By Brendan Geraghty, CEO of the Association for Rental Living Renters in the UK have for too long been treated as second-class citizens. Despite the reforms promised in the Renters’ Rights Bill, designed by the government to transform the experience renting, millions of people who rent…
I’m Ged, a leading UK BTR expert specialising in the single family market. What sets me apart? I am one of a handful of people that have built a business, and a team, to manage the largest portfolio of single family homes in the UK. I have worked in the…
Renting in the UK has changed dramatically over the past decade and it’s still evolving, with thousands more people choosing Build to Rent (BTR) homes for their flexibility, quality, security and sense of community. This September, Love to Rent Week returns to celebrate this change and show renters what modern renting really looks like today. Running from 29th September to 3rd October 2025, the campaign will…
Birchgrove is pioneering rental retirement living that delivers exceptional outcomes for residents while creating sustainable returns for investors. Unlike operators focused on sales or limited rental options, rental is what we do – through and through. Our communities operate on an inclusive rental model covering things…
Agendas released for Strategic Rental Living Conference and new, concurrent NextGen Pathways Conference on 6th November in London Diverse keynotes, panels, workshops and round tables will address how to reignite UK BTR delivery and look at where the future markets are Agenda will also cover operational data benchmarking, impact of…
We welcome the Scottish Government’s announcement of the plans to exempt the Build to Rent sector from rent control measures, as published in its Housing Emergency Action Plan yesterday. Designed to maximise investment in Scotland’s housing sector, such a pragmatic approach is what the ARL called…
Efficient appliance maintenance is a critical, yet often overlooked factor in the success of build-to-rent (BTR) properties. It can significantly reduce costs, minimise downtime, and boost tenant satisfaction – all crucial in today’s competitive rental market. For BTR operators managing large-scale developments, adopting best practices around appliance care…
ARL Welcomes New Member: Campbell Tickell
The Association for Rental Living, the membership body for all institutionally backed, professionally managed purpose-built rental living sectors, has contributed to the House of Lords Inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee, chaired by Baroness Taylor of…
