2022 is shaping up to be a big year for the UK Build to Rent industry. This rental sector is growing month on month as investors and developers see the potential for substantial returns in these rent developments.
We at UK Build to Rent, have teamed up with one of the UK’s top Residential Development Research companies Molior to compile a list of the top Investors, Developers, and Asset managers in the Build to Rent industry. Keep reading to find out who they are.
What is Build to Rent
Build to Rent (BtR) is a way of developing housing that focuses on delivering purpose-built, professionally managed rental homes owned by one singular landlord with a specific focus on high-quality tenant satisfaction.
The growth of Build to Rent in the UK
An analysis published by the British Property Federation (BPF) shows the Build to Rent sector continues to grow at pace, with the number of completed homes increasing by a fifth (19%) in the past twelve months.
This dramatic increase in growth is due to several reasons. The main reason is that Build to Rent offers a number of benefits that are appealing to both investors and tenants.
Build to Rent developments are usually located in city center locations, which offer residents easy access to amenities and public transport links.
In addition to this rental values have bounced back to the pre-pandemic level offering investors security in the returns of their long-term investment.
This makes the development of Build to Rent a win-win for both owner and tenant. With such an advantageous business offering let’s take a look at the Top 20 Build to Rent companies in the UK in 2022.
The business will be evaluated on a number of units open and under management with reference to pipeline development and will also include affordable private rent units.
Top 20 UK Build to Rent Companies
| Build to Rent Company | Total Units | In Progress | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Capital with Simple Life Homes | 8000 | 3000 | 5000 |
| Get Living | 3556 | 737 | 2819 |
| Greystar Europe Holdings | 3414 | 984 | 2430 |
| Quintain | 3031 | 279 | 2752 |
| L&Q PRS | 2393 | 70 | 2323 |
| Realstar Group with Quadreal | 1961 | 791 | 1170 |
| Canary Wharf Group Vertus | 1897 | 760 | 1137 |
| M&G Real Estate | 1839 | 186 | 1653 |
| Invesco Real Estate | 1745 | 371 | 1374 |
| EEH Ventures | 1635 | 0 | 1635 |
| Notting Hill Genesis | 1600 | 99 | 1501 |
| Legal & General | 1595 | 1221 | 374 |
| Westfield Europe with Quadreal & PSP Investments | 1224 | 1224 | 0 |
| Lendlease with CPPIB | 904 | 241 | 663 |
| Criterion Capital - dstrkt | 887 | 0 | 887 |
| Grainger | 878 | 278 | 600 |
| Long Harbour | 660 | 282 | 378 |
| A2Dominion | 578 | 0 | 578 |
| Essential Living | 537 | 128 | 409 |
| Mitsubishi Estate Company | 534 | 534 | 0 |
FAQ
How is Build to Rent Different from PRS?
PRS stands for Private Rented Sector, and it is a collective term that covers all privately owned property for rent which includes Build to Rent and other conventional private rentals. Build to Rent is a specialised segment within the Private Market Rent homes sector.
How can my business enter the Build to Rent industry
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