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ARL Annual Conference 2026

ARL Annual Conference 2026

The ARL annual conference is the UK’s definitive event for Build to Rent and professional rental living. On 10 November 2026 in Central London, senior leaders from across the sector will gather to shape the future of rental housing in Britain. One day. The whole sector. The only agenda that matters. 

Following unprecedented demand in 2025, the 2026 event will feature two dedicated conference streams:  The Strategic Conference and the Nextgen Pathways Conference. Follow this link to book your tickets and learn more about our Annual Conference.

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THE ARL MARKET DIRECTORY HAS LAUNCHED!

THE ARL MARKET DIRECTORY HAS LAUNCHED!

The ARL has launched a brand new rental living-specific Market Directory! The Market Directory will improve supplier discoverability across the rental living ecosystem, enabling direct connection with investors, operators and purchasers and ultimately, better BTR business. Publicly available on the ARL website, the ARL Market Directory will be accessible to over 5,000 contacts across our 300 corporate members and to any other business in the rental living sector, both in the UK and internationally.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE MARKET DIRECTORY
EDI in BTR

EDI in BTR

Developed in partnership with Dr. Nero Ughwujabo, Senior Strategy Adviser – EDI at The King’s Trust,– and the ARL EDI Committee, this white paper responds to the recognition that the UK rental living sector has a major opportunity to lead on EDI as a core part of better business, showing how to improve business value and return on investment through EDI. Download the EDI in BTR white paper here.

EDI in BTR
The BTRA Code of Practice for BTR

The BTRA Code of Practice for BTR

The Build to Rent Alliance - formed last year between the ARL and Real Estate:UK - launched a ground-breaking BTRA Code of Practice for the sector. The code seeks to shape a more consistent, transparent, and accountable framework for institutional residential in a time of heightened scrutiny and evolving investor expectations. To download a copy of the BTRA Code of Practice, follow the link below:

FOLLOW THE LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE BTRA CODE OF PRACTICE
BTR Resources

BTR Resources

The ARL has been building up a library of resources that will assist the BTR Sector in a variety of ways. Follow the link below to see our new Guide to Build to Rent and Glossary. Designed for government, local authorities, planning committees, investors, developers, consumers, residents, media, policy researchers and the BTR sector itself. It provides a clear explanation of what the rental living sector, including Build to Rent, is, who it is for, characteristics of the different typologies, how it differs from the PRS and how it can play a role in addressing the housing crisis.

BTR Resources

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Upcoming events

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Midlands Hub: BTR n Brew

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Join us for the next BTR n Brew organised by our Midlands Hub on Thursday, 24 September. BTR n Brew is ARL’s new local network for ARL member operators and on-site teams. Created for the people running BTR communities every day, BTR n Brew offers a fresh, informal way for operational colleagues to connect with […]

 

Manchester AI in Rental Living Summit

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Conference Theme Artificial Intelligence is reshaping every stage of the Build to Rent lifecycle—from identifying investment opportunities and designing smarter communities to accelerating lease-up, enhancing resident experience, improving operational performance and informing long-term asset strategy. Manchester provides the ideal backdrop for this discussion. As one of the UK’s most mature Build to Rent markets, the […]

 

Manchester Build to Rent Study Tour

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Join us this September for an exclusive two-day study tour in Manchester, exploring some of the city’s most exciting build-to-rent (BTR) developments. Designed for industry professionals, this tour offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the design, operation, and resident experience behind leading BTR schemes. Through guided site visits across Manchester, attendees will experience […]

 
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