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The BTR Equation

The Case for Mid-Market Build to Rent

Institutional investment into UK multi-family has grown into one of real estate's most in-demand sectors since the Global Financial Crisis yet the market remains under-developed relative to more mature markets such as the US and Germany.

As the sector matures, and we enter a very different macro-environment relative to post-GFC, we expect a shift in focus on the type of BTR product offered. Drawing on our exclusive partnership with the MSCI Residential Index, and analysis of over 400 BTR schemes across the UK, The BTR Equation: The Case for Mid-Market BTR sets out why both structural and cyclical tailwinds support mid-market outperformance over the coming cycle.

What's in the report

  • Net operating income will key to outperformance in this cycle – Why Mid-market BTR well placed to maximise NOI growth
  • The affordability ceiling – Mid-market BTR schemes well placed to grow rents sustainably 
  • How amenities and building management quality each affect asking rents and rental growth differently across the market
  • Comparing performance between OPEX heavy Vs OPEX light schemes

Cushman & Wakefield Living is the exclusive sponsor of the MSCI UK Residential Index. If you would like to discuss the report further, please contact the team.

Authors

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James Dunne

International Partner, Head of UK Living
London, United Kingdom


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Himanshu Wani

Head of Living Research
United Kingdom


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