Lounges, gyms and other amenities are included in the rent. Photo: Present Made
The Renters’ Rights Bill, due to become law this summer, will give tenants more protection. However landlords will still have grounds for repossession in circumstances such as needing to sell or occupy the property themselves.
If you're a tenant wanting security plus lots of other benefits, why not try a build-to-rent home that's designed specifically to be rented?
"Build-to-rent (BTR) is completely transforming the rental experience, offering high-quality, professionally managed homes that truly put renters first," said Anne-Marie Brown, founder and CEO of Love to Rent, a portal specialising in this type of property.
"Unlike traditional rentals, BTR provides long-term security, on-site maintenance and energy-efficient living. With flexible leasing options and homes built to exceptional standards, it is setting a new benchmark for modern renting. But it’s not just about the homes. BTR developments create real communities and fantastic amenities that enhance overall wellbeing."
These are some of the build-to-rent options out there at the moment.
1. Eyewitness Works, Sheffield, from £895 pcm
Cutlery was once manufactured in this listed building. Photo: Capital&Centric
A Grade II listed former cutlery works has been reinvented as a mix of one, two and three-bed flats, duplexes and townhouses.
They’re pet friendly, tastefully furnished and residents have use of a lounge, mini cinema, co-working space, private dining room and three courtyard gardens, one adorned with a giant, 100-year-old friction screw press as a reminder of the building’s past. Only a few remain, from Capital&Centric.
2. Gramercy Tower, Cardiff, from £999 pcm
Each apartment boasts a roomy open plan layout. Photo: Gramercy Tower
These one, two and three-bed apartments are spread across 28 floors in one of Cardiff’s tallest buildings.
For rent either furnished or unfurnished, they feature contemporary open plan kitchen and living rooms and shared areas such as a co-working space, lounge, cinema room, gym and a roof terrace with views across the city centre and bay. Visit Gramercy Tower.
3. Apo at The Holloway, Birmingham, from £1,195 pcm
Homes in this central scheme are arranged over four buildings. Photo: Apo
Conveniently located in the heart of the city, this new scheme incorporates 484 furnished and unfurnished one, two and three-bedroom flats, a 24 hour gym, lounges, co-working spaces and communal roof terraces.
Two blocks opened recently and two more will be ready in the autumn. Contact Apo.
4. Albion Place, Salford, Manchester, from £1,385 pcm
Houses have private gardens and parking spaces. Photo: Simple Life/Love to Rent
Two and three-bedroom pet-friendly houses are currently on offer, conveniently located for Salford city centre and Media City. Each is unfurnished and comes with integrated kitchen appliances, a private gardens and parking space.
After the initial 12-month tenancy you can renew for the same period or longer. From Simple Life through Love to Rent.
5. Platform, Leith, Edinburgh, from £1,470 pcm
Restaurants and bars are round the corner. Photo: Edmund Dabney
Roof terraces, a yoga studio, gym and cinema are some of the impressive facilities at this newly opened development in one of Edinburgh's coolest neighbourhoods.
Homes range from studios to spacious three-bedroom flats, and waterside bars and restaurants are on the doorstep. From Platform.
6. The Oakgate, Leatherhead, Surrey, from £1,525 pcm
Commuting's a breeze from this pet-friendly development. Photo: Get Living
Residents have the freedom to decorate these one, two and three-bedroom flats how they like, and to have pets.
Leatherhead station — which has direct services into London — is a five minute walk, making it perfect for commuters. Find out more from Get Living.
7. Present Made, Eddington, Cambridge, from £1,900 pcm
There's a home to suit households of all sizes in this friendly rental community. Photo: Present Made
Everyone from solo renters to large families is catered for in Cambridge’s first BTR scheme. Its consists of 373 pet friendly, full furnished homes: a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and three- and four-bedroom houses.
Regular events foster a sense of community, and there’s a gym, pet spa, cinema and a sociable lobby/co-working space. Contact Present Made.
8. The Eades, Walthamstow, London E17, from £1,950 pcm
You'll soon have the chance to live in the capital's top neighbourhood. Photo: Way of Life
In June, the first residents start moving into these new studio, one and two-bedroom flats, in a creative neighbourhood recently judged by The Sunday Times as London’s best place to live.
There’s a rooftop terrace, a private kitchen and dining room for hosting, a work area, gym with a yoga studio and a wellness treatment room. Five guest suites for visitors have been designed in collaboration with local artists and craftspeople. From Way of Life.
9. Quintain Living, Wembley Park, London, from £1,980 pcm
The amenities and outdoor spaces are hard to beat. Photo: Quintain Living
Luna, comprising 282 studio to three-bedroom apartments across two buildings, is the latest collection of homes in the country’s largest BTR scheme.
Amenities include a lounge, gym, work from home areas, a 21st floor terrace and The Black Hole, a bookable secret kitchen and private dining room with a hidden entrance. A dog run in the podium garden keeps canine residents happy. By Quintain Living.
10. Coppermaker Square, Stratford, London, from £2,545 pcm
Working from home is a real pleasure here. Photo: Tim Crocker
The final phase of this 1,225-home community launches this summer, comprising studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments with balconies.
Available furnished or unfurnished, you can choose from over 20 layouts and make the most incredible amenities including spa, gym, fitness classes, a private dining room, screening room, co-working space and roof garden. Visit Coppermaker Square.
11. Embassy Boulevard, Nine Elms, London, from £2,600 pcm
The first apartments will be ready to move into later this year. Photo: Moda Living
Reservations open this month for these art deco-inspired studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments, a stone’s throw from the US Embassy.
The development offers roof terraces, co-working areas, lounges, a library, a wellness and fitness suite, a golf simulator, karaoke and cinema room and a curated programme of events. By Moda Living.
