A code of practice for build-to-rent
The Build to Rent Alliance has announced a new code of practice for the sector. The organisation, formed last year between the Association for Rental Living (ARL) and Real Estate:UK (RE:UK) says the aim is to provide communities with a clear, verifiable standard of accommodation, amenity provision and lifestyle experience significantly above the statutory minimum. […]
A warm welcome for measures to speed up planning decisions
Organisations within the construction, property and rental industries have welcomed the government’s new Planning and Infrastructure Bill. The bill, which has been introduced to Parliament, will see significant measures introduced to speed up planning decisions to boost housebuilding. Brendan Geraghty, CEO, Association for Rental Living, said: “The Association for Rental Living broadly welcomes the introduction […]
Completed Build-to-Rent Homes up 13 per cent
The number of completed build-to-rent homes in the UK has increased by 13 per cent in the past year to 88,100 units, despite market conditions slowing development activity. New analysis by the British Property Federation (BPF) shows the total number of build-to-rent homes completed, under construction or in the planning pipeline stands at 253,402. The […]