Form Property becomes officially accredited by the Real Living Wage Foundation.

Behind every well-managed space is a network of employees and service partners whose work keeps places safe, clean, welcoming and operational.

In July 2026, Form became an accredited Living Wage Employer, formalising our commitment to fair pay across our own business and the regular third-party contracted services.

For us, this commitment reflects the kind of business we want to be and the standards we believe should underpin property companies.

What is the real Living Wage?

The real Living Wage is an independently calculated hourly rate based on the cost of living. Unlike the Government’s National Living Wage, which is the statutory minimum, employers choose voluntarily to pay the real Living Wage because it reflects the cost of meeting everyday needs. The rates reviewed annually to reflect changes in actual living costs.

Fair pay across the places we manage

The built environment relies on a wide network of directly employed and contracted professionals. Cleaning, security, engineering, maintenance and public-realm teams all contribute to the safety, performance and day-to-day experience of a place.

Because many of these services are outsourced, employment standards can extend across several organisations and contractual arrangements. A responsible approach to social value therefore needs to look beyond the direct workforce and consider how procurement and contract-management decisions affect the people delivering services.

Living Wage accreditation provides a practical framework for doing this more consistently. It turns fair pay into a defined commitment that includes an agreed pathway for regular contracted workers, even where they are not employed by Form directly.

Connecting fair pay with better places

The real Living Wage is designed to provide greater financial security by reflecting the actual cost of living. It also supports a wider approach to responsible employment in which people’s contribution is recognised and valued.

There is a clear relationship between employment standards and the quality and continuity of services. Living Wage Foundation research found that 94% of accredited employers had benefited from accreditation. Some 62% reported improved employee recruitment, while 60% reported improved retention of employees receiving the real Living Wage.

In the built environment, where effective services depend on experience, consistency and strong working relationships, fair employment practices can support more stable teams and better long-term outcomes.

The real Living Wage is not a substitute for good management, secure hours, development opportunities or employee voice. It is, however, an important foundation on which wider employment standards can be built.

What accreditation means for Form

Our accreditation creates an ongoing responsibility. The rate is recalculated each year, and accredited employers must continue reviewing pay and relevant contractual arrangements as it changes. Accreditation is therefore a long-term commitment to maintaining and extending the standard.

As an employer and managing agent, we recognise the opportunity to support fairer employment practices both within our own business and through the relationships that help us manage places.

Joining the Living Wage movement is an important step in using that influence to help raise standards across the built environment.