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.
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
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 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
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 ResourcesAlready an ARL member? Access the Best Practice Guide using your account details. Browse, research and read articles on how to manage risk, achieve great customer service and attain high standards of ESG.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon
All Rental Living & Pathways Conference tickets
Save the date for the ARL Scotland Hub Winter Seminar & Social on Tuesday, 24 November, 4pm-6pm. An opportunity to connect with industry peers, gain valuable market insights and enjoy an evening of networking in a relaxed setting. Following the seminar, stay for drinks and networking with fellow professionals from across the residential living industry. […]
Save the date for the ARL North East & Yorkshire Hub Winter Social on Thursday, 26 November, 4pm-6pm. An opportunity to connect with industry peers, gain valuable market insights and enjoy an evening of networking in a relaxed setting. Booking information is available below. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
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ARL (Association for Rental Living) is the leading voice for the Rental Living sector with the generosity and support of some industry visionaries. We are grateful for their vision and dedication to the association and the industry.
