Overlay
Sector trends

Real Estate Digest: Deep-dive on UK Build-to-Rent

How the Build-to-Rent (BTR) segment emerged as a true success story within the UK’s real estate market.

The latest UK real estate market research & analysis

Over the past decade, BTR has emerged as a true success story within the UK real estate market. From virtually nothing, this sector has surged forward, delivering 8,000 new rental homes in the past year alone.

However, the landscape is not without its challenges. New construction starts in 2024 were 22% lower than the annual average of the previous 5 years, particularly affecting multi-family developments.

For our views on the outlook for BTR as well as current conditions in the wider UK commercial real estate market, download the latest Real Estate Digest.

UK Real Estate Digest

Gain deeper insights into these trends and access detailed analyses.

This material is published by NatWest Group plc (“NatWest Group”), for information purposes only and should not be regarded as providing any specific advice. Recipients should make their own independent evaluation of this information and no action should be taken, solely relying on it. This material should not be reproduced or disclosed without our consent. It is not intended for distribution in any jurisdiction in which this would be prohibited. Whilst this information is believed to be reliable, it has not been independently verified by NatWest Group and NatWest Group makes no representation or warranty (express or implied) of any kind, as regards the accuracy or completeness of this information, nor does it accept any responsibility or liability for any loss or damage arising in any way from any use made of or reliance placed on, this information. Unless otherwise stated, any views, forecasts, or estimates are solely those of NatWest Group, as of this date and are subject to change without notice. Copyright © NatWest Group. All rights reserved.

scroll to top