Majority of Property Investors Eye Build to Rent Sector
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Majority of Property Investors Eye Build to Rent Sector

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 6 September 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.

A recent report indicates that 71% of property investors are planning to invest in the Build to Rent sector, even as the number of new developments starting construction has sharply declined.

The findings come from Handelsbanken’s fifth annual Property Investor Report, which surveyed 200 real estate investors, property management professionals, and landlords. The research also reveals that almost two thirds (63%) of respondents intend to increase their exposure to houses over the next 12 months.

For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, these trends highlight ongoing interest in the Build to Rent market, despite challenges in new project starts. The report suggests that investor focus may remain strong in this sector, potentially impacting demand for property management and inventory services.


Source: Property118
About the author
Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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