Industry News
Urban Rest expands in the UK with East London opening
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Flexible living operator Urban Rest has opened the first phase of its Hackney serviced apartment property in East London.
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Urban Rest acquires The Urban Butler for NZ expansion
Reading Time: 2 minutes Australia / New Zealand: Urban Rest, a provider of flexible alternative accommodations serving the corporate market, has announced its acquisition of New Zealand counterpart The Urban Butler, effective from 1 May 2024. The strategic move marks a significant step towards the operator’s continued global expansion. Founded in 2017 by Jon Lawry, The Urban Butler
Podcasts
Up close and personal with David Whelan, Urban Rest
Reading Time: < 1 minute SAN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to David Whelan, founder and CEO of Urban Rest, about the group’s rapid expansion, diversification, and the future of flexible living.
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Urban Rest enters New Zealand market
Reading Time: < 1 minute New Zealand: Flexible accommodation operator Urban Rest has made its debut in New Zealand with the opening of Urban Rest Sylvia Park in Auckland.
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Urban Rest opens 23rd property in Sydney
Reading Time: < 1 minute AUS: Flexible accommodation operator Urban Rest has launched Urban Rest North Sydney, the group’s third property north of the bridge and its 23rd in the city.
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Urban Rest launches standalone homes collection
Reading Time: < 1 minute Australia: Flexible accommodation operator Urban Rest has introduced Urban Rest Homes, extending its product offering to include a collection of standalone, self-catering properties.
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Urban Rest opens two properties in Europe
Reading Time: < 1 minute UK/Ireland: Flexible accommodation operator Urban Rest has opened two properties in Dublin and London.
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Opago and Urban Rest partner for Bloom development
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: One-stop property management solution Opago has been chosen as Australian accommodation provider Urban Rest’s housekeeping partner for its first residential lease acquisition in London at Henderson Park and Greystar’s Bloom Nine Elms development.
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Urban Rest expands into Melbourne and eyes further new markets
Reading Time: 2 minutes Australia: Sydney-based corporate accommodation startup Urban Rest has expanded into Melbourne.
Urban Living News
London office building with “urban forest” granted planing consent
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Roots In The Sky, a redevelopment of the former Blackfriars Crown Court, has been given planning consent.