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Cities driving rental growth in the Build to Rent sector
New research analysing rental market data reveals the cities driving rental growth in the Build to Rent sector.Apache launches Present Made to deliver 3000 single-family BTR homes
Apache Capital has launched Present Made – a single-family Build to Rent platform targeting net zero carbon and using MMC’s.Offsite Solutions develops utility pod range for Build to Rent schemes
Offsite Solutions has developed a range of utility pods specifically for Build to Rent schemes.Zutec achieves BSI Kitemark for BIM software
Zutec announces it has achieved certification to the new BSI Kitemark™ for Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.Park Central West BTR scheme opens its doors to residents
Park Central West has opened its doors to residents, with the goal to provide a standard of renting and service not previously seen in the UK.
- Wellbeing
David Lloyd Clubs open its virtual doors – free to all
David Lloyd Clubs has opened its members exclusive @home app to everyone for free – to access fitness and wellbeing content.Top 5 building factors for better resident quality of life: #4
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.Top 5 building factors for better resident quality of life: #5
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.Moda & MYNDUP partnership offers residents mental health support
Moda Living has teamed up with MYNDUP to offer its residents mental health support as the UK’s latest lockdown ensues.Wellness in design – the optimum built environment
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
Quintain Living deliver more BTR homes at Canada Gardens
Quintain Living has raced ahead to deliver 38% more Build to Rent homes at London’s Wembley Park.WATCH: Moda & Sisk top out The Mercian, marked in virtual ceremony
Moda and Sisk top out Birmingham’s tallest residential tower – The Mercian Build to Rent development, marking the occasion with a virtual ceremony.Quintain Living provide ‘ulti-mutt’ pet-friendly homes
Quintain Living affirm its pioneering pet-friendly approach ahead of the second reading of the Dogs and Domestic Animals bill.A design case study: BTR at its best – The Wullcomb, Leicester
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.No. 4 Upper Riverside scheme offers one month’s free rent
A Build to Rent scheme at Greenwich Peninsula is offering residents one month’s free rent.
- Tech
Front door to lights out – the complete smart home experience
SmartRent discuss the complete smart home experience for residents in Build to Rent developments and how it’s an amenity they truly value.Post-pandemic sustainability: why tech and connectivity are the answer for future-proof BTR
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 sector and proptech firms are pursing the same goal – it’s time to work together
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.Automated lettings platform – PlanetRent – launches new tenant app
Automated lettings platform - PlanetRent - has launched a brand-new app for tenants, providing a ‘click of a button’ to sort out issues.Wellness in design – the optimum built environment
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.
- Furniture
VIDEO: It’s a new day – Begin to Reimagine with AGC BTR
AGC BTR strive to surpass the benchmark for aspirational luxury living in the Build to Rent sector. Watch their new video now.BTR developments can support the shift to more working from home
How can Build to Rent developments support the ‘more’ working from home shift that has arisen from Covid-19?WATCH: How we operate with sustainable practices and quality assurance
How AGC BTR operate sustainable practices and quality assurance, with designers committed to choosing the most reputable manufacturers.The value of good design in Build to Rent
AGC in collaboration with Dataloft reveal the latest statistics behind a premium Build to Rent service.Discover Vertus’ new communal spaces designed by AGC
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
Build to Rent housing supply grows in 2020
The British Property Federation (BPF) has released its quarterly London and regional data on the Build to Rent sector.Ascend Properties forecast Build to Rent completions to double by 2025
Ascend Properties forecast that Build to Rent completions are estimated to double by 2025.Build to Rent attracts London’s diverse population
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 highlights from Forecast 2021 – a report from CallisonRTKL
“We need solutions that create community and encourage socialising to improve our quality of life” – Forecast 2021 from CallisonRTKL.Quintain Living analyse residents’ opinions revealing 2021 rental trends
Quintain Living have analysed prospective and current residents’ opinions, which has revealed rental trends for 2021.
- Opinions
How to drive resident satisfaction in your Build to Rent scheme
Following the Tenant Satisfaction Summit, we sum up the key learnings about how to drive resident satisfaction in a Build to Rent scheme.Where to visit near 8 Water Street BTR scheme in Canary Wharf
AGC Associate, Charlotte Robertson shares her top places to visit in Canary Wharf now that lockdown restrictions have eased.Ever Given grounding: the value of local supply chains brought into sharp focus
Ventura discuss issues created by long supply chains that BTR developers must consider when choosing how to fitout their projects.Reaching net zero carbon targets in the built environment
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’.We need more voices in Build to Rent to keep the sector thriving
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.
- Planning
Planning approved for One Eastside Build to Rent scheme
Court Collaboration announces it has received planning permission for its One Eastside Build to Rent scheme in Birmingham.Plans submitted for Cathedral Green BTR scheme in Ely
Godwin Developments has submitted planning for Cathedral Green - a new Build to Rent scheme in Ely, Cambridgeshire.Hammerson submits planning to transform former Debenhams store into BTR
Hammerson has submitted plans to redevelop a former Debenhams store in Leicester – with Packaged Living.Plans submitted for The Meridian Build to Rent scheme in Sheffield
Godwin Developments has submitted plans for a new Build to Rent scheme - The Meridian - in Sheffield.Planning granted for Croal Valley Build to Rent development
Build to Rent developer - Placefirst - gets the green light for its Croal Valley Build to Rent development in Bolton.
- People
LGC hire new Head of Sustainability from UKGBC
Legal & General Capital has hired a new Head of Sustainability – joining from the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC).Dominvs Group appoints Managing Director as it eyes next growth phase
Dominvs Group has appointed a Managing Director, responsible for directing the growth of the business – including in the Build to Rent sector.Godwin Developments appoint industry leading Construction Director
Godwin Developments has appointed a Construction Director to take charge of the company’s construction and development functions.Moda Living announce 13 new hires to support 2021 growth
Moda Living announces the appointment of thirteen team members as it continues to strategically hire from the hospitality sector.Dominvs Group appoint Goldman Sachs and multiplex executive
Dominvs Group has appointed Goldman Sachs and multiplex executive as its new construction partner.
- Coliving
Interview with the Coliving Ventures Team
Our Co-founder, Nick speaks to the Coliving Ventures team about Coliving Awards and other exciting initiatives.Habyt acquires Quarters to become leading coliving player in Europe
Habyt has acquired the Quarters - the largest coliving company in Europe. The acquisition now places them as the leading coliving player in Europe.Curzon Wharf net zero carbon scheme revealed in Birmingham
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.Greystar completes latest stage of OurDomain development
Greystar has completed the latest stage of its OurDomain development in Amsterdam-Southeast, adding 600 additional apartments.London co-living market: 2020 learnings and 2021 outlook
Built Asset Management delve into 2020 learnings from the London co-living market and provide an outlook for the coming year.
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EDITOR PICKS
The world has changed – what next for Build to Rent?
Covid-19 is a generational event that will impact the way people live, work and behave long after the pandemic has been controlled and a vaccine produced. But what will the impact be on the Build to Rent sector?
Major Build to Rent development – Kelvin Living – set for Glasgow’s West End
A planning application has been submitted for a major new Build to Rent scheme in Glasgow’s West End.
First look at Nottingham’s Island Quarter scheme
Developer Conygar reveal the opening phase of the Island Quarter scheme, Nottingham’s largest regeneration scheme.
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The hidden financial benefits of health & wellbeing series
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.
KFH release Annual Tenant Barometer showing opportunities for BTR
Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward’s (KFH) Annual Tenant Barometer reveals affordability most important factor to London tenants, with opportunities for Build to Rent operators.
The rental market – from high street to online
Apropos look at the changes in the rental market - moving from high streets to online - and discuss why proptech platforms such as apropos is so relevant now.
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