ARL x LOFT

The ARL Conference 2024

The Association for Rental Living (ARL), previously known as the UK Apartment Association (UKAA), represents all institutionally backed, professionally managed purpose-built rental living sectors including urban and suburban single-family and multi-family rental, co-living and later living. More than 400 delegates gathered in central London on 7th November for this year’s ARL Conference, which focused on elevating rental living – to government, policy makers, local authorities, consumers and across the wider BTR sector.

Key Facts:

  • 3 Keynotes
  • 3 ARL People Awards
  • 6 in depth breakout sessions
  • 40+ exhibitors
  • 500 visitors from the BTR sector

LOFT x ARL Partnership

This event saw the continued partnership between ARL and LOFT, as we were delighted to collaborate again by providing the furniture for the two stages at the conference. Our Chum Chair was used for the main stage where the keynotes, panels and award presentations took place.

LOFT x ARL have proudly worked together in partnership for years, with a shared vision of promoting the importance and value of the BTR Sector in providing quality homes across the UK, and in bringing the sector together to collaborate, improve and innovate.

ARL Conference – Key Takeaways

ACTIONS NOT WORDS was one key takeaway of the Conference, as echoed by Brendan in his keynote address.

Another key focus was on elevating rental living – to Government, policy makers, local authorities, consumers and across the wider BTR sector.

An Industry Shaper

LOFT’s founder, Benjamin Hall, was also awarded the ‘Industry Shaper’ award this year.

“I am truly honoured to receive this award. This recognition is not only an important personal achievement but a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire LOFT team in the interior design, residential furnishings and build-to-rent sector.

I would like to thank the ARL and the judges for the recognition. I also want to acknowledge my friends, colleagues, suppliers, competitors and partners who have inspired and supported LOFT throughout this journey since 2003”.

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