UK rental guarantor service Housing Hand has pointed to the Build to Rent (BtR) sector as one of the key housing trends of 2022. As renters return to cities and embrace the urban lifestyle once more, developers and investors are racing to meet their needs through a range of creative new schemes.

James Maguire, head of sales and business development at Housing Hand, commented: “2022 will be the year that the Build to Rent sector finally comes into its own, as the market matures in multiple ways. It is perhaps unsurprising that tenants are embracing the opportunity to live in homes designed to give them a superior living experience. And this demand is driving developers and investors to build more and more BtR homes – as is the fact that tenants in these properties often stay for longer and pay higher rents.”

Research by ideal flatmate looked specifically at the cost of Build to Rent accommodation compared to renting privately in a buy-to-let property. The data showed that Build to Rent was on average 15% more expensive. But with added extras such as roof gardens, gyms, resident lounges and plenty more included, and often the price of bills too, it’s fair to say that BtR residents usually get more bang for their buck.

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