Bespoke Consultancy from Market Research to Operations

1. Building Design Reviews

We know there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to designing a successful residential building. Drawing on our unmatched experience of launching and operating over 25 Build to Rent and Co-living schemes across the UK, we carry out detailed design reviews and provide tailored recommendations that align with your goals and vision.

Our in-depth Design Review Matrix brings together market trends, statutory requirements, best practice and real-world lessons learned. Through this process, we assess the impact of key design choices on rental values and operational performance – from balconies and furnished apartments to bath vs. shower preferences. The result is a design that maximises both appeal and profitability.

2. Market Insight & Analysis

A must-have report for any investor entering a city for the first time. This comprehensive report delivers clear insights into the city's context, connectivity, community and rental market – all underpinned by relevant comparables and market data.

Trusted across the industry, our reports provide detailed analysis of local demographics, wages, employment trends, transport infrastructure, rental activity and residential comparables – offering a complete view of the market and enabling informed, strategic decisions for your next project.

3. Rental Market Updates

 We provide location-specific market updates featuring detailed analysis of rental values, stock availability and demand, alongside broader market trends tracked over multiple years. This is combined with research into competitor schemes across a range of tenures, helping you position your development effectively within the local context. By benchmarking against both existing and pipeline schemes, we deliver tailored recommendations to maximise rental performance and strengthen your appeal to the target audience.  

4. Estimated Rental Values

 Our comprehensive pricing strategy draws on detailed local market evidence to establish base rents for each unit type, supported by a premium matrix covering floor level, aspect, view, furnishings and tenure. We benchmark against active competitors and provide highly reliable, market‑driven insights to ensure rents are not only competitive but also aligned to your target market.  

5. Operational Budgets

 We draw on our extensive operational expertise to produce comprehensive, line-by-line budgets tailored to all scheme types. These include forecasted rental income, ancillary revenue streams such as car parking and storage, and over 100 cost lines covering every aspect of operational expenditure. Depending on your needs, we offer either a high-level stabilised budget to support early-stage financial decisions, or a full operational budget that includes Year 1 forecasts, mobilisation and set-up costs, and a 10-year outlook. Both formats are institutional-grade and widely recognised as essential tools for robust financial planning.  

6. Management Strategies

 We offer high-level management strategies to support the planning and construction stages, alongside comprehensive management strategies essential for mobilisation and ongoing operation. Both documents address key operational areas - from fire safety to waste management - while the full strategy provides a more tailored approach, customised to your scheme’s specific assets, service offerings and operational preferences.