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How to find new homes for rent

Use Buildington to find Build-to-Rent developments and other types of rental buildings.

These buildings contain rental properties, such as flats and houses, that are owned and managed by private landlords but there is also a range of options offered in purpose-built developments.

Here is how to find new homes for rent with Buildington search:

  1. Go to New Developments 
  2. Choose the location, building type Residential and for schemes use class Sui Generis
  3. Click See Results

Rental Developments

There are generally four types of residential rental property developments in London – Build-to-Rent, Co-living, student accommodation, and serviced apartments.

Co-living developments are purpose-built buildings that are designed specifically for co-living and often include additional amenities such as shared workspaces, fitness facilities, and social spaces. Choose Sui Generis in the search in addition to the Residential building type to find co-living developments. See the list of Co-living Operators.

Student accommodation developments are purpose-built buildings that are designed specifically to provide housing for students. Choose Sui Generis in the search in addition to the Residential building type to find Student Accommodation developments. See the list of Student Accommodation Operators.

A serviced apartment block development is a multi-unit residential building that offers furnished, self-contained apartments for short-term or extended stays. These apartments typically include amenities such as housekeeping, laundry, and recreational facilities, and are often used as a more homely alternative to traditional hotel accommodation. See the list of Serviced Apartment Operators.

Build-to-rent (BTR) refers to a type of property development in which a building is constructed specifically for the purpose of being rented out as a residential or commercial property. Usually owned by institutional investors and managed by a professional property management company, which is responsible for maintaining the building and providing services to tenants.

Who are the top Build-to-Rent Operators in London?

Build-to-rent operators are companies that own and manage multi-unit residential buildings that are specifically designed for long-term rental, and often offer a range of amenities and services to tenants.

See our top list of Build-to-Rent operators in London and click on the name to see their track records.

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