And finally, BtR is largely funded by institutional investors, making it an effective vehicle for attracting domestic pension fund investment - aligning with the Government’s desire to boost such investments in the UK.
May 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM
And finally, BtR is largely funded by institutional investors, making it an effective vehicle for attracting domestic pension fund investment - aligning with the Government’s desire to boost such investments in the UK.
One reason for the city centre focus of BtR is its target market of young professionals. However, when comparing standard BtR and Co-living BtR, the types of homes provided suggest a potential under-supply of single-person or studio flats, which are in high demand within this market.
May 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM
One reason for the city centre focus of BtR is its target market of young professionals. However, when comparing standard BtR and Co-living BtR, the types of homes provided suggest a potential under-supply of single-person or studio flats, which are in high demand within this market.
In London, BtRs are spread across suburbs, while in other cities, it's concentrated in city centres and adjacent neighbourhoods.
The key question is whether this pattern should continue. While BtR supports city centre regeneration, local authorities must balance it with commercial space needs.
The key question is whether this pattern should continue. While BtR supports city centre regeneration, local authorities must balance it with commercial space needs.
May 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
In London, BtRs are spread across suburbs, while in other cities, it's concentrated in city centres and adjacent neighbourhoods.
The key question is whether this pattern should continue. While BtR supports city centre regeneration, local authorities must balance it with commercial space needs.
The key question is whether this pattern should continue. While BtR supports city centre regeneration, local authorities must balance it with commercial space needs.
BtR is now an important part of housebuilding in large cities, making up 12% of new accommodation in London and 14% in other large cities.
BtR’s focus on large cities is particularly interesting, given their long-standing housing challenges - suggesting BtR could help tackle this underperformance.
BtR’s focus on large cities is particularly interesting, given their long-standing housing challenges - suggesting BtR could help tackle this underperformance.
May 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
BtR is now an important part of housebuilding in large cities, making up 12% of new accommodation in London and 14% in other large cities.
BtR’s focus on large cities is particularly interesting, given their long-standing housing challenges - suggesting BtR could help tackle this underperformance.
BtR’s focus on large cities is particularly interesting, given their long-standing housing challenges - suggesting BtR could help tackle this underperformance.
BtR is highly urban-focused, with 96% of multifamily BtR stock in cities and 84% in large cities. London alone accounts for 44%. This sets it apart from the rest of the housing market, where cities account for only half of the overall housing stock.
May 21, 2025 at 9:21 AM
BtR is highly urban-focused, with 96% of multifamily BtR stock in cities and 84% in large cities. London alone accounts for 44%. This sets it apart from the rest of the housing market, where cities account for only half of the overall housing stock.
BtR has experienced significant growth over the past 20 years. It accounted for just 972 units in 2004, with only London and Reading involved. By 2024, this had risen to 89,439 units across 29 cities.
May 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
BtR has experienced significant growth over the past 20 years. It accounted for just 972 units in 2004, with only London and Reading involved. By 2024, this had risen to 89,439 units across 29 cities.