Saturday, April 17, 2021

News
- BTR News
  
  Spike Global and flatfair join to enhance Apo’s BTR experience
  
  Bea Patel - 12 April 2021
  
  Proptech company - Spike Global – has partnered with flatfair to enhance the resident experience at Apo’s Barking Wharf Square BTR scheme.
  
  BTR News
  
  Dolphin Square set to be returned to former glory
  
  Nick Biring - 9 April 2021
  
  Dolphin Square, the historic riverside residential estate and much-loved feature of Pimlico is set to begin a new chapter this year.
  
  BTR News
  
  Greenford Quay unveiled: over 2000 BTR homes and modular methods to reduce carbon footprint
  
  Nick Biring - 7 April 2021
  
  Greystar unveils Greenford Quay which will deliver over 2000 BTR homes, largely built using innovative modular methods to reduce its carbon footprint.
  
  BTR News
  
  US multifamily model suggests BTR accounts for 20% of new build market
  
  Nick Biring - 30 March 2021
  
  New research reveals the potential growth left in the Build to Rent sector if the US multifamily market is anything to go by.
  
  BTR News
  
  Fizzy Living UK first to achieve WiredScore rating across portfolio
  
  Nick Biring - 26 March 2021
  
  Build to Rent operator - Fizzy Living - is the UK’s first company to achieve a WiredScore rating across its entire portfolio.
Wellbeing
- BTR Health & Wellbeing
  
  David Lloyd Clubs open its virtual doors – free to all
  
  Nick Biring - 23 February 2021
  
  David Lloyd Clubs has opened its members exclusive @home app to everyone for free – to access fitness and wellbeing content.
  
  BTR Health & Wellbeing
  
  Top 5 building factors for better resident quality of life: #4
  
  BTR News team - 28 January 2021
  
  Welcome to Episode Two of the five-part educational series from LifeProven Wellbeing Property Consultancy on how Build to Rent providers can better leverage Health & Wellbeing to improve financial outcomes.
  
  BTR Health & Wellbeing
  
  Top 5 building factors for better resident quality of life: #5
  
  BTR News team - 8 December 2020
  
  Welcome to Episode One of the five-part educational series from LifeProven Wellbeing Property Consultancy on how Build to Rent providers can better leverage Health & Wellbeing to improve financial outcomes. Today we share scientific data on the 5th most important building factor you need to enhance your customers health, wellbeing and quality of life - Home Storage.
  
  BTR Health & Wellbeing
  
  Moda & MYNDUP partnership offers residents mental health support
  
  Bea Patel - 18 November 2020
  
  Moda Living has teamed up with MYNDUP to offer its residents mental health support as the UK’s latest lockdown ensues.
  
  BTR Health & Wellbeing
  
  Wellness in design – the optimum built environment
  
  BTR News team - 11 November 2020
  
  Moda provides an insight into wellness in design within its Build to Rent schemes, and how it must be stitched into the fabric of a building.
Developments
- BTR Developments
  
  Quintain Living deliver more BTR homes at Canada Gardens
  
  Bea Patel - 2 March 2021
  
  Quintain Living has raced ahead to deliver 38% more Build to Rent homes at London’s Wembley Park.
  
  BTR Developments
  
  WATCH: Moda & Sisk top out The Mercian, marked in virtual ceremony
  
  Nick Biring - 24 February 2021
  
  Moda and Sisk top out Birmingham’s tallest residential tower – The Mercian Build to Rent development, marking the occasion with a virtual ceremony.
  
  BTR Developments
  
  Quintain Living provide ‘ulti-mutt’ pet-friendly homes
  
  Nick Biring - 26 January 2021
  
  Quintain Living affirm its pioneering pet-friendly approach ahead of the second reading of the Dogs and Domestic Animals bill.
  
  BTR Developments
  
  A design case study: BTR at its best – The Wullcomb, Leicester
  
  Bea Patel - 24 September 2020
  
  A case study that takes a deeper look into The Wullcomb Build to Rent scheme in Leicester, a collaboration between CallisonRTKL, Long Harbour and Way of Life.
  
  BTR Developments
  
  No. 4 Upper Riverside scheme offers one month’s free rent
  
  Nick Biring - 16 September 2020
  
  A Build to Rent scheme at Greenwich Peninsula is offering residents one month’s free rent.
Tech
- BTR Opinions
  
  Post-pandemic sustainability: why tech and connectivity are the answer for future-proof BTR
  
  BTR News team - 22 December 2020
  
  technologywithin discuss why tech and connectivity can future-proof Build to Rent developments - ensuring buildings continue to evolve in line with a growing sustainability agenda.
  
  BTR Opinions
  
  BTR sector and proptech firms are pursing the same goal – it’s time to work together
  
  BTR News team - 18 December 2020
  
  Proptech firms and the Build to Rent sector are pursuing the same goal – and flatfair discuss why the next big strides in Build to Rent are accomplished hand-in-hand.
  
  BTR Tech
  
  Automated lettings platform – PlanetRent – launches new tenant app
  
  Bea Patel - 14 December 2020
  
  Automated lettings platform - PlanetRent - has launched a brand-new app for tenants, providing a ‘click of a button’ to sort out issues.
  
  BTR Health & Wellbeing
  
  Wellness in design – the optimum built environment
  
  BTR News team - 11 November 2020
  
  Moda provides an insight into wellness in design within its Build to Rent schemes, and how it must be stitched into the fabric of a building.
  
  BTR Opinions
  
  Build to Rent should accelerate plans for technology and workspace to make the most of post-Covid demand
  
  BTR News team - 10 November 2020
  
  Triadic Labs discuss how BTR can create entire developments virtually – offering fully online and immersive experiences, which also enables the marketing of rooms much earlier than practical completion.
Furniture
- BTR Furniture
  
  VIDEO: It’s a new day – Begin to Reimagine with AGC BTR
  
  BTR News team - 25 March 2021
  
  AGC BTR strive to surpass the benchmark for aspirational luxury living in the Build to Rent sector. Watch their new video now.
  
  BTR Furniture
  
  BTR developments can support the shift to more working from home
  
  BTR News team - 11 March 2021
  
  How can Build to Rent developments support the ‘more’ working from home shift that has arisen from Covid-19?
  
  BTR Furniture
  
  WATCH: How we operate with sustainable practices and quality assurance
  
  BTR News team - 18 February 2021
  
  How AGC BTR operate sustainable practices and quality assurance, with designers committed to choosing the most reputable manufacturers.
  
  BTR Furniture
  
  The value of good design in Build to Rent
  
  BTR News team - 21 January 2021
  
  AGC in collaboration with Dataloft reveal the latest statistics behind a premium Build to Rent service.
  
  BTR Furniture
  
  Discover Vertus’ new communal spaces designed by AGC
  
  Bea Patel - 17 December 2020
  
  Recently, Accouter Group of Companies revealed their latest Build to Rent (BTR) offering with a new unique proposition by offering interior architectural, show home and furniture range design, all under one roof.
Research
- BTR Research
  
  Build to Rent housing supply grows in 2020
  
  Bea Patel - 10 February 2021
  
  The British Property Federation (BPF) has released its quarterly London and regional data on the Build to Rent sector.
  
  BTR Research
  
  Ascend Properties forecast Build to Rent completions to double by 2025
  
  Bea Patel - 3 February 2021
  
  Ascend Properties forecast that Build to Rent completions are estimated to double by 2025.
  
  BTR Research
  
  Build to Rent attracts London’s diverse population
  
  Bea Patel - 27 January 2021
  
  A snapshot analysis of 10 Build to Rent developments across London indicates that homes are being taken up by a diverse range of tenants.
  
  BTR Research
  
  BTR highlights from Forecast 2021 – a report from CallisonRTKL
  
  Bea Patel - 15 January 2021
  
  “We need solutions that create community and encourage socialising to improve our quality of life” – Forecast 2021 from CallisonRTKL.
  
  BTR Research
  
  Quintain Living analyse residents’ opinions revealing 2021 rental trends
  
  Nick Biring - 8 January 2021
  
  Quintain Living have analysed prospective and current residents’ opinions, which has revealed rental trends for 2021.
Opinions
- BTR Opinions
  
  Reaching net zero carbon targets in the built environment
  
  BTR News team - 14 April 2021
  
  Momentum for sustainable buildings is growing as the sector needs to prepare for the whole net zero carbon approach of the future, when it will become ‘the norm’.
  
  BTR Opinions
  
  We need more voices in Build to Rent to keep the sector thriving
  
  BTR News team - 13 April 2021
  
  Allsop discuss how we need more voices in the Build to Rent sector to keep it thriving, with discussions and collaboration with a wide range of people.
  
  BTR Opinions
  
  Managing neighbourhoods in a post-Covid world
  
  BTR News team - 5 April 2021
  
  Sigma Capital explore how managing a large Build to Rent portfolio has changed in the last year and lessons learned.
  
  BTR Opinions
  
  The Venture BTR Series: 01 – It’s all about the demographics
  
  BTR News team - 1 April 2021
  
  Venture - the specialist project arm of Workman – shares the first in a four part BTR series from an investors point of view, starting with demographics.
  
  BTR Opinions
  
  Brand: Build to Rent means owning a lifestyle, not a house
  
  BTR News team - 19 March 2021
  
  BTR means owning a lifestyle so branding for a company or its residential development is vital – one which evolves as circumstances change.
Planning
- BTR Planning
  
  Planning approved for One Eastside Build to Rent scheme
  
  Bea Patel - 16 April 2021
  
  Court Collaboration announces it has received planning permission for its One Eastside Build to Rent scheme in Birmingham.
  
  BTR Planning
  
  Plans submitted for Cathedral Green BTR scheme in Ely
  
  Nick Biring - 2 April 2021
  
  Godwin Developments has submitted planning for Cathedral Green - a new Build to Rent scheme in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
  
  BTR Planning
  
  Hammerson submits planning to transform former Debenhams store into BTR
  
  Bea Patel - 23 March 2021
  
  Hammerson has submitted plans to redevelop a former Debenhams store in Leicester – with Packaged Living.
  
  BTR News
  
  Plans submitted for The Meridian Build to Rent scheme in Sheffield
  
  Nick Biring - 11 March 2021
  
  Godwin Developments has submitted plans for a new Build to Rent scheme - The Meridian - in Sheffield.
  
  BTR Planning
  
  Planning granted for Croal Valley Build to Rent development
  
  Bea Patel - 10 March 2021
  
  Build to Rent developer - Placefirst - gets the green light for its Croal Valley Build to Rent development in Bolton.
People
- BTR People
  
  Moda Living announce 13 new hires to support 2021 growth
  
  Nick Biring - 15 April 2021
  
  Moda Living announces the appointment of thirteen team members as it continues to strategically hire from the hospitality sector.
  
  BTR People
  
  Dominvs Group appoint Goldman Sachs and multiplex executive
  
  Bea Patel - 8 April 2021
  
  Dominvs Group has appointed Goldman Sachs and multiplex executive as its new construction partner.
  
  BTR People
  
  Sigma prepares for growth with a trio of new starters
  
  Nick Biring - 24 March 2021
  
  Sigma Capital is preparing for growth as it welcomes three new starters to the company in London and Manchester.
  
  BTR People
  
  CallisonRTKL appoints industry design champion to drive London mixed-use growth
  
  Nick Biring - 16 March 2021
  
  Amidst shifting living, working, leisure and retail trends, CallisonRTKL is investing in leading urban design talent to drive growth in a post-pandemic world.
  
  BTR People
  
  Gerald Eve appoint new hire to strengthen growing BTR capabilities
  
  Bea Patel - 5 March 2021
  
  Gerald Eve appoints a new hire to its Capital Markets Team – to support the firm’s ongoing investment in Build to Rent and PRS capabilities.
Coliving
- BTR Co-living
  
  Habyt acquires Quarters to become leading coliving player in Europe
  
  Bea Patel - 29 March 2021
  
  Habyt has acquired the Quarters - the largest coliving company in Europe. The acquisition now places them as the leading coliving player in Europe.
  
  BTR Co-living
  
  Curzon Wharf net zero carbon scheme revealed in Birmingham
  
  Nick Biring - 25 March 2021
  
  Associated Architects has revealed plans for a net zero carbon-ready mixed-use scheme with four towers, including a 53 storey Build to Rent building.
  
  BTR Co-living
  
  Greystar completes latest stage of OurDomain development
  
  Nick Biring - 22 March 2021
  
  Greystar has completed the latest stage of its OurDomain development in Amsterdam-Southeast, adding 600 additional apartments.
  
  BTR Co-living
  
  London co-living market: 2020 learnings and 2021 outlook
  
  BTR News team - 25 January 2021
  
  Built Asset Management delve into 2020 learnings from the London co-living market and provide an outlook for the coming year.
  
  BTR Co-living
  
  Co-Living operator – BAM – teams up with tenant perks platform
  
  Bea Patel - 11 December 2020
  
  Built Asset Management (BAM) partners with Vaboo to reward London renters with exclusive discounts, offers and prize draws.
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Gatehouse Bank appoint new Asset Manager for real estate team

BTR News Bea Patel - 10 July 2020

Gatehouse Bank has appointed a new Asset Manager in its Real Estate Investment Advisory team.

Winners announced for the HomeViews BTR Awards 2020

BTR News Nick Biring - 19 November 2020

The HomeViews BTR Awards 2020 announced The Green Rooms BTR development and operators Urbanbubble and Vertus as award-winners.

Budget 2021: The Build to Rent industry’s reactions

BTR News BTR News team - 3 March 2021

The Build to Rent industry’s reactions to the 2021 budget set out today by the Chancellor.

Weekly roundup of this week’s Build to Rent news

Build to Rent (BTR) BTR News team - 28 November 2020

This weekly update features some of the latest Build to Rent (BTR) news, from a new senior hire, an opinion piece, approved planning permission, to a scheme opening its doors to residents and the merge of two working groups.

City vs Country – post lockdown property attitudes

BTR Furniture BTR News team - 22 June 2020

Our ‘normal’ has changed and research suggests property attitudes have changed since lockdown. The lure of the country vs the appeal of the city is something for the Build to Rent industry to consider, as discussed by Hatch Interiors.

Investec provides £36m loan to Mast Quay BTR development

BTR News Nick Biring - 27 October 2020

Investec provides debt facility to Comer Homes to fund the final phase of its Build to Rent scheme in Woolwich, London.

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BTR News was founded in 2020 as a digital publication dedicated to the Build to Rent sector. Our mission is to provide an open publication for news, information, insights, research and more, and we aim to promote and encourage collaboration for the future benefit of the Build to Rent sector.