Build to Rent insights
Welcome to our insights hub, where we deep dive into the most pressing issues, trends and opportunities in the UK's housing association sector.
In our hub, you'll find a wealth of resources that bring together expert perspectives, innovative strategies, and practical knowledge. Our exclusive interviews with key industry leaders offer firsthand insights into the latest developments and future directions of the sector. You'll also discover detailed case studies that highlight real-world examples of success and challenges in housing delivery, as well as in-depth articles that explore the ever-evolving housing landscape.
Industry articles
Is co-living the missing piece in mixed tenure?
With house prices, the cost of living and rents rising as well as people wanting more flexibility around how they live, developers and investors are acutely aware of the growing demand in all sectors, including Build to Rent (BTR). We have seen an almost meteoric rise in Single-Family Living for example in the past year, but co-living in Britain has not seen the same growth as some residential sectors. But is this about to change?
NHBC and Vistry showcase the value of partnership working
Dracan Village is a beautiful new build development, located in Drakelow on the outskirts of Burton-on-Trent. It’s a prime example of a modern, quality house building. NHBC and Vistry partnered on the scheme, with all homes benefiting from NHBC’s warranty cover.
Lee Rowley MP opens inaugural NHBC Build to Rent Innovators event
NHBC, the UK’s leading new homes warranty and insurance provider, recently hosted the inaugural Build to Rent Innovators event in partnership with the British Property Federation.
The rise of single-family housing
Single-family housing is here to stay. It’s now an important pillar of the UK’s Build to Rent sector – but how has it reached these heights?
Interview with Stephanie Barbabosa, Head of Build to Rent at Lendlease
Niki Kyriacou, NHBC’s Sector Lead for Build to Rent spoke with Stephanie Barbabosa to discuss Elephant Park, Lendlease’s flagship development in London, and the future for BTR.
NHBC and Sigma Capital confirm UK-wide partnership
As part of its ongoing commitment and wider expansion into the Build to Rent (BTR) market, NHBC, the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-build homes, has extended its working relationship with Sigma Capital.
From Scandinavia to the US – reimagining the home
How does the UK BTR model compare with the US and Europe? The US is a decade or more ahead of the UK in this growing area - so what lessons can we learn from this?
The power of placemaking
Build to Rent (BTR) is an exciting and highly innovative sector that has continued to grow, with Savills reporting an incredible £4.3bn invested in UK BTR in 2022, a fourth consecutive record-breaking year.
NHBC launches Build to Rent insights collection
NHBC’s Build to Rent, Insights from Industry Leaders explores what today’s renters want from their homes, details the experiences of those at the forefront of the market and profiles some of the most exciting Build to Rent developments in the UK and the people behind them.
Video interviews
NHBC and Vistry - the value of partnership working
NHBC BTR Innovators – insights with David Reid
NHBC BTR Innovators – insights with Liz Peace
NHBC BTR Innovators – insights with Matt Carpen
NHBC BTR Innovators – insights with Michael Keaveney
NHBC BTR Innovators – insights with Victoria Quinlan
NHBC BTR Innovators – insights with Vivienne King
NHBC Innovators 2023 Highlights
Driving the future of Build to Rent: 2024 innovators highlights
Publications
Single-family housing jargon buster
This evolving glossary clarifies the myriad of terminology adopted by the rapidly growing single-family housing sector. This will be an invaluable tool, particularly for those newer entrants to the market.
Insights from industry leaders
Our insights collection brings together leaders from the Build to Rent sector to share their experiences and identify emerging trends.
