Category: Build To Rent
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Build-to-Rent Boom: Opportunities Beyond Major Cities
The UK’s build-to-rent (BTR) sector is not just surviving but thriving, showing an impressive 11% year-on-year growth as of the end of Q3 2023. According to recent research by The British Property Federation (BPF), in partnership with Savills, the total count of BTR homes either completed or in the pipeline has escalated to a notable…
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Build to Rent Boom: Insights from Q3 2023
The third quarter of 2023 has seen a significant surge in Build to Rent (BtR) activity, indicating a robust and dynamic sector despite broader economic challenges. Recent research by Savills highlights that the BtR market witnessed 18 noteworthy transactions in Q3 2023, culminating in an impressive investment volume of £448 million. This activity underscores the…
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35% Rise in Landlords Going Bankrupt
The UK property market is witnessing a significant rise in insolvencies among property businesses, with landlords particularly hard-hit. According to a recent analysis by Mazars, an audit, tax, and advisory firm, there has been a 16% surge in the number of property firms facing bankruptcy in the last year alone. The Rise in Property Business…
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Paragon Bank Expands into Build-to-Rent Loans
Paragon Bank has expanded its range by venturing into the flourishing Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector. This move signifies a notable expansion for the bank, which is now offering substantial loan facilities to back the procurement and construction of BTR projects. Understanding Build-to-Rent Before we delve into the specifics of Paragon Bank’s proposition, let’s understand what Build-to-Rent…
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London’s Rental Market: The Rise of Build to Rent
The landscape of London’s private rental sector is evolving, and build to rent (BTR) developments are at the heart of this transformation. Get Living, a pioneering company based in Southwark, celebrates a decade since its inception, which has significantly influenced London’s rental market. The company took root in the former Athletes’ Village at the Olympic…
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Build-to-Rent Surge in London
The Greater London Authority (GLA), in its annual housing report, revealed a notable growth in the BTR sector. In 2022 alone, nearly 7,000 new BTR homes began construction. This marks a significant 50% leap compared to the figures from the previous year. That’s a substantial number of new homes and could signal a shift in…
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Investment Influx Into Single Family Housing
Over the past nine months, the Build To Rent Single Family Housing sector has attracted investments exceeding £1 billion. This momentum isn’t expected to stop soon. Sources suggest investors are gearing up to infuse a staggering £25 billion over the next five to ten years. 2023 emerged as a landmark year for this segment, punctuated…
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BTR Sector to Surge in Next 5 Years
Knight Frank has unveiled some compelling statistics about the trajectory of the BTR sector. The most interesting revelation? The BTR sector’s worth might surge to a whopping £126 billion by 2028. Such an uptick isn’t just speculative either. The past trends affirm this prediction – the sector’s value has already climbed from £35 billion in…
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A Record-Breaking Year for Single Family Housing Investment
2023 has set a new precedent for the Single Family Housing market in the UK. As reported by Savills in their latest UK SFH Spotlight report, the sector saw an influx of over £1 billion in the first three quarters of the year. But this figure only scratches the surface of the potential forecast for…
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BTL Success Stories – The Inspiring Journey of Vijay Singh
The Telegraph has another in their series of property investment success stories today. From sharing a cramped space with his family in India to owning a thriving portfolio of 16 properties in the UK, Vijay’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. Early Life: Lessons in Frugality Born in the UK, Vijay spent the majority of…