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North Ipswich development site marketed for BTR potential
A high-density residential development site in North Ipswich, Queensland, has been brought to market with Build to Rent identified as one of its potential development uses. The site – at 35–37 The Terrace and 45–47 Lowry Street – comprises 4,048 sqm across multiple titles and is being marketed by Ray White Redcliffe. The property is being sold via expressions of interest – with offers due by 4pm on 30 October 2026.
TOGA proposes BTR and co-living in $553m Five Dock plans
TOGA has put forward plans for a $553m mixed-use development in Five Dock, Sydney, which would include Build to Rent and co-living homes alongside build to sell apartments. The proposed development spans sites at 33-43 Queens Road and 51-55 and 61 Parramatta Road and would deliver approximately 866 homes across four buildings reaching up to 28 storeys. The scheme could deliver 676 Build to Rent and build to sell apartments alongside 190 co-living units.
Student Roost expands Glasgow PBSA portfolio with 588-bed property
We're currently carrying out maintenance and you may experience some disruption. If something isn't working, please log out and log back in. If so, please re-login. Trending News |Loading... Student Roost has expanded its presence in Scotland with the addition of a sixth PBSA property in Glasgow. Bea Patel 11 August 20261 min read Student Roost bedroom at Merchant Apartments. Adjust the text size for this article.
Persimmon targets BTR growth despite lower H1 delivery
Persimmon continues to pursue Build to Rent opportunities as combined institutional and BTR partner delivery falls during the first half of 2026. Bea Patel 10 August 20261 min read Paul Rodgers, Managing Director of Westbury. Adjust the text size for this article. Persimmon continues to pursue Build to Rent opportunities as combined institutional and BTR partner delivery falls during the first half of 2026.
How industrial heritage influenced the design of The Arches PBSA
We're currently carrying out maintenance and you may experience some disruption. If something isn't working, please log out and log back in. If so, please re-login. Trending News |Loading... The Arches PBSA design draws on Newcastle’s industrial heritage, with its railway infrastructure and historic architecture influencing the proposals. Bea Patel 10 August 20261 min read Concept Image of The Arches at Pottery Lane. Adjust the text size for this article.
Capital&Centric reveals plans for three Huntingdonshire BTR schemes
Capital&Centric and Huntingdonshire District Council reveal plans for three new BTR neighbourhoods across the district. Bea Patel 7 August 20261 min read Adjust the text size for this article. Capital&Centric and Huntingdonshire District Council reveal plans for three new BTR neighbourhoods across the district. The UK Build to Rent market continues to evolve rapidly with new developments and investment opportunities emerging across major cities.
EMEA living investment jumps 49% on back of major multifamily deals
Large multifamily portfolio deals helped lift EMEA living sector investment by 49% in Q2 2026. Bea Patel 7 August 20261 min read The Skypark Valdebebas Build to Rent scheme in Madrid, Spain. Adjust the text size for this article. Large multifamily portfolio deals helped lift EMEA living sector investment by 49% in Q2 2026. The UK Build to Rent market continues to evolve rapidly with new developments and investment opportunities emerging across major cities.
HG Construction reaches 15 Gateway 2 approvals
HG Construction has reached 15 Gateway 2 approvals across its living sector portfolio, including the York Gate BTR scheme in Bristol. Bea Patel 6 August 20262 min read The York Gate Build to Rent scheme. Image credit: HG Construction. Adjust the text size for this article. HG Construction has reached 15 Gateway 2 approvals across its living sector portfolio, including the York Gate BTR scheme in Bristol.
Bluecastle submits planning for Birmingham BTR landmark
Bluecastle Capital has submitted plans for a landmark Build to Rent development in Birmingham at the former M&S site. Bea Patel 5 August 20263 min read Aerial view of the BTR development. Image credit: Iceni Projects. Adjust the text size for this article. Bluecastle Capital has submitted plans for a landmark Build to Rent development in Birmingham at the former M&S site.
Schroders Capital acquires affordable Build to Rent scheme in Southwark
Schroders Capital has acquired an affordable Build to Rent scheme in Southwark, with the homes to be let at Discounted Market Rent. Bea Patel 4 August 20262 min read Concept image of Ilderton Road in Bermondsey. Adjust the text size for this article. Schroders Capital has acquired an affordable Build to Rent scheme in Southwark, with the homes to be let at Discounted Market Rent.
Bray Fox Smith Living strengthens Living Markets team with senior hire
Bray Fox Smith Living has expanded its Living Markets and Investment team as it continues to grow its advisory offering across the UK's living sectors. Bea Patel 4 August 20262 min read Jason Farrimond, Director, Bray Fox Smith Living. Adjust the text size for this article. Bray Fox Smith Living has expanded its Living Markets and Investment team as it continues to grow its advisory offering across the UK's living sectors.
Mubadala commits capital to Italian living strategy
Mubadala has backed a new Italian living strategy focused on Build to Rent, affordable housing and market-rate residential opportunities. Bea Patel 3 August 20262 min read Adjust the text size for this article. Mubadala has backed a new Italian living strategy focused on Build to Rent, affordable housing and market-rate residential opportunities. The UK Build to Rent market continues to evolve rapidly with new developments and investment opportunities emerging across major cities.
71% of professional property investors plan BTR investment
More than seven in ten professional property investors plan to invest in Build to Rent, according to a new report. Bea Patel 3 August 20262 min read Adjust the text size for this article. More than seven in ten professional property investors plan to invest in Build to Rent, according to a new report. The UK Build to Rent market continues to evolve rapidly with new developments and investment opportunities emerging across major cities.
SW Properties submits plans for Rose Studios PBSA
Designed by Enhanced Architecture, SW Properties' PBSA will be branded as Rose Studios if given planning permission. Bea Patel 3 August 20262 min read Illustration of Rose Studios PBSA. Adjust the text size for this article. Designed by Enhanced Architecture, SW Properties' PBSA will be branded as Rose Studios if given planning permission. The UK Build to Rent market continues to evolve rapidly with new developments and investment opportunities emerging across major cities.
Melbourne development site brought to market with BTR potential
A large development site in Melbourne’s inner-east has been brought to market, offering potential for a range of residential uses including Build to Rent. Known as Kew One, the 3,756 sqm landholding at 79–83 High Street, Kew is being marketed by LAWD through an Expressions of Interest campaign. The site is zoned Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), providing flexibility for mixed-use, Build to Rent, build to sell or retirement living, subject to planning requirements.
Plans submitted for Wimbledon co-living-led scheme
Planning has been submitted for a mixed-use scheme combining co-living, offices, affordable housing and new public spaces. Bea Patel 31 July 20264 min read Concept image of St George’s House East. Adjust the text size for this article. Planning has been submitted for a mixed-use scheme combining co-living, offices, affordable housing and new public spaces. The UK Build to Rent market continues to evolve rapidly with new developments and investment opportunities emerging across major cities.
LRC Group acquires £48m West London BTR
LRC Group has acquired a major Build to Rent development in West London in a deal worth £48m. Bea Patel 31 July 20261 min read The 200 Hammersmith Road BTR development in West London. Adjust the text size for this article. LRC Group has acquired a major Build to Rent development in West London in a deal worth £48m. The UK Build to Rent market continues to evolve rapidly with new developments and investment opportunities emerging across major cities.
The Roc Club rises metres from live railway lines
HG Construction shares new footage as The Roc Club approaches full height, with the 24-storey PBSA development rising metres from live railway lines in London. Bea Patel 31 July 20263 min read Concept image of The Roc Club. Adjust the text size for this article. HG Construction shares new footage as The Roc Club approaches full height, with the 24-storey PBSA development rising metres from live railway lines in London.
Starlight completes first phase of The Parklands BTR
Starlight Investments has completed the first phase of The Parklands, opening the first homes at its new Build to Rent development in Dartford. Bea Patel 30 July 20263 min read Concept Image of The Parklands. Adjust the text size for this article. Starlight Investments has completed the first phase of The Parklands, opening the first homes at its new Build to Rent development in Dartford.
Fresh investment interest emerges in Unite Group
New investment interest has emerged in Unite Group, with reports highlighting fresh backing for the UK's largest PBSA provider. Bea Patel 30 July 20262 min read CGI of Unite's Elephant & Castle scheme. Adjust the text size for this article. New investment interest has emerged in Unite Group, with reports highlighting fresh backing for the UK's largest PBSA provider.
Unite predicts slowdown in new PBSA development
Unite Group says most new PBSA developments outside London are no longer financially viable, with higher build costs and regulation restricting new supply. Bea Patel 30 July 20263 min read Concept image of Unite's Central Quay scheme. Adjust the text size for this article. Unite Group says most new PBSA developments outside London are no longer financially viable, with higher build costs and regulation restricting new supply.
Irish living sectors investment could hit €1bn
New research reveals that Ireland’s living sectors could reach €1bn as investor activity increases. Bea Patel 29 July 20262 min read Ronan Group's Waterfront South Central BTR scheme in Dublin. Image credit: Henry J Lyons Architects. Adjust the text size for this article. New research reveals that Ireland’s living sectors could reach €1bn as investor activity increases.
Unite reshapes PBSA portfolio around UK's strongest universities
Unite Group is reshaping its portfolio around the UK's strongest universities, accelerating disposals and concentrating future investment in around 20 cities. Bea Patel 28 July 20263 min read Unite Students' Castle Leazes PBSA scheme. Adjust the text size for this article. Unite Group is reshaping its portfolio around the UK's strongest universities, accelerating disposals and concentrating future investment in around 20 cities.
Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England for now
Angela Rayner has ruled out introducing rent controls in England for now, signalling the Government's current position on rental policy. Bea Patel 28 July 20262 min read Angela Rayner, Housing Secretary. Adjust the text size for this article. Angela Rayner has ruled out introducing rent controls in England for now, signalling the Government's current position on rental policy.
Capital is ready, but where are the PBSA schemes?
PBSA remains Europe's top investment target, but Savills says the bigger challenge is finding enough institutional-grade schemes to deploy capital. Bea Patel 28 July 20262 min read Adjust the text size for this article. PBSA remains Europe's top investment target, but Savills says the bigger challenge is finding enough institutional-grade schemes to deploy capital.
L&G completes retail vision at New Acres Build to Rent
L&G has reached another milestone at its flagship New Acres Build to Rent development, as the scheme's retail vision comes to fruition. Bea Patel 27 July 20263 min read Adjust the text size for this article. L&G has reached another milestone at its flagship New Acres Build to Rent development, as the scheme's retail vision comes to fruition. The UK Build to Rent market continues to evolve rapidly with new developments and investment opportunities emerging across major cities.
Buttress strengthens leadership and conservation expertise
Buttress has strengthened its leadership team with two promotions and expanded its specialist conservation expertise. Bea Patel 24 July 20263 min read Pictured left to right: Grant Prescott, Jenna Johnston and Toby Cope. Adjust the text size for this article. Buttress has strengthened its leadership team with two promotions and expanded its specialist conservation expertise.
Access to stock overtakes financing as investors' biggest challenge
Finding enough institutional-grade assets has overtaken financing as one of the biggest challenges facing European living sector investors. Bea Patel 24 July 20262 min read Concept image of Eden Living's Laajasalo Build to Rent scheme in Finland. Adjust the text size for this article. Finding enough institutional-grade assets has overtaken financing as one of the biggest challenges facing European living sector investors.
Few sellers, plenty of buyers: Spain's BTR market remains tightly held
Over half of investors in Spain's living sectors have no plans to sell in 2026, leaving Build to Rent stock tightly held despite continued buyer demand. Bea Patel 23 July 20262 min read Centro Montecillos Fase BTR scheme. Adjust the text size for this article. Over half of investors in Spain's living sectors have no plans to sell in 2026, leaving Build to Rent stock tightly held despite continued buyer demand.
HUB's Head of Acquisitions to step down after seven years
BTR PeopleBuild to Rent (BTR)Co-living HUB's Head of Acquisitions is stepping down after almost seven years, having helped shape the company's growth, co-living strategy and acquisition pipeline. Bea Patel 23 July 20262 min read Miles Keeley, Head of Acquisitions, HUB. Adjust the text size for this article. HUB's Head of Acquisitions is stepping down after almost seven years, having helped shape the company's growth, co-living strategy and acquisition pipeline.
77 Marsh Wall mixed-tenure living scheme secures planning approval
BTR PlanningCo-livingBuild to Rent (BTR) Planning permission has been granted for Areli Developments' 77 Marsh Wall scheme, delivering homes across Build to Rent, co-living and other living tenures. Bea Patel 22 July 20263 min read Adjust the text size for this article. Planning permission has been granted for Areli Developments' 77 Marsh Wall scheme, delivering homes across Build to Rent, co-living and other living tenures.
Rayner returns as housing focus shifts to delivery
Housing leaders have welcomed the return of Angela Rayner and Matthew Pennycook, with attention now turning from planning reform to housing delivery. Bea Patel 22 July 20264 min read Housing Secretary Angela Rayner. Photo credit: House of Commons. Adjust the text size for this article. Housing leaders have welcomed the return of Angela Rayner and Matthew Pennycook, with attention now turning from planning reform to housing delivery.
European investors return to co-living as sector moves beyond proof of concept
European investors are returning to co-living as operational schemes prove the model, with planned investment approaching €4.5bn. Bea Patel 21 July 20262 min read Concept image of HAGBERG's L106 co-living scheme in Riga, Latvia. Adjust the text size for this article. European investors are returning to co-living as operational schemes prove the model, with planned investment approaching €4.5bn.
Landscaping milestone reveals next phase of Greystar's Pearl Yard Bermondsey
Bermondsey 1-5's landscaping has been completed at Greystar's Pearl Yard Bermondsey, revealing the next phase of the landmark Build to Rent regeneration. Bea Patel 21 July 20263 min read Concept image of Greystar's Bermondsey 1-5. Adjust the text size for this article. Bermondsey 1-5's landscaping has been completed at Greystar's Pearl Yard Bermondsey, revealing the next phase of the landmark Build to Rent regeneration.
European investors target €45bn for living sectors as confidence returns
European investors are targeting €45bn for living sectors over the next three years as improving confidence and fundraising support investment. Bea Patel 20 July 20263 min read Concept image of Eden Living's Laajasalo Build to Rent scheme in Finland. Adjust the text size for this article. European investors are targeting €45bn for living sectors over the next three years as improving confidence and fundraising support investment.
CBRE IM expands Spanish BTR portfolio with Valencia acquisition
CBRE IM has acquired a Build to Rent scheme in Valencia, further expanding its growing European residential investment portfolio. Bea Patel 20 July 20262 min read CBRE IM's acquired scheme in Valencia, Spain. Adjust the text size for this article. CBRE IM has acquired a Build to Rent scheme in Valencia, further expanding its growing European residential investment portfolio.
Manchester's latest rental data raises new questions for BTR
Go beyond the headlines with new data on Manchester's BTR market, with the latest city report offering a deeper look at what's shaping demand and investment. Bea Patel 20 July 20262 min read Adjust the text size for this article. Go beyond the headlines with new data on Manchester's BTR market, with the latest city report offering a deeper look at what's shaping demand and investment.
Kio acquires Melbourne Build to Rent project from UEM Sunrise
Kio Investment Management has agreed to acquire a development-approved Build to Rent project in Melbourne from Malaysian developer UEM Sunrise, strengthening its Australian rental housing platform with a new scheme in one of the city’s established inner-city suburbs. The transaction covers a site at 21–53 Hoddle Street in Collingwood, where plans have already been approved for a 407-home Build to Rent development.
77 Marsh Wall mixed-tenure living scheme recommended for approval
Build to Rent (BTR)BTR PlanningCo-living 77 Marsh Wall has been recommended for approval, with plans for a mixed-tenure living scheme that includes Build to Rent and co-living. Bea Patel 17 July 20263 min read View looking north along Millwall Inner Dock towards Marsh Wall. Adjust the text size for this article. 77 Marsh Wall has been recommended for approval, with plans for a mixed-tenure living scheme that includes Build to Rent and co-living.
PBSA tops investor acquisition wish list in Spain
PBSA tops investors' acquisition priorities in Spain, according to Cushman & Wakefield's latest Living Investor Survey. Bea Patel 17 July 20262 min read Nido Living's PBSA scheme, Nido Malvarrosa, in Valencia. Adjust the text size for this article. PBSA tops investors' acquisition priorities in Spain, according to Cushman & Wakefield's latest Living Investor Survey.
The Living Company advances Sydney BTR pipeline as works start at Zetland Parkside
The Living Company has moved another Sydney Build to Rent project into delivery, with construction now underway at Zetland Parkside as the residential platform continues to expand its pipeline across Australia’s east coast. The Sydney scheme is scheduled to welcome its first residents in January 2029 and follows another recent milestone for the business after it secured development approval for a co-living community in nearby Waterloo.
Build to Rent continues to command rental premium despite regulatory changes
New research shows Build to Rent retaining a rental premium across almost every region as rental supply reaches a seven-year high. Bea Patel 16 July 20262 min read 50-60 Charter Street. Image credit: Vertus. Adjust the text size for this article. New research shows Build to Rent retaining a rental premium across almost every region as rental supply reaches a seven-year high.
Lloyds Living acquires 980-home SFH portfolio
Lloyds Living has exchanged contracts to acquire a portfolio of 980 new SFH homes from Barratt Redrow, further expanding its Build to Rent pipeline across England. Bea Patel 16 July 20263 min read Adjust the text size for this article. Lloyds Living has exchanged contracts to acquire a portfolio of 980 new SFH homes from Barratt Redrow, further expanding its Build to Rent pipeline across England.
Watkin Jones and HGP's Stratford PBSA hits the market
Watkin Jones and HGP have launched the completed PBSA scheme in Stratford for sale, with lettings already under way.. Bea Patel 15 July 20262 min read The Venti House PBSA scheme in Stratford. Adjust the text size for this article. Watkin Jones and HGP have launched the completed PBSA scheme in Stratford for sale, with lettings already under way.. The UK Build to Rent market continues to evolve rapidly with new developments and investment opportunities emerging across major cities.
Amro explores sale of co-living scheme
Amro Partners is exploring a sale of its completed co-living scheme, with the operational asset understood to be valued at around £80m. Bea Patel 15 July 20263 min read The Rex co-living scheme. Adjust the text size for this article. Amro Partners is exploring a sale of its completed co-living scheme, with the operational asset understood to be valued at around £80m.
How DLA created a community across 578 Build to Rent homes
Lisbon Street in Leeds offers a case study in how DLA Architecture designed a 578-home Build to Rent scheme around a single residential community. Bea Patel 15 July 20265 min read Lisbon Street Build to Rent development. Adjust the text size for this article. Lisbon Street in Leeds offers a case study in how DLA Architecture designed a 578-home Build to Rent scheme around a single residential community.
Major Belfast regeneration plans include Build to Rent and co-living
A major Belfast city centre masterplan featuring Build to Rent, co-living and affordable homes has entered public consultation ahead of a planning application. Bea Patel 14 July 20263 min read Concept image of North Street-Donegall Street. Adjust the text size for this article. A major Belfast city centre masterplan featuring Build to Rent, co-living and affordable homes has entered public consultation ahead of a planning application.
Galliford Try completes Cardiff's landmark The Rise BTR
Galliford Try has completed construction of The Rise - a Build to Rent development for Lloyds Living in Cardiff city centre. Bea Patel 14 July 20263 min read CGI of Lloyds Living's The Rise scheme at Guildford Crescent. Adjust the text size for this article. Galliford Try has completed construction of The Rise - a Build to Rent development for Lloyds Living in Cardiff city centre.
Why PBSA planning decisions are becoming more strategic
Planning decisions for PBSA are becoming about more than design and regeneration. Councils are placing greater emphasis on evidence of need, market fit and long-term strategy. Bea Patel 14 July 20264 min read Concept image of the Keiller Quarter scheme. Image credit Manson. Adjust the text size for this article. Planning decisions for PBSA are becoming about more than design and regeneration. Councils are placing greater emphasis on evidence of need, market fit and long-term strategy.
Far East Orchard enters talks to acquire London PBSA development site
Far East Orchard has entered non-binding talks to acquire a central London site from a Unite Students subsidiary for a proposed PBSA development. Bea Patel 13 July 20262 min read Illustrative CGI view from Borough Road. Adjust the text size for this article. Far East Orchard has entered non-binding talks to acquire a central London site from a Unite Students subsidiary for a proposed PBSA development.
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