A new era of renting – Build to Rent
A relatively new category in the rental market, Build to Rent, saw total investment of £2.6bn in 2018, an 11% increase from 2017 and it looks likely that this sector will continue to grow quickly.
Whilst home ownership remains an aspiration for many, figures show the private rented sector remains strong, growing from 3.7 million in 2009 to 5.4 million today, with many home-hunters choosing to rent long-term, often due to affordability and flexibility.
For full briefing click here. Residential Property Review August 2019