15 contenders for the HomeViews Best London BTR Development Award

15 contenders for the HomeViews Best London BTR Development Award

Here at HomeViews we love to celebrate our industry’s successes. Our resident reviews give unrivalled insights into the very best examples of residential housing in the UK. The annual HomeViews Awards allow us to recognise and showcase those developers and operators who are pushing standards higher.

The Awards will be announced at the UKAA Festival of Build to Rent in November. However, just to get things warmed up we thought we’d introduce some of the outstanding developments currently in the running for a Residents’ Choice Award. Here we’ll take a look at the contenders for the title of Top BTR Development in London.

BTR in 2020

It would be something of an understatement to day that 2020 has been a challenging year for the BTR industry. Developers and operators have had to adapt to rapidly-changing circumstances and maintain customer service levels in a dramatically different landscape.

However, we have seen BTR operators going above and beyond to ensure residents are well looked after. Our 2020 Awards will reveal those companies who were best able to the pandemic and all its associated challenges. As we explain below, we’re making sure that reviews from 2020 will have the most impact on our awards.

Awards judging criteria

The list below offers a rough guide to some of the BTR developments that could feature in the final Top 10 list in November. The list below is based on overall ratings from all reviews for those developments. However, the 2020 rankings will be assessed purely on reviews submitted in 2020.

Reviews from previous years are published on HomeViews but we want our awards to reflect the most up-to-date opinions of residents. This means we can celebrate operators who have made efforts to source regular reviews. It also gives a fairer view of those developments who are addressing resident concerns and seeing their scores improving as a result.

Top London BTR Development Award contenders:

10 George Street, E14

Vertus
4.48 (75 reviews) 4.48 (75 reviews)
Area guide to Canary Wharf
Image of 10 George Street, E14
Our fifth London Docklands development is 10 George Street, which rises 37 storeys above Canary Wharf’s new district, Wood Wharf. There are 327 ultramodern apartments available, all overlooking waterside gardens and boardwalks below. In addition, residents have exclusive access to “Vertus+.” This includes access to a 24/7 gym studio, self-service bar, private dining room and lounge which […] Read reviews and details of 10 George Street, E14

Charter Place, TW3

Greystar
4.67 (196 reviews) 4.67 (196 reviews)
Area guide to Hounslow
Image of Charter Place, TW3
Charter Place is an INSTRATA Lifestyle Residence, managed by Greystar. It features a collection of studios, one, two, and three-bedroom rental homes. Residents have access to an onsite gym, lounge, a private dining room, and co-working spaces. In addition, Charter Place is only a short walk away from Hounslow East Underground station.     Read reviews and details of Charter Place, TW3

Vantage Point, N19

Essential Living
4.60 (190 reviews) 4.60 (190 reviews)
Area guide to Holloway
Image of Vantage Point, N19
Vantage Point is a Build to Rent development by Essential Living, offering 118 studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. All Vantage Point residents get access to a range of features and amenities. These include a 24-hour onsite team, a rooftop BBQ terrace, games room and exercise room. In addition, the development is above Archway London Underground […] Read reviews and details of Vantage Point, N19

Elephant Central, SE1

Get Living
4.40 (144 reviews) 4.40 (144 reviews)
Area guide to Elephant & Castle
Image of Elephant Central, SE1
Elephant Central by Get Living is located in the heart of London’s Elephant & Castle. In zone 1, it has great connections to the City, and walking distance to London Bridge, and the South Bank. There’s a mix of, one to three bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses available fully-furnished. All with superfast WiFi included and […] Read reviews and details of Elephant Central, SE1

Sailmakers, E14

Greystar
4.71 (208 reviews) 4.71 (208 reviews)
Area guide to Canary Wharf
Image of Sailmakers, E14
Greystar’s Sailmakers is a Build to Rent scheme, which comprises of 327 units. It is within the mixed-use Galliard Homes development, Harbour Central. The site is situated on the Isle of Dogs close to the River Thames, and less than a 10-minute walk from the heart of Canary Wharf. In addition, transport links come courtesy […] Read reviews and details of Sailmakers, E14

East Village, E20

Get Living
4.39 (803 reviews) 4.39 (803 reviews)
Area guide to Stratford
Image of East Village, E20
East Village is a vibrant community in East London. It offers fully-furnished studios, one, two, three and four bedroom apartments and townhouses. All of these have Superfast WI-FI. In addition, parking spaces and storage pods are available for rent and free cycle storage is provided. Also, East Village is extremely well connected by the London […] Read reviews and details of East Village, E20

Dressage Court, E2

Essential Living
4.74 (172 reviews) 4.74 (172 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Tower Hamlets
Image of Dressage Court, E2
There are 104 rental-only one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Dressage Court, a development by Essential Living. Read reviews and details of Dressage Court, E2

Apo at The Gatefold, UB3

Apo
4.68 (183 reviews) 4.68 (183 reviews)
Area guide to Hayes
Image of Apo at The Gatefold, UB3
Formerly known as be:here Hayes, Apo at The Gatefold is a residential development comprising of 119 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. It offers commercial units including restaurants, leisure amenities and a music venue. In addition, the development is close to Hayes & Harlington station, the M4, M25 and Heathrow Airport. Read reviews and details of Apo at The Gatefold, UB3

The Well House, SM1

Greystar
4.42 (217 reviews) 4.42 (217 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Sutton
Image of The Well House, SM1
The Well House offers one, two, three-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Residents have access to facilities including a concierge and an on-site gym. Additionally, the development is a two-minute walk to Sutton station, providing rail services directly into Central London. Read reviews and details of The Well House, SM1

Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Fizzy Living, Greystar
4.65 (299 reviews) 4.65 (299 reviews)
Area guide to Hayes
Image of Fizzy Hayes, UB3
Fizzy Hayes UB3 is a residential development of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, managed by Greystar. It’s in south Hayes, right near Hayes & Harlinton Station, and just a short drive from London Heathrow Airport.  Also, the development sits between two popular green spaces – Minet Country Park and Lake Farm Country Park. Read reviews and details of Fizzy Hayes, UB3

No.4 Upper Riverside, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10

Greenwich Peninsula, Upper Riverside
4.07 (59 reviews) 4.07 (59 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Greenwich
Image of No.4 Upper Riverside, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10
Find No.4 Upper Riverside in Greenwich Peninsula’s latest neighbourhood – Upper Riverside. Residents have access to a wide range of facilities. These include a state-of-the-art gym and pool with a view of Canary Warf, designed by Tom Dixon. As well as this, North Greenwich station is only a 7 minute walk away, with links to […] Read reviews and details of No.4 Upper Riverside, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10

The Quarters Kilburn, NW6

The Quarters by Bravo
4.73 (131 reviews) 4.73 (131 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Camden
Image of The Quarters Kilburn, NW6
The Quarters Kilburn is located in north-west London, and is offering 82 self-contained studios. Additionally,  Kilburn Park station is a 5 minute journey away. As a result, residents have access to central London as Euston is only a 7-minute journey.  Furthermore, residents have access to parking, a concierge and a lounge. Read reviews and details of The Quarters Kilburn, NW6

Fizzy Canning Town, E16

Fizzy Living, Greystar
4.36 (190 reviews) 4.36 (190 reviews)
Area guide to Canning Town
Image of Fizzy Canning Town, E16
Fizzy Canning Town E16, as of December 2021, is now managed by Greystar. On offer here are one, two and also, three-bedroom apartments in a multi-storey building. It actually forms part of the larger Vermillion development, which is a few minutes’ walk from Canning Town Station. Read reviews and details of Fizzy Canning Town, E16

Montana & Dakota, Wembley Park, HA9

VervLife
4.10 (58 reviews) 4.10 (58 reviews)
Area guide to Wembley
Image of Montana & Dakota, Wembley Park, HA9
Montana & Dakota is a residential development. There are 140 apartments on site, with a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments available. Residents have access to a range of facilities including a residents gym and a hireable cinema room. In addition, there are two resident lounges with Sky HD TV, a pool table and […] Read reviews and details of Montana & Dakota, Wembley Park, HA9

The Quarters Swiss Cottage, NW3

The Quarters by Bravo
4.78 (95 reviews) 4.78 (95 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Camden
Image of The Quarters Swiss Cottage, NW3
The Quarters Swiss Cottage accommodates 102 self-contained spacious units for short-term stays. Guests can enjoy a range of services and amenities, including in house maintenance and housekeeping. Similarly, Finchley Road station  is less than a minute’s walk away, meaning easy access to transport links. Likewise, there is a great selection of shops, restaurants, bars and […] Read reviews and details of The Quarters Swiss Cottage, NW3

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