Faye Walker, Fry & Kent

The future looks bright for build-to-rent investors and tenants. Even during a downturn triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, build-to-rent fared better than other parts of the rental sector, and it looks to go from strength to strength. Where it all began Build-to-rent is not unusual in other parts of the world, such as the USA [...]

These are exciting times for the build-to-rent sector as these purpose-built rental properties begin to change the face of the rental market and raise tenant expectations. A key attraction of this type of development is the sense of community it can foster; if this is important to you, where are the best neighbourhoods to locate [...]

Over the past ten years, the number of private renters has doubled, with 20% of people now living in rented accommodation. There is a need to meet this increasing demand, and build to rent may provide the solution. The rise of build to rent Build to rent are new build developments designed specifically for residential [...]

Landlords and letting agents know the importance of looking after their properties and tenants in protecting their investments, but we have witnessed changing times over the past eighteen months. What new challenges to fulfilling these duties do these changes present? The essential work of block management To ensure proper maintenance of a residential block, inspections [...]