Guidance

Build to Rent: guide for local authorities

This guidance outlines practical options as to how local authorities can support the development of private rented sector homes.

Applies to England

Documents

Accelerating housing supply and increasing tenant choice in the private rented sector: a Build to Rent guide for local authorities

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The Private Rented Sector Taskforce has spoken to a number of local authorities to discuss the ways that it can support the private rented sector in their area.

Many authorities confirmed they wanted to support Build to Rent but that additional guidance on how to do so would be helpful.

This guide provides a number of practical options for local authorities to consider and examples of schemes being supported.

Updates to this page

Published 24 March 2015

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