What is the Build to Rent Forum?
THE BTR FORUM – ESTABLISHED, AUTHORITATIVE, INFORMATIVE
THEME for 2026: 'UK RENTED LIVING: SHIFTING THE DIAL'
The Build to Rent Forum, now in its twelfth year, is organised by Movers & Shakers, and is unrivalled as 'the UK's leading BTR / Rented Living Conference!'
This highly successful, authoritative, one day (content-driven) event, brings together Key Leaders from the Private and Public sectors, for top-level conversations and debate, to share knowledge and understanding, to collaborate, and to generate better outcomes for people, places, and business!
Since its inception in 2014, the Forum has established itself as a powerful, yet authentic, platform for the advancement and development of BTR and the rented sector; and has been a sell-out event each year!
THEME - 'UK RENTED LIVING: SHIFTING THE DIAL'
- Driving Socio Economic Growth, aligning with Lifestyle and Behavioural Trends
- Attracting Investment and Accelerating Housing delivery
- Expanding the range of rental options - delivering more choice
Now well established in the UK, 'Rented Living’, in its various forms, offers the opportunity to make a major contribution to solving the UK’s housing crisis; providing homes for people at all life stages, and across different social groups, driving social improvement and economic growth. Despite the challenges, particularly in terms of the regulatory process and viability, the dial is shifting as both local and central governments are now increasingly supporting the delivery of 'rented living'.
The default assumption that everyone wants to own a home, is being eroded, with a more agile population, particularly millennials, who view the flexibility, choice, and benefits of 'rented living’ as a preferable lifestyle choice as well as cost option!
This conference will explore how we realise the ‘potential' of rented living, attracting more investment into the sector and accelerate delivery across the various differing rental typologies:
- Driving Socio Economic Growth, aligning with Lifestyle and Behavioural Trends - powering growth and meeting the needs / preferences, of current and future generations.
- Attracting Investment and Accelerating Housing delivery - how can rented living attract more investment and how can the delivery challenges be overcome?
- Expanding the range of rental options - delivering more choice - conversations on how 'rented living’ is widening its options and what’s next!
In a series of Keynotes, Presentations, and Panel Sessions, we will bring together leaders from the Private and Public sectors, to discuss the key issues, share their opinions, and expand our knowledge and understanding. This is an interactive day, and we encourage active participation. Quiz our contributors and get involved!
Investors in the Room
UK 'Rented Living' has already attracted significant inward investment; yet more investment is needed. International (and UK based) funding is vital to provide the level of capital flows required to deliver the number and mix of homes the UK needs to meet the demand and housing shortfalls. And so, at this year’s BTR Forum we are we are collaborating with Opportunity London...
Opportunity London
'Opportunity London’ will be using the BTR Forum as a platform for overseas inward investors. Places have been allocated and reserved for Investor representatives at the conference, for both overseas and UK based organisations. This initiative is aimed at driving in more investment, not only in London, but across the UK as a whole.
- Organisations and individuals looking at the UK Rented Living sector, and in particular Build to Rent, those interested in understanding the market, identifying opportunities, and making the right conntections.
- Investors, Developers, Pension Funds, Banks, Housing Associations, Government & Local Authorities, Surveyors, Property Lawyers, Consultants and Contractors.
A one-day conference that delivers on multiple levels:
- Be informed - Understand the intricacies of the BTR market; its challenges, and opportunities.
- Listen and learn - Delve into expert perspectives from frontrunners in the BTR arena, across the private and public sectors.
- Gain valuable insights - Stay at the forefront of BTR / rented sector trends, best practices, and emerging models.
- Network and Connect - Build relationships with the Industry’s influential players and stakeholders, broadening your network and potential partnerships.
