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There are now 157,152 build-to-rent homes under construction or in planning across the UK, according to research published by the British Property Federation<\/a> (BPF)<\/h2>\n

Build-to-rent construction has jumped by 12% when compared with the same period last year.<\/p>\n

To aid transparency on the sector and its growth, the research has been produced by Savills<\/a>, commissioned by the BPF, and draws on Molior<\/a> data in London.<\/p>\n

The findings reveal that between Q1 2019 and Q1 2020, the number of completed build-to-rent homes rose by 42%, the number under construction decreased by 11% and the number in planning rose by 12%.<\/p>\n

\"Build-to-rent,\"<\/a>
Total number of build-to-rent homes recorded at the end of Q1 2020 vs at Q1 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Outside of London, the sector continues to see a significant rise in the number of homes completed with a jump of 58% in the last 12 months across the regions.<\/p>\n

With significantly higher volumes of homes moving from under construction to complete, growth in the number of homes under construction has been relatively static in London with a 2% rise and has decreased in the regions with a drop of 21%.<\/p>\n

Built-to-rent homes in planning<\/a> across the regions jumped by 41% in the past year.<\/p>\n

London, however, has seen a decrease in the number of homes in planning, falling by 10% since the end of Q1 2019.<\/p>\n

\"Build-to-rent,\"<\/a>
Total number of build-to-rent homes recorded at the end of Q1 2020 vs at Q1 2019 in London and the regions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While professional investment firms typically finance build-to-rent and manage the development for the long-term, the research also reveals the breakdown of the types of organisations actually building the new homes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Local developers are currently responsible for building 28% of the market, with UK housebuilders (27%), major UK developers (17%), contractors (14%), registered providers (9%) and major international developers (3% making up the rest.<\/p>\n

Coronavirus concerns<\/h3>\n

It is too early to see the impact of coronavirus<\/a> on the build-to-rent sector\u2019s housing pipeline but, on behalf of its members, the BPF pledges the sector\u2019s commitment to supporting its customers who are concerned.<\/p>\n

While the government has announced emergency measures such as Local Housing Allowance to cover at least 30% of market rents and income support of up to 80% of \u00a32,500 a month, professional landlords want customers to understand that if they are at immediate risk of defaulting on a rent payment, temporary relief is available depending on individual financial circumstances.<\/p>\n

\u2018A safe and secure home for everyone is fundamental\u2019<\/h3>\n

Ian Fletcher, director of real estate policy at British Property Federation, said: \u201cPain is being felt across all sectors of the economy, but build-to-rent remains attractive to investors and we know from past experience that demand for rental housing usually leads homes-for-sale out of any recovery.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur statistics show that a quarter of build-to-rent delivery<\/a> is now coming from major housebuilders and their support of the sector, through for example access to land, could really boost growth in this sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne concern is the London pipeline \u2013 the statistics show a sharp decline in the number of homes in planning across the capital. London was a leader in championing build-to-rent and the sector\u2019s role in adding much-needed new homes to its housing market.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe imbalance between housing demand and supply has not gone away, and if anything the impact of coronavirus has shown us that a safe and secure home for everyone is fundamental, and we should be doing everything we can to ensure the capital\u2019s housing market delivers for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jacqui Daly, director at Savills residential research, added: <\/strong>\u201cWe\u2019d expect high levels of uncertainty to increase demand for rented accommodation as people look to avoid longer-term commitments such as mortgages, or if borrowing remains more constrained.\u00a0 At the same time, we expect to see the leveraged buy-to-let sector to remain under pressure, driving demand into build-to-rent.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis means that once lockdown<\/a> is lifted, build-to-rent developers should be confident to progress stalled developments.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlso, housebuilders will face particular pressure to restore their sales rates when restrictions on doing business are lifted so we could see a greater role for build-to-rent to absorb stock. Housebuilders now account for 27% of total build-to-rent pipeline compared to just 10% just three years ago.\u00a0 We could see this share increase significantly over coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n

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