What is Build to Rent?

The real estate sector is constantly evolving, and in recent years a new housing model has gained prominence: build to rent. If you are interested in the rental market or the world of real estate investment, you have surely wondered what build to rent is and how it may affect the future of housing.

The Meaning of Build to Rent

The term build to rent literally translates to “build to rent”. Unlike traditional residential buildings, which are built to sell each unit to individual owners, the build to rent model is based on building entire buildings exclusively for long-term rental. This means that the entire residential complex belongs to a single investor or company, which manages it professionally.

This model began to consolidate in countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States, and has gradually begun to be implemented in Europe as well. In our territory, it is arousing interest among both developers and tenants looking for a more stable alternative.

How Build to Rent Works in Spain

Build to rent in Spain has begun to grow in cities with high demand for rental housing, such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. Even so, more and more investors are studying the viability of this model in other cities with growth potential.

Build to rent buildings are designed with the comfort and needs of tenants in mind: they have common areas, services such as maintenance, security or green areas, and are managed centrally. In addition, they offer stable contracts and a higher quality of life for those who prefer to rent.

The Advantages of Build to Rent

Build to rent offers benefits for both tenants and investors.

For tenants:

• Quality homes, with integrated services and more cohesive communities.
• More stable and long-term rentals.
• More security and confidence, as the management is in charge of a professional operator.

For investors:

• Stable profitability through continued rental.
• Low tenant turnover and greater loyalty.

• Total control of assets and the possibility of offering personalized services.

These advantages of build to rent make it an interesting alternative for an increasingly dynamic and diverse market.

Build to Rent in Espígul

At Espígul we are always up to date with the trends that set the course of the real estate sector. Build to rent is a formula that we observe with attention, as it responds to the new needs of society and can fit into innovative housing promotion and management projects.

Whether you are looking to invest in a model like this, or if you are interested in accessing quality rental housing, at Espígul we accompany you throughout the process. Our team of advisors will help you make the best decision, aligned with your objectives and with the current market context. Contact us!