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UK build to rent properties

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What is a build to rent property?

Build to rent properties are new build homes designed for renters. Sometimes called ‘built for renters’, these homes are professionally managed and often include amenities such as gyms and coworking spaces.

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Greater London
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Greater London

100+ Developments

Greater Manchester
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Greater Manchester

70+ Developments

Birmingham
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Birmingham

30+ Developments

Bristol
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Bristol

10+ Developments

Glasgow
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Glasgow

9+ Developments

Leeds
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Leeds

20+ Developments

Cardiff
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Cardiff

9+ Developments

Nottingham
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Nottingham

10+ Developments

Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Newcastle Upon Tyne

6+ Developments

Liverpool
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Liverpool

20+ Developments

Sheffield
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Sheffield

20+ Developments

Edinburgh
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Edinburgh

7+ Developments

Why choose a build to rent property?

Professional management

Build to rent developments are managed by a company rather than a private landlord. They also usually include an on-site building manager and maintenance services.

Community focused

Communal spaces, such as lounges or coworking spaces are offered by most build to rent schemes. Many also offer a programme of resident events.

Resident reviews

Resident ratings and reviews are included on many build to rent listings on Rightmove to help you narrow down your search.

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Is build to rent right for you?

Find out more about build to rent homes and whether they might be right for you.

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Renter Guides

Our renter guides are here to help you through every stage of your tenancy.

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Frequently asked questions

Build to rent homes are designed specifically for renters. They are managed by a company rather than an individual landlord, and often have an on-site building manager and maintenance team. Build to rent apartments are typically in central urban locations, while build to rent houses are usually found in suburban locations.

Typical benefits of build to rent homes include new buildings with modern furnishings, responsive on-site management and maintenance, a café or coworking space, and an on-site gym. Many also offer a programme of resident events.

Some of the most common amenities offered by build to rent developments include an on-site gym, a resident lounge and/or coworking spaces, a concierge service with parcel collection, and resident events.

Build to rent homes are always new build, or newly refurbished buildings, and all are specifically designed for renters. The oldest build to rent buildings in the UK date back to the early 2010s.

Yes, you will usually need to complete a reference check for build to rent. This will typically involve affordability checks, a credit check, references from your previous landlord and/or employer, and a Right to Rent check.