Why Building Homes to Rent Makes Sense

As housing demand continues to rise, the need for rental homes is growing, with forecasts predicting over a million more households renting by 2020. With government focus shifting away from solely promoting homeownership, there is now a strong push for building a variety of housing tenures, including rentals.

The Build to Rent sector, designed for long-term institutional investors rather than individual landlords, is gaining traction. This model supports efficient management and the creation of mixed communities, offering both market and discounted rental units. Recent studies suggest that with adequate support, Build to Rent could significantly boost housing supply, adding up to 15,000 homes annually until 2030.

The sector is already making headway, with nearly 48,000 homes either in construction or planning stages across the UK. No longer limited to London, Build to Rent is expanding across various regions, showing its potential to meet the country’s growing housing needs.