28 Nov 2019 08:32
AIM: SGM
SIGMA CAPITAL GROUP PLC
("Sigma" or "the Company")
The private rented sector ("PRS") and urban regeneration specialist
Simple Life Wins 'Build-to-Rent Company of the Year'
Sigma, the private rented sector, residential development and urban regeneration specialist, is pleased to announce that its letting brand Simple Life won the 'Build-to-Rent Company of the Year' award at the Property Management Awards 2019.
The award judges companies in the Build-to-Rent ("BTR") market against a number of criteria, including strategic vision, customer satisfaction, social impact, and contribution to the PRS and BTR as a whole. Simple Life was named the winner of the prestigious award by a panel of industry experts at the Property Management Awards ceremony, beating multiple other major BTR players.
This award is the latest example of the recognition Sigma has received over the past year. Earlier this year, Simple Life was highly commended in the 'Landlord of the Year' category of the Property Week RESI Awards and shortlisted for the 'Property and Construction Campaign of the Year' at the Northern Marketing Awards, while Sigma's Baytree Lane development won the NW Insider Residential Property Awards' 'Large Development of the Year'. Sigma was also shortlisted for 'Best Partnership' at the Inside Housing Awards for its developments in Sheffield with Sheffield Housing Company and Engie.
Graham Barnet, CEO of Sigma, commented:
"I am delighted that 'Simple Life' has won this prestigious award. The Sigma team has worked exceptionally hard since the launch of 'Simple Life' in December 2016 to create a brand that sets a new standard for the private renting experience, and this award demonstrates the success of this endeavour."
Enquiries:
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About Sigma Capital Group plc
(www.sigmacapital.co.uk)
Sigma Capital Group plc is a private rented sector, residential development, and urban regeneration specialist, with offices in Edinburgh, Manchester and London. Sigma's principal focus is on the delivery of large scale housing schemes for the private rented sector. It has a well-established track record in assisting with property-related regeneration projects in the public sector, acting as a bridge between the public and private sectors. Its subsidiary, Sigma PRS Management Limited, is Investment Adviser to The PRS REIT plc, which created by Sigma and launched in May 2017 to invest in new-build family rental homes in the UK.
In April 2019, Sigma launched the Sigma Scottish PRS Fund, the first dedicated vehicle to focus on the creation of new rental homes for families in the private rented sector in Scotland. Sigma Scottish PRS Fund will have initial resources of £43m, £30m of which will be provided by the Building Scotland Fund in the form of a revolving credit facility and the remainder provided by Sigma.
About Simple Life
(www.simplelifehomes.co.uk)
Established by Sigma in December 2016, Simple Life aims to set a new, higher standard of customer care in the private rental market.
Providing high-quality, new-build family rental homes across the UK, Simple Life homes are modern, well-designed, and built to the same specification as 'for-sale' properties within the same developments. Homes range from one bedroom apartments to four bedroom detached houses and suit all stages of life. Simple Life residents have the peace of mind of knowing that they are renting from a professional landlord they can trust, and benefit from 24/7 customer care and a dedicated maintenance team. Communal areas are well maintained, and residents' front lawns are cut.
Simple Life also aims to promote and foster a sense of community and neighbourliness, organising events around the calendar that bring residents together. Simple Life also takes an active role in investing in the wider community, supporting schools and charities within the areas it operates within.
About The PRS REIT plc(www.theprsreit.com)
Created by Sigma, The PRS REIT is a closed-ended real estate investment trust established to invest in the Private Rented Sector and to provide shareholders with an attractive level of income together with the potential for capital and income growth. It has raised a total of £500m (gross) through its Initial Public Offering, on 31 May 2017, and a subsequent placing in February 2018. Both fundraisings were supported by the UK Government's Homes England with direct investments. After gearing, its total gross funding is £900m.
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