Who Lives in Build-to-Rent: An analysis of Build-to-Rent occupancy across England

PArtners

British Property Federation (BPF)
BusinessLDN
UK Apartment Association (UKAA)

Project

Research study

SKILLS

Data sharing/collaboration
Data analysis
GIS
Insight
Report writing

In its fourth year, this is a collaborative report representing the largest ever analysis of the Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector in England. It analyses over 122 schemes totalling over 40,000 residents on more than 19,000 homes. The sample analysed in the survey accounts for over a quarter of all BTR homes completed in the UK.

At present BTR still accounts for a small proportion of total rental stock in the UK but it is growing fast and its potential to relieve some of the pressure on housing supply is evident. The conclusion from the research continues to reinforce that BTR is delivering well-designed homes that provide value for money for renters with its extensive range of amenities and long leases.

A key finding from the research is that 92% of BTR schemes offer tenancies of up to three years and a quarter offer more than three years highlighting the security it offers. Another is that couples and sharers living in BTR spend less of their household income on rent than those in the wider private rented sector.

The report was launched at the UKAA’s Annual BTR Conference and Industry Awards in November 2022 and was well received. Highlighting the scale and depth of analysis that can be achieved on the BTR sector when organisations are willing to share data and market knowledge.

Who Lives in Build-to-Rent?

November 2022

An analysis of Build-to-Rent occupancy across England

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Previous issues

March 2022 issue
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The 2022 edition of ‘Who Lives in Build-to-Rent?’ developed in partnership with Dataloft, London First and the UKAA, is our third edition of the series and focuses on Build-to-Rent in London – including the provision of intermediate rented homes (affordable homes) in schemes across London.

November 2021 issue
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The 2021 edition of ‘Who Lives in Build-to-Rent?’ developed in partnership with Dataloft, London First and the UKAA, is our largest ever resident demographic study, analysing data from across England.

January 2021 issue
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An analysis by the British Property Federation, London First and UKAA examining the diversity of Build-to-Rent tenants, including their age, income, tenancy type, profession and affordability rating – across 10 developments in London.