Ascend Properties

Calculate your SFR operational expenditure in just 3 clicks! 📊   We’ve made OpEx forecasting easier than ever with our Instant OpEx Generator, a first-of-its-kind tool that gives investors unparalleled insight into the costs of running single-family BTR portfolios nationwide.   ✅ 3 clicks to generate a ‘Gross to Net’ and ‘Cost per Home’ budget ✅ 60 seconds for an advanced, in-depth analysis ✅ 120,000+ datapoints from over six years of SFR expertise   Try it now 👉https://lnkd.in/eUS_pN-6 . . . #SFR #SingleFamilyRental #SFH #SingleFamilyHomes #BTR #BuildtoRent #PropertyInvestment #PropTech #PropertyManagement #OpEx

The shortlist is in… and we’re thrilled to share that Ascend has been named a finalist in not one but two categories at the Property Week's 2025 RESI Awards: 🏡 Property Manager of the Year 💡 Residential PropTech Innovation of the Year – recognising the most effective use of technology to enhance resident experiences, investor confidence, property management & community support. That’s not all - Gatehouse Living Group, of which Ascend is a part, has also been shortlisted for Asset Manager of the Year! A huge thank you to our incredible team, partners, clients & residents for your ongoing trust and support. We couldn’t do any of this without you! Best of luck to all the other finalists - we’re looking forward to celebrating with you all on the 7th May 🎉  . . . #RESIAwards #Finalists #PropertyExcellence #PropertyAwards #BTR #BuildtoRent #SFR #SingleFamilyRental #SFH #SingleFamilyHomes #PropertyManagement

The Ascend team is gearing up to spend a night in the cold tomorrow for a cause that truly matters 🙌   We’re taking part in LandAid’s SleepOut event in Manchester, raising vital funds and awareness to help combat youth homelessness across the UK.   LandAid provides life-changing support, from safe accommodation to essential grants, helping young people rebuild their lives. By joining this event, we hope to shed light on the harsh realities of homelessness and contribute to the incredible work LandAid does every day.   You can donate here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZGJpHNA   Every donation makes a difference! . . .   #LandAidSleepOut #EndYouthHomelessness #TeamAscend #CharityEvent #Charity #Volunteering 

Single-family BTR: managing success 🏡   Like all property sectors, success isn’t just about acquiring assets, it’s about maximising returns.   The real measure? Gross-to-net performance.   Unlike traditional multifamily BTR, single-family portfolios come with unique challenges:   🏠 Geographically dispersed developments require nationwide operational coverage 🛠️ Leasing & property management needs to be streamlined but delivered at scale 📲 Technology must be utilised in more dynamic ways 🎉 Community engagement needs to be strategically planned & delivered consistently across multiple regions   The answer? A national third-party operator with a one-stop-shop service offering!   With the right technology, operational efficiencies and expertise, SFR can deliver high occupancy, strong rental growth and long-term value. And by combining all these elements, the gap between gross rental income and net revenue can be minimsed.    Learn more here 👉https://lnkd.in/ehuMTknJ . . . Adam Stephenson #BuildToRent #BTR #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #SingleFamilyRental #SFR #SingleFamilyHomes #SFH

Development update: The Meadows by Start Living Residential 🏡   Take a look at the latest drone footage of The Meadows in Coseley to see this exciting development come to life!    Managed by Ascend on behalf of TPG & Gatehouse Investment Management, this single-family BTR community brings 72 new homes to the area, providing modern living spaces for local families.   With a choice of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes, The Meadows offers green open spaces, great schools, excellent transport links & an array of leisure options.  . . . #DevelopmentSpotlight #BuildToRent #BTR #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #SingleFamilyRental #SFR #SingleFamilyHomes #SFH #Coseley #WestMidlands

SFR Market Snapshot: West Midlands 🏘️   With high demand, strong occupancy and competitive rents & affordability, the West Midlands is one of the UK’s most mature SFR markets and it’s still growing.   Our most recent snapshot report, produced in partnership with The Association for Rental Living (ARL) & PriceHubble, uncovers the increasing role of SFR in the region. The research also provides a direct comparison between SFR and the wider private rented sector (PRS), offering valuable insights for investors.   Key market insights: 👤 Average household income: £64,000 (26% higher than PRS households) 💰 Average rent: £965 pcm (PRS avg: £1,000 pcm) 🏠 Most common property type: 3-bed houses (60% of the SFR housing mix) 📉 Household rent affordability ratio: 26.7% (PRS ratio: 30.1%) 🔐 Occupancy rate: 99.4% 💳 Rent collection rate: 99% 📅 Average tenancy length: 3 years   With strong rental growth and increasing investor interest, this research highlights why the West Midlands remains a key market for SFR in the UK.    🔎 Download the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/emSha2t9 . . . #BuildToRent #BTR #SFR #SingleFamilyRental #SFH #SingleFamilyHomes #WestMidlands #PropertyInvestment #PRS #PrivateRentedSector #AscendInsights #Research #Reports

There’s a new name in renting… say hello to Ascend Living!   Our new resident-facing Build to Rent brand, designed to provide a turnkey operational identity for institutional property investors.   For unbranded investor platforms, Ascend Living offers a ‘white label’ solution – combined with our market-leading leasing & management, it enables investors to benefit from operating under a consumer-facing brand, without the complexities or costs of establishing a standalone identity. Giving residents the ultimate BTR experience!   In our initial rollout, Ascend Living will be launched across several investor clients’ portfolios, totalling: 🏠 2,500 SFR homes 🏘️ 52 SFR schemes We optimised Ascend Living to operate across both SFR and multi-family BTR schemes, with further expansion to the number of homes under the brand expected to grow from current and new mandates. Take a look at our launch video to get a feel for the brand, or you can visit our channels below: Website: ascendliving.co.uk Instagram: https://lnkd.in/epy_T4aX Facebook: https://lnkd.in/egrce8xe . . . #AscendLiving #BuildToRent #SFR #BTR #SingleFamilyRental #SingleFamilyHomes #SFH #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #Branding #CustomerExperience

What an incredible night!   We’re proud to share that Ascend has won ‘Residential Operator of the Year’ at the 2025 Insider Media North West Residential Property Awards! 🏆   This achievement is a true testament to the dedication of our brilliant team, the trust of our clients, and the support of our partners and residents. Thank you for being at the heart of everything we do. We’re also delighted to have shared the evening with our clients Lloyds Living 🎉   A huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists tonight! .
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The day has arrived!   We’re excited to be attending the Insider Media North West Residential Property Awards tonight, where we’re proud to be a finalist for ‘Residential Operator of the Year’ 🏆   A huge thank you to our amazing team, partners, clients, and residents for your continued support, and best of luck to all the finalists.   We’re looking forward to celebrating with you this evening! 🎉 . . . #InsiderMedia #NWRPA #Awards #PropertyAwards #ResidentialOperatorOfTheYear #AscendProperties #CustomerExperience #OperationalExcellence #BuildToRent #BTR #SFR

We’re closing out 2024 with our final charity donation of the year, which has proudly gone to NorthCare Charity 🙌   This charity was put forward by Olivia in our Resident Liaison Team, who had this to say:   “Northcare use donations to provide presents for patients in hospitals such as Salford Royal. Lengthy stays in hospital can be tough at the best of times but over Christmas everyone deserves to feel a little magic!” We couldn’t have put it better ourselves! Thank you to all our partners, clients, residents & team members for your support over another amazing year, have a great Christmas break and we’ll see you in 2025 🎆 . . . #Christmas #Charity #Property #BTR #BuildtoRent #SFR #SingleFamilyRental #SFH #SingleFamilyHomes