Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Two of the prizes in the 2018 Serviced Apartment Awards will be decided by you, the Serviced Apartment News readers.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: London serviced apartment operator Cuckooz has announced plans to launch Cuckooz Nest, a co-working space with creche facilities in Farringdon.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Residence Inn Melbourne in Florida has undergone a complete renovation of its lobby, suites, breakfast area, fitness centre and boardroom.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: US apartment provider Furnished Quarters has opened a service centre in London’s Mayfair neighbourhood to provide 24/7 support for its guests staying in the EMEA region.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: US investment giant Brookfield has exchanged contracts to buy SACO from Oaktree Capital Management for around £430 million.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: A 13-storey aparthotel proposed by developers Salboy and Factory Estates in Manchester’s Northern Quarter has been refused by the city council’s planning committee.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Roomzzz is set to open its latest aparthotel, in Manchester’s Corn Exchange, later this month.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The first structural steel for the hotel tower at Lexington’s CentrePointe development was put in place this week.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: The Aria Hotel in Canberra has been sold for AUS$35 million.