Monday, January 25, 2021

News
- BTR News
  
  L&G invest £57m in Tower Works – a new BTR scheme in Leeds city centre
  
  Nick Biring - 22 January 2021
  
  Legal & General (L&G) has announced funding for its second Build to Rent scheme – Tower Works - in Leeds city centre.
  
  BTR News
  
  Gatehouse Bank agree sale of BTR portfolio to Goldman Sachs
  
  Nick Biring - 14 January 2021
  
  Gatehouse Bank has agreed the sale of its Build to Rent portfolio across North-West England – in the largest transaction to date.
  
  BTR News
  
  HUB and Bridges acquire two major sites in Leeds
  
  Bea Patel - 13 January 2021
  
  HUB and Bridges have acquired two major sites in Leeds – to deliver a mixed-use scheme including Build to Rent homes.
  
  BTR News
  
  Major competitors join forces to promote BTR through a steering committee
  
  Nick Biring - 12 January 2021
  
  A national communications steering committee has launched to enhance how Build to Rent is positioned - through sharing experiences and having a cohesive voice.
  
  BTR News
  
  Get Living achieve 5-star GRESB sustainability rating
  
  Bea Patel - 11 January 2021
  
  Get Living has ended 2020 with recognition for its sustainability rating – demonstrating its commitment to ESG across its schemes.
Wellbeing
- 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.
  
  BTR Health & Wellbeing
  
  The hidden financial benefits of health & wellbeing series
  
  BTR News team - 14 October 2020
  
  Welcome to an educational series from LifeProven Wellbeing Property Consultancy on how Build to Rent providers can leverage health and wellbeing to improve financial outcomes.
  
  BTR Furniture
  
  Feeling good inside: How can interior design promote wellbeing?
  
  BTR News team - 12 October 2020
  
  Furnishing provider – David Phillips – discuss how interior design can promote wellbeing, from aesthetics, sustainability and intelligent uses of space, to ergonomics and environmental protection.
Developments
- 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.
  
  BTR Developments
  
  Tour of The Green Rooms, which features largest fresco
  
  Bea Patel - 1 September 2020
  
  BTR News visited The Green Rooms for a tour of the development, and to see its monumental contemporary abstract fresco – which was a stunning feature at the development.
  
  BTR Developments
  
  Development in Leigh reaches first key milestone
  
  Nick Biring - 28 July 2020
  
  A new development of private rental family homes in Leigh has reached its first milestone.
  
  BTR Developments
  
  Liverpool Waters Build to Rent development opens its doors to residents
  
  Bea Patel - 9 June 2020
  
  A Build to Rent development in Liverpool - Plaza 1821 – has opened its doors to residents as it nears completion.
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
  
  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.
  
  BTR Furniture
  
  Begin to reimagine: Canary Wharf’s hottest new development reveals its latest pet-friendly BTR show floor
  
  BTR News team - 4 November 2020
  
  AGC kicks off its Build to Rent partnership with Vertus, as Canary Wharf’s hottest new development reveals its latest pet-friendly show floor.
  
  BTR Furniture
  
  The rise and rise of furniture rentals
  
  Bea Patel - 28 October 2020
  
  We speak to Roomservice by CORT about the rise in furniture rentals and how this trend presents an opportunity for Build to Rent operators.
  
  BTR Furniture
  
  Interview with Hatch’s Head of Build to Rent
  
  Bea Patel - 19 October 2020
  
  Hatch’s Head of Build to Rent - Jodie Wardell - sits down with BTR News and talks changes in the market and a bright future for Build to Rent.
Research
- 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.
  
  BTR Research
  
  KFH release Annual Tenant Barometer showing opportunities for BTR
  
  Nick Biring - 30 November 2020
  
  Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward’s (KFH) Annual Tenant Barometer reveals affordability most important factor to London tenants, with opportunities for Build to Rent operators.
  
  BTR Research
  
  Urban household growth in Europe is now three times rate of population growth
  
  Bea Patel - 30 November 2020
  
  Greystar reports that urban household growth in Europe is now three times the rate of population growth – with further analysis suggesting market renters will overtake mortgage owners by 2024.
  
  BTR Research
  
  BNP Paribas’ Q3 2020 Build to Rent market report
  
  Bea Patel - 19 November 2020
  
  BNP Paribas share their Build to Rent report which provides key insights into the market during Q3 2020.
Opinions
- BTR Opinions
  
  The missing piece of the BTR jigsaw – and an important one
  
  BTR News team - 5 January 2021
  
  Love to Rent discuss the missing piece of the Build to Rent jigsaw and its importance within the sector.
  
  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 Opinions
  
  The synergies between PBSA, BTR and Co-living
  
  BTR News team - 10 December 2020
  
  One of the emerging trends we are excited to see and be involved in is the expansion of Purpose-Built student Accommodation Providers (PBSA) into the very complimentary Co-living (Co-liv) and Build to Rent (BTR) markets.
  
  BTR Opinions
  
  Why Build to Rent needs to embrace brand
  
  BTR News team - 3 December 2020
  
  Navana Property Group argue the case for a more focused look at brand in Build to Rent.
Planning
- BTR Planning
  
  Court Collaboration secure planning for new BTR scheme
  
  Bea Patel - 19 January 2021
  
  Court Collaboration has received planning to deliver a new Build to Rent scheme in Deritend, Birmingham.
  
  BTR Planning
  
  Turley submits planning for new BTR scheme in Birmingham city centre
  
  Nick Biring - 24 December 2020
  
  Turley has submitted planning for a new Build to Rent scheme in Birmingham city centre – at a landmark brownfield site.
  
  BTR News
  
  HUB secures planning for major regeneration scheme in Birmingham
  
  Bea Patel - 9 December 2020
  
  HUB has secured planning permission for a major canal-side regeneration scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham.
  
  BTR Planning
  
  Broadway Malyan Build to Rent scheme gets green light
  
  Bea Patel - 27 November 2020
  
  Broadway Malyan’s new Surrey Build to Rent development has received planning permission from Mole Valley District Council.
  
  BTR News
  
  Norton Point scheme in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle approved
  
  Bea Patel - 2 November 2020
  
  Planning permission has been granted for a new mixed-use development in Liverpool, which will include Build to Rent.
People
- BTR People
  
  Howsy bolster team sheet with senior hire
  
  Nick Biring - 18 January 2021
  
  Howsy has announced the appointment of a senior hire – who joins as the Sales Director.
  
  BTR People
  
  Grainger plc announces two hires ahead of launch of second Salford BTR scheme
  
  Nick Biring - 7 December 2020
  
  Grainger plc has announced two appointments as they gear up for the launch of their second Build to Rent scheme.
  
  BTR People
  
  The BTR Awards 2020
  
  BTR News team - 4 December 2020
  
  The Inaugural Build to Rent Talent Recognition Awards - an amazing showcase for the great people and teams involved with this sector.
  
  BTR News
  
  deverellsmith complete new senior hire for Quintain Ireland
  
  Nick Biring - 23 November 2020
  
  deverellsmith has completed a senior hire – a Multifamily Specialist – for Quintain Ireland.
  
  BTR News
  
  Strawberry Star appoints new Managing Director of Developments
  
  Bea Patel - 13 November 2020
  
  Strawberry Star has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director of Developments to deliver its additional new homes.
Coliving
- 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.
  
  BTR Co-living
  
  New data shows increase in renters opting for coliving
  
  Bea Patel - 28 September 2020
  
  New data by Built Asset Management shows an increase in renters opting for coliving opposed to single accommodation.
  
  BTR Co-living
  
  Coliving operators and the Build to Rent market – what do developers need to know?
  
  BTR News team - 16 July 2020
  
  Global funding for coliving has increased 210% year on year to June 2019 – so it’s easy to see why the concept has gained attention from developers. Built Asset Management discuss what developers need to know about coliving operators and the Build to Rent market.
  
  BTR Co-living
  
  Get Living and Muse announce major forward funding deal
  
  Nick Biring - 14 July 2020
  
  Get Living and Muse agree a major forward funding deal to deliver the final phase of one of the largest regeneration schemes in South East London.
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London co-living market: 2020 learnings and 2021 outlook

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The future of a thriving residential community in Build to Rent

BTR News team - 25 June 2020

Communities are the heartbeat of Build to Rent schemes. With the changes imposed by Covid-19, StarRez share their insights on the future of a thriving residential community.

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Vertus maintains community spirit in the midst of lockdown

Nick Biring - 30 April 2020

Vertus reimagines itself to ensure residents stay active, inspired and engaged during lockdown.

Webinar: What should Build to Rent operators consider during Covid-19?

Nick Biring - 20 April 2020

A webinar dedicated to the Build to Rent sector is streaming live this week, with a line-up of Build to Rent experts.

The emergence of a temporary new meaning for coliving

Bea Patel - 31 March 2020

The meaning of coliving in Build to Rent buildings has temporarily changed while we adjust to a new way of living amid the coronavirus epidemic.

Which amenities do renters want from their Build to Rent home?

Bea Patel - 9 March 2020

More internal amenities please and let’s leave on-street car parking as a thing of the past.

Vertus maintains community spirit in the midst of lockdown

Nick Biring - 30 April 2020

The future of a thriving residential community in Build to Rent

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Get Living and Muse announce major forward funding deal

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Build to Rent (BTR) Vin Parmar - 2 March 2020

Can build to rent homes provide a better experience to renters? A 2019 survey suggests so.

First Base and Patron Capital to advance £190m for mixed-use scheme in Milton Keynes

BTR News Nick Biring - 28 October 2020

First Base and Patron Capital are acquiring a landmark site in Milton Keynes for a mixed use scheme - including Build to Rent apartments.

London co-living market: 2020 learnings and 2021 outlook

BTR Co-living 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.

The importance of staff recognition in tough times

BTR People BTR News team - 3 November 2020

The Property Recruitment Company discuss the importance of staff recognition during these difficult times, with practical solutions to support them.

Rendall & Rittner explain Build to Rent and what the future holds

BTR Opinions Nick Biring - 11 May 2020

Rendall & Rittner’s Build to Rent portfolio currently consists of 11 sites across the country - and is expected to double the size of its Private Rental Sector in 2020. We sat down with the Head of PRS/Build to Rent division, Sibel Osman, to find out more about the Build to Rent scheme and what the future holds.

A design case study: BTR at its best – The Wullcomb, Leicester

BTR Developments 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.

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