Category: Build To Rent
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Build-to-Rent Booming – £1.3 Billion Invested in Q2!
The UK’s build-to-rent (BTR) market is red-hot, with investments reaching a record high in the second quarter of 2024. More Than Just Flats: It’s not just about apartments anymore! Single-family homes are becoming a major force in the BTR sector, attracting a wider range of investors and tenants. In fact, single-family homes accounted for a…
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£20 Billion to be Invested – Build to Rent Market Heats Up
The Build to Rent (BtR) market has been growing steadily over the last decade, with £35 billion invested in delivering 100,000 homes. But the demand for private rental homes is sky-high. We need another million homes by 2031 just to keep up. Savills, a top property advisor, reckons we need £300 billion of investment to…
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BTR Booming – Single-Family Homes are the New Hot Property
Property developers and investors are waking up to a big shift in the UK rental market: single-family build-to-rent (BTR) is no longer a niche, but a major player attracting serious cash. PropertyWeek recently spoke to a panel of experts, here’s our summary. Single-family BTR, the new kid on the block: Forget the sleek, high-rise apartment…
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Build to Rent Landlords Want Favours from the Government
The big landlords are asking for special favours from the next government. They want more help building “Build to Rent” (BTR) homes – these are apartments designed specifically to be rented out, not sold. The British Property Federation (BPF) – which represents the big landlords – claims that there are already over 100,000 BTR homes…
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A Slow Start – UK Build to Rent Market in 2024
The UK Build to Rent (BtR) sector has experienced a rather slow start to 2024. Investment in BtR developments has decreased, with just 10 deals completing in the first quarter, accumulating to a value of £555 million. This marks the slowest first quarter since 2014, according to the latest report from Savill’s, a stark contrast…
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UK’s Single Family Housing Rental Market Skyrockets
The United Kingdom’s single family housing (SFH) rental market is witnessing growth like never before. Fueled by a strong appetite from investors, this sector has seen investments rocket to a staggering £1.9 billion in the last year alone, according to the latest findings from Knight Frank’s 2024 Single Family Housing Report. Record-Breaking Investments 2023 was…
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Stamp Duty Change Could Impact BTR Investment
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s recent budget announcement could introduce a major shake-up for the build-to-rent market. At the heart of the controversy is the abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) on stamp duty, a decision that has sparked a wave of concern among investors, legal experts, and housing associations alike. A Surprising Pivot While the Chancellor’s…
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How “Build to Rent” Is Changing the Game For Older Renters
The “Build to Rent” (BTR) sector, though still in its early days, is on the cusp of a major boom, with demographics indicating a rise in older renters seeking quality and stability in their housing choices. Build to Rent properties, designed specifically for renting rather than sale, are becoming an increasingly prominent part of the…
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The Future of Renting – Build to Rent Booms in the UK
The latest analysis from Foxtons, a leading estate agency, highlights the BTR sector’s continuing rise. As of now, BTR homes represent almost 2% of all privately rented properties nationwide, a figure that climbs to a remarkable 4.2% within London. This proportion is the highest since records began in 2018, underscoring the sector’s growing appeal among…
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Single Family Housing Grows in Demand
Savills has unveiled a report emphasising the growing interest in single-family housing (SFH) within the Build to Rent sector. This comprehensive study, a collaborative effort led by Dr. Jacqui Daly, Guy Whittaker, Alistair Walters, and Corranne Wheeler from Savills Research & Consultancy, sheds light on the shifting dynamics of the rental market, offering an insightful…