The UK property market reached a milestone in 2024, with a record-breaking £2.5 billion invested in single-family private rented homes, according to Savills. This sector accounted for 51% of all Build-to-Rent (BTR) investments, marking a rapid rise in demand for low-rise, suburban rental housing. Previously representing just 5% of BTR investment between 2018 and 2022, single-family housing surged to 6.3% of total UK property investments in 2024.
This shift reflects investors rotating away from traditional assets like offices and logistics toward housing. The extraordinary growth highlights the sector’s ability to address the UK’s housing supply challenges while delivering strong returns. With institutional interest rising, single-family housing is poised to play a pivotal role in reshaping the rental market landscape.