by Becky Hoyle 17 December 2025
The Employment Rights Bill has passed through the House of Lords, and is expected to gain royal assent this week, and then become law in ...
by Becky Hoyle 8 December 2025
The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 grants Scottish councils the power to raise funds for tourist services and facilities by applying a charge on overnight stays, based on a percentage...
by Becky Hoyle 2 December 2025
The government has announced a consultation on new powers for regional Mayors to impose an overnight levy on holiday lets, including hotels, holiday lets...
by Becky Hoyle 1 November 2025
A draft showed on Monday that Italy’s government is planning to end a tax break on short-term rentals as part of its 2026-2028 budget. Landlords earning income

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