Build-to-rent sector demands a strong and united industry

摘要

Britain's build-to-rent sector is starting to motor. Completions are up and the number of homes on site or going through planning is really starting to rocket. In London there are 98 schemes under construction, of which 72 started last year. This is potentially a real step forward towards meeting housing needs. We must now ensure the sector continues to grow over the next year and becomes recognised as a mature and long-term part of our future housing market provision. We need to give the market - from institutional investors to planning authorities to those who will actually live in the homes - confidence we can deliver. We need to remove uncertainties, most notably with regard to planning policy and expectations.