The Build-to-Rent market has faced unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic this year. During lockdown, the industry suddenly became responsible for the health and happiness of people living their entire lives out of one building. While some residents have returned to work, many remain working from home, and social distancing practices are … [Read more...]
Build-to-Rent: How to Outbid Private Residential Developers for Land
The UK’s build-to-rent (BTR) sector is growing, with over 152,000 BTR properties in the UK to date (including those in the planning pipeline), but it still accounts for less than 1% of the homes in the UK. This is because the BTR sector is competing with the private residential development sector for the same land – these private … [Read more...]
A BTR Development Tip
The UK Built to Rent (BTR) sector is booming. Strategic waste planning might be an often-overlooked portion of new development, but it can be a big money saver throughout the life of the property. As residents move into new buildings, waste hauling costs will ramp up quickly. Without proper management, waste charges can easily blow up … [Read more...]