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UK BTR Market Update Q4 2023

• Investment Levels: UK Build-to-Rent (BTR) market investment reached £4.6 billion in 2023, a record high, driven by strong final-quarter activity (£1.9 billion). Single-Family Housing (SFH) investment surged to £1.9 billion (5x growth from 2022), while multifamily investment dropped but remained significant.

• Market Shifts:

  • SFH now accounts for over 40% of total BTR volumes, surpassing the student sector in investment.
  • Regional markets dominate (77% of investment), with London's share dropping to 23% from 42% (excluding SFH).
  • Investment from non-European sources increased (UK: 53%, North America: 38%, Asia Pacific: 7%).

• Economic Outlook:

  • Interest rate expectations improved, with 4 interest rate cuts anticipated by year-end. Inflation easing supports pricing certainty and investment activity.
  • Forward-commitment deals and joint ventures remain prominent as investors share risk.

• Yields & Rents:

  • BTR yields stabilized due to easing financing costs and clearer pricing.
  • Annual rent growth (5.5%) eased from peak levels but remains above long-term trends.

• Supply & Future Outlook:

  • Total completed BTR homes reached nearly 100,000 (19% YoY increase). Total planned/under-construction homes reach 244,000.
  • BTR supply grows, but still represents only 1.8% of the overall UK rental market.
  • Expected cost inflation easing supports further development in 2024.