The Top 10 Developments to Rent Outside of London

The Top 10 Developments to Rent Outside of London

Here are the Top 10 Build to Rent Developments outside of London, as rated by verified residents on HomeViews.

This list was featured in the Headline Summary of our 2019 National Build to Rent Report, which was presented at The UKAA Annual Conference. If you would like to download our free report, please go to www.homeviews.com/insights

HomeViews’ mission is to provide verified and honest insights into what it is like to live in new build developments. In September, we announced our national expansion across the UK and have collected thousands of reviews across 8 UK cities including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Newcastle and Leeds.

Build to Rent refers to developments that have been specifically designed for renters. Instead of an individual landlord who might own one or a small portfolio of flats within a building, Build to Rent landlords own and maintain the entire development. Read more about Build to Rent.

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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 (216 reviews) 4.83 (216 reviews)
Area guide to Manchester
Image of The Trilogy, M15

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. The Residences Manchester, M15

Legal & General, urbanbubble
4.68 (249 reviews) 4.68 (249 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. The Slate Yard, M3

Legal & General, urbanbubble
4.54 (155 reviews) 4.54 (155 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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7. GreenGate, M3

JLL
4.54 (131 reviews) 4.54 (131 reviews)
Area guide to Salford
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GreenGate is a JLL development located in Greengate. All residents benefit from a 24-hour concierge and a range of other communal facilities, such as: an on-site gym, a landscaped courtyard, a residents’ lounge, flexible parking and family and friends guest suite. The development is situated just a 10-minute walk from local amenities and the key […]

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8. Clippers Quay, M50

Grainger, Amstone Ventures
4.12 (105 reviews) 4.12 (105 reviews)
Area guide to Salford
Clippers Quay, M50

Clippers Quay is a residential development by Grainger and Amstone Ventures.  Designed by Leach Rhodes Walker Architects, it comprises of over 600 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. In addition, it features an on-site gym, residents lounge, cinema room, work zones and private gardens. The location is ideal with bus and tram routes on residents’ doorstep.  

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9. Uncle Manchester, M1

Uncle - Realstar Living
4.43 (27 reviews) 4.43 (27 reviews)
Area guide to Manchester
Uncle Manchester, M1

Uncle Manchester by Uncle – Realstar Living is a residential development designed by . 171 studio and one-bedroom apartments in grade II listed Orient House on Granby Row, transforming it into UNCLE Manchester. The building also has a gym, art studio and co-working space, which are free to use by residents, as well as live-on-site resident […]

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10. Spring Wharf, BA2

Legal & General, urbanbubble
4.51 (185 reviews) 4.51 (185 reviews)
Area guide to Somerset
Image of Spring Wharf, BA2

Spring Wharf is a Build to Rent development, located in Bath. It offers a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments. The development is pet friendly and residents have access to a wide range of amenities, including a residents’ deck with a BBQ area and a gym, as well as an on-site concierge team. The development […]

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