The Association of Relocation Professionals
Point2Point January 12
Point2Point Issue 18 January '12
State of the Industry
Dominic Tidey
If confidence is the key to a strong global economy, the debt crisis in the Eurozone has imposed a deep sense of self-doubt in markets throughout the world. The mobility industry is a clear thermometer for what happens within the global economy; when the multi-nationals sneeze, relocation providers gets the ‘flu. In an attempt to make some sense of what’s been happening in the worst hit European economies, I have been talking to industry leaders and asking for their interpretation of changes within European mobility. Read More...
RFP's - The State of the Art
Susie Goodall, Pricoa
As I turn to page 8 of 10 of the RFP questionnaire I am reviewing; my fifth of the day (only five more to go today!), and the twenty-seventh of a total of sixty-eight submissions for this process, I wonder: Have they submitted their first draft by mistake? Alas, the document’s title loudly declares that this is the “FINAL VERSION”. And the shouting doesn’t stop there. Read More...
Feature - The London Housing Market
James Moss
STOCK SHORTAGES AND INCREASED DEMAND WILL SEE RENTS & PRICES RISE FORECAST: PRICES UP 7-10%; RENTS UP 10-15% London housing supply is at its lowest levels since the 1930’s. Prime London housing stock is severely restricted by planning and “heritage” factors. New developments are few and far between with very little new “quality” stock due on the market during 2012. Read More...
Chairmans Message
Alison Van Dalen
A quarter of a century is nothing in historical terms, but it represents a time of great development and growth in both corporate and private client, relocation. In 1986 when the Association was formed, there were a handful of companies who sought recognition and regulation as a way to enhance corporate and public understanding, and faith in, our innovative new services. Read More...
News Digest
Annie Panton
2012 has arrived and we look forward to an element of excitement for celebratory reasons on the one hand - and worry about financial concerns that have spread across Europe and the rest of the world on the other.
Will the latter affect our industry? – Almost certainly... Read More...
Focus on Affiliates
Cullem Design
New ARP Member Cullum Design, is a bespoke furniture rental service that focus’s on the clients lifestyle by concentrating on interior styling. The company has seen demand for its services increase in particular with long term contracts. Read More...
Member Focus
Absolute Homefinders
Absolute Home Finders is an independent bespoke property search company based in Hertfordshire, providing home searches to private individuals as well as corporate clients relocating their employees within Hertfordshire and NW London. Read More...
Upcoming Events
Spring 2012
Private Acquisitions Networking Event
February 2nd
Corporate Relocation Conference and Exhibition
February 6th
Education Forum
March 6th
ARP Conference
June 14th
Details online in February