The Top 10 Developments to Rent in the UK

The Top 10 Developments to Rent in the UK

Here are the Top 10 National Build to Rent Developments in the UK, as rated by verified residents on HomeViews.

This list is featured in our 2020 National Build to Rent Report from HomeViews insights. The headline summary was presented at The UKAA Annual Conference by our co-founder, Hannah Marsh on the 31st October 2019. You can purchase the complete report or download a free sample at www.homeviews.com/insights

Build to Rent refers to buildings that have been specifically designed for renters. Build to Rent landlords own and maintain the entire development looking after all services. Read more about Build to Rent.

Tenants highly rate their Build To Rent developments. There is only 0.14 out of 5 between the top rated and the development ranked 10th.

The HomeViews’ mission is to provide verified and honest insights into what it is like to live in new build developments. Recently we expanded across the UK and have published thousands of reviews across 8 UK cities including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Newcastle and Leeds.

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Please note that this list is of 10th October 2019, and is based on a minimum number of reviews submitted in 2019. With thousands of reviews being added each month live scores will vary and will also include reviews from 2018.

1. The Trilogy, M15

Allsop Letting and Management
4.83 (218 reviews) 4.83 (218 reviews)
Area guide to Manchester
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The Trilogy is a HomeViews award-winning development comprising of 232 one, two and three bedroom apartment. This is more than an outstanding development. It’s the start of a whole new community – and a new chapter in your life. Feel safe whatever the time of day or night with 24-hour security, while the on-site resident […]

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2. The Cargo Building, L1 by Hestia

Savills
4.44 (117 reviews) 4.44 (117 reviews)
Area guide to Liverpool
The Cargo Building, L1 by Hestia

The Cargo Building is a Build to Rent development by Hestia managed by Savills. It features one, two and three-bedroom apartments located in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle and facing the Albert Dock. Residents have access to free broadband, a residents’ lounge, a private gym, onsite management, underground parking as well as 24 hour security. The development […]

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3. Dressage Court, E2

Essential Living
4.73 (143 reviews) 4.73 (143 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Tower Hamlets
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There are 104 rental-only one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Dressage Court, a development by Essential Living.

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4. Sailmakers, E14

Greystar
4.65 (157 reviews) 4.65 (157 reviews)
Area guide to Canary Wharf
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Greystar’s Sailmakers is a Build to Rent scheme, which comprises of 327 units. It is within the mixed-use Galliard Homes development, Harbour Central. The site is situated on the Isle of Dogs close to the River Thames, and less than a 10-minute walk from the heart of Canary Wharf. In addition, transport links come courtesy […]

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5. Vantage Point, N19

Essential Living
4.62 (166 reviews) 4.62 (166 reviews)
Area guide to Holloway
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Vantage Point is a Build to Rent development by Essential Living, offering 118 apartments – studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. All Vantage Point residents get access to a range of features and amenities. These include a 24-hour onsite team, a roof terrace, games room and exercise room. In addition, the development is above Archway London […]

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6. The Residences Manchester, M15

Legal & General, urbanbubble
4.67 (254 reviews) 4.67 (254 reviews)
Area guide to Manchester
Image of The Residences Manchester, M15

The Residences Manchester offers luxurious Build to Rent options with one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as penthouses. Residents can enjoy a number of communal facilities, including a 20-meter indoor swimming pool, sauna, fitness center, work from home space, private dining rooms and a yoga and dance studio. Moreover, this development is conveniently located […]

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7. The Lansdowne, B16

Way of Life
4.73 (169 reviews) 4.73 (169 reviews)
Area guide to Birmingham
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The Lansdowne, managed by Way of Life is located in Birmingham’s Edgbaston Village. The building offers 206 apartments, furnished or unfurnished. There are a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and duplexes on offer. In addition, residents have access to a wide range of amenities including 24h concierge and free super-fast Wi-Fi.  Similarly, facilities […]

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8. Elephant Central, SE1

Get Living
4.41 (138 reviews) 4.41 (138 reviews)
Area guide to Elephant & Castle
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Elephant Central by Get Living is located in the heart of London’s Elephant & Castle. In zone 1, it has great connections to the City, and walking distance to London Bridge, and the South Bank. There’s a mix of, one to three bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses available fully-furnished. All with superfast WiFi included and […]

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9. The Forge, NE1

Grainger
4.45 (64 reviews) 4.45 (64 reviews)
Area guide to Newcastle
The Forge, NE1

Previously owned by Moorfield, this development was bought by Grainger in 2021. Managed by Allsop, situated at the heart of Stephenson Quarter next to Newcastle station. It comprises of 283 pet-friendly, one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Residents have access to range of facilities and amenities. These include a 24-hour on-property concierge service, a private gym, […]

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10. The Slate Yard, M3

Legal & General, urbanbubble
4.53 (158 reviews) 4.53 (158 reviews)
Area guide to Manchester
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The Slate Yard is a Build to Rent development located in Spinningfields, Manchester’s city centre. It only a 6-minute walk away from Salford Central. In addition, residents have access to a wide range of facilities including a 24 hour on-site team, a residents’ gym, housekeeping services and a residents’ lounge. The development is also pet […]

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