29.04.26
News
As the UK’s real estate sector prepares to gather once again at UKREiiF next month, the conversation around housing delivery is set to take centre stage. One of the industry’s most pressing challenges remains clear: how do we deliver more homes at scale while creating places where people genuinely want to live?
At HKR, this question sits at the heart of our work.
Our focus is firmly rooted in residential and mixed-use development, spanning co-living, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), and later living. Across these sectors, successful outcomes rely on more than just good design; they demand a joined-up approach where architecture, planning strategy, and delivery expertise align from the very beginning.
Through our recent projects, we’ve been working closely with clients to unlock complex sites, navigate evolving planning requirements, and bring forward residential schemes that respond to today’s challenges. From shifting lifestyle patterns to increasing affordability pressures and ambitious sustainability targets, the demands on new housing have never been greater.
Looking ahead to UKREiiF, we’re particularly interested in engaging with industry peers on a number of key themes shaping the future of residential development:
- How co-living can be scaled effectively across UK cities
- The role of modular construction and digital delivery in accelerating housing provision
- Creating resilient, mixed-use neighbourhoods that stand the test of time
These are critical conversations for the sector, and collaboration will be essential in driving meaningful progress.
