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Build to rent and we'll build your business

As one of the fasted growing asset classes, Build to Rent (BtR) is a great way to diversify your property portfolio. Whether you're a developer, fund, investor or operator, you'll need build to rent lawyers who can help you to develop your rental product and find opportunities for growth.

Working as an extension of your in-house team, we'll negotiate and conclude the development, investment and property documentation. With our housing and regeneration lawyers working alongside our Tax and Funds teams, we'll make sure the right product is developed for you and your business.

Full-service support

From site assembly and obtaining planning permission to lettings and asset management, we're able to provide you with a full suite of services. Whether it's a one-off transaction or a big long-term strategic programme, we have a track record of delivering a range of projects. With fresh thinking and a commercial focus, we bring together partners from across the private and public sectors to bring them to life.

If you're looking at tech-based solutions for your BtR scheme, we've got you covered. We can also help you with the likes of smart building and metering systems, data storage and sharing related advice.

A partnership for the whole lifecycle

No matter the stage of your rental product's lifecycle, we'll be on hand to help. For us, getting to know you and understanding your strategic objectives is essential to building a long-term partnership. We're here to get you where you want to be, offering innovative solutions alongside legal expertise.

As one of the fasted growing asset classes, Build to Rent (BtR) is a great way to diversify your property portfolio. Whether you're a developer, fund, investor or operator, you'll need build to rent lawyers who can help you to develop your rental product and find opportunities for growth.

Working as an extension of your in-house team, we'll negotiate and conclude the development, investment and property documentation. With our housing and regeneration lawyers working alongside our Tax and Funds teams, we'll make sure the right product is developed for you and your business.

Full-service support

From site assembly and obtaining planning permission to lettings and asset management, we're able to provide you with a full suite of services. Whether it's a one-off transaction or a big long-term strategic programme, we have a track record of delivering a range of projects. With fresh thinking and a commercial focus, we bring together partners from across the private and public sectors to bring them to life.

If you're looking at tech-based solutions for your BtR scheme, we've got you covered. We can also help you with the likes of smart building and metering systems, data storage and sharing related advice.

A partnership for the whole lifecycle

No matter the stage of your rental product's lifecycle, we'll be on hand to help. For us, getting to know you and understanding your strategic objectives is essential to building a long-term partnership. We're here to get you where you want to be, offering innovative solutions alongside legal expertise.

Awards and recognition

"We are grateful for the team’s invaluable support on all aspects of this transaction - particularly its specialist tax and finance expertise and understanding of the requirements of institutional funders."
Matthew Pullen, Eco World

The Legal 500 ranked our team at Tier 2 for social housing and commercial property: development.

Alongside praise for the team's broad range of real estate expertise, Nick Mumby was named as a Next Generation Partner. Richard Beckingsale was noted as "knowledgeable on regeneration initiatives," including as a member of the Urban Land Institute's independent review panel and contributor to the 'Build to Rent' Best Practice Guide.

Client highlights

Our multi-disciplinary team has worked across a wide range of developments and projects across the build to rent sector.

Real Estate - Living - Build to Rent - Client work - Transport for London

Transport for London

Transport for London

Advised on an office-to-residential conversion of a tower block above a station. The conversion provided high-class serviced flats for rent.
Real Estate - Living - Build to Rent - Client work - Moda Living

Moda Living

Moda Living

Advising a developer and operator of rental communities in the UK, on its joint venture with Aviva Capital Partners, Aviva's capital unit investing in real estate and infrastructure projects.
Real` Estate- Living - Apsley House Capital

Apsley House Capital

Apsley House Capital

Advised on the acquisition of a 628-home Birmingham BtR scheme, through its joint venture with Galliard Homes. Also supported on the onward sale to Blackrock and Outpost Management.
Real Estate- Living - Client Work - Quintain

Quintain

Quintain

Supported on the next major phase of the 85-acre neighbourhood being created at Wembley Park. North East Lands will deliver 2,200 new homes, which will be managed by Quintain Living as part of its BtR Community.
Real Estate - Living - Build to Rent - Client work - Transport for London

Transport for London

Transport for London

Advised on an office-to-residential conversion of a tower block above a station. The conversion provided high-class serviced flats for rent.
Real Estate - Living - Build to Rent - Client work - Moda Living

Moda Living

Moda Living

Advising a developer and operator of rental communities in the UK, on its joint venture with Aviva Capital Partners, Aviva's capital unit investing in real estate and infrastructure projects.
Real` Estate- Living - Apsley House Capital

Apsley House Capital

Apsley House Capital

Advised on the acquisition of a 628-home Birmingham BtR scheme, through its joint venture with Galliard Homes. Also supported on the onward sale to Blackrock and Outpost Management.
Real Estate- Living - Client Work - Quintain

Quintain

Quintain

Supported on the next major phase of the 85-acre neighbourhood being created at Wembley Park. North East Lands will deliver 2,200 new homes, which will be managed by Quintain Living as part of its BtR Community.
Real Estate - Living - Build to Rent - Client work - Transport for London

Transport for London

Transport for London

Advised on an office-to-residential conversion of a tower block above a station. The conversion provided high-class serviced flats for rent.
Real Estate - Living - Build to Rent - Client work - Moda Living

Moda Living

Moda Living

Advising a developer and operator of rental communities in the UK, on its joint venture with Aviva Capital Partners, Aviva's capital unit investing in real estate and infrastructure projects.
Real` Estate- Living - Apsley House Capital

Apsley House Capital

Apsley House Capital

Advised on the acquisition of a 628-home Birmingham BtR scheme, through its joint venture with Galliard Homes. Also supported on the onward sale to Blackrock and Outpost Management.
Real Estate- Living - Client Work - Quintain

Quintain

Quintain

Supported on the next major phase of the 85-acre neighbourhood being created at Wembley Park. North East Lands will deliver 2,200 new homes, which will be managed by Quintain Living as part of its BtR Community.
Real Estate - Living - Build to Rent - Client work - Transport for London

Transport for London

Transport for London

Advised on an office-to-residential conversion of a tower block above a station. The conversion provided high-class serviced flats for rent.

Key contacts

Nick Mumby

Nick Mumby

Partner

London
Richard Beckingsale

Richard Beckingsale

Partner

Co-leader of Real Estate Sector (UK)

London, Birmingham
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