The 2020 HomeViews Awards are fast approaching. Taking place on November 19th as part of the UKAA Festival of Build to Rent, HomeViews will be presenting the only BTR awards decided by the residents themselves. We take a look at 15 contenders for the title of Best Regional BTR Development for 2020.
Many of the UK’s highest-rated BTR developments on HomeViews are located outside London. This makes the regional award a highly competitive and sought-after accolade among developers and management teams performing at the very highest standard.
2020: Challenge and Opportunity
2020 has been a year of great challenges as well as opportunity for the UK BTR industry. Developers and operators have had to adapt to rapidly-changing circumstances and maintain customer service levels in the midst of a global pandemic. However, market conditions also continue to create substantial opportunities for expansion, with record levels of investment into the sector.
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 respond effectively 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 regional BTR developments that could feature in the final Top 10 list in November. This list 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 improve as a result.
The contenders: Regional BTR Development of the Year
The Green Rooms, managed by AmroLiving, sits near Media City in Manchester. It offers a range of one to three-bedroom apartments for rent. Additionally, the development benefits from being pet friendly, waterside views, a residents’ gym and bike storage. The Green Rooms is also just just a few minutes walk from a wide variety of […]
Read reviews and details of The Green Rooms MediaCityUK, M50 Now managed by JLL, Duet is adjacent to the bustling MediaCityUK on the waterfront in Salford Quays. There are wide range of local amenities, including 15 bars/restaurants, shopping outlets, leisure facilities, a cinema, a theatre, and a nursery. The development comprises 270 pet-friendly one, two and three-bedroom apartments to rent. In addition, the building also […]
Read reviews and details of Duet MediaCityUK, M50 The Lansdowne, managed by Way of Life is located in Birmingham’s Edgbaston Village. The building offers 206 apartments, furnished or unfurnished. There are a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and duplexes on offer. In addition, residents have access to a wide range of amenities including 24h concierge and free super-fast Wi-Fi. Similarly, facilities […]
Read reviews and details of The Lansdowne, B16 Located on Suffolk Queensway in central Birmingham, Aston Place is less than 0.1 miles from The Mailbox and wide range of bars, restaurants and cafes around the canal area. Offering a choice of studio, one and two bedroom apartments, residents benefit from a free gym with fitness classes, resident lounge and co-working facilities and bookable […]
Read reviews and details of Aston Place, B1 The Cargo Building is a Build to Rent development by Hestia managed by Savills. It features one, two and three-bedroom apartments located in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle and facing the Albert Dock. Residents have access to free broadband, a residents’ lounge, a private gym, onsite management, underground parking as well as 24 hour security. The development […]
Read reviews and details of The Cargo Building, L1 by Hestia Leodis Square by Dandara Living is located in central Leeds. Comprising studio, one, two and 3-bed apartments, residents benefit from a free onsite gym featuring a wide range of equipment and free weights, spin studio and virtual training system. Leodis Square has a pet-friendly policy and the onsite team are available 24/7 to deal with […]
Read reviews and details of Leodis Square, LS11 The Residences Manchester offers luxurious Build to Rent options with one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as penthouses. Residents can enjoy a number of communal facilities, including a 20-meter indoor swimming pool, sauna, fitness center, work from home space, private dining rooms and a yoga and dance studio. Moreover, this development is conveniently located […]
Read reviews and details of The Residences Manchester, M15 New Maker Yards features 821 homes. These are a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments in the heart of Middlewood Locks. The development is located only 10-minutes away from Salford Central and 14-minutes from Spinningfields and Manchester city centre. In addition, residents have access to a wide range of amenities, including 24 hour security, […]
Read reviews and details of New Maker Yards, M5 Oxbow offers a collection of one, two and three-bedroom rental homes. It is located close to the River Irwell and only a 12-minute walk away from Salford Central train station. Additionally, it gives residents access to an impressive range of facilities, including onsite gym and a 24-hour on-site team.
Read reviews and details of Oxbow, M5 Previously owned by Moorfield, this development was bought by Grainger in 2021. Managed by Allsop, situated at the heart of Stephenson Quarter next to Newcastle station. It comprises of 283 pet-friendly, one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Residents have access to range of facilities and amenities. These include a 24-hour on-property concierge service, a private gym, […]
Read reviews and details of The Forge, NE1 The Slate Yard is a Build to Rent development located in Spinningfields, Manchester’s city centre. It only a 6-minute walk away from Salford Central. In addition, residents have access to a wide range of facilities including a 24 hour on-site team, a residents’ gym, housekeeping services and a residents’ lounge. The development is also pet […]
Read reviews and details of The Slate Yard, M3 The Trilogy is a HomeViews award-winning development comprising of 232 one, two and three bedroom apartment. This is more than an outstanding development. It’s the start of a whole new community – and a new chapter in your life. Feel safe whatever the time of day or night with 24-hour security, while the on-site resident […]
Read reviews and details of The Trilogy, M15 The Wullcomb is a Build to Rent development managed by Way of Life, located in the heart of Leicester. The building offers 297 apartments with a mix of spacious Manhattan studios alongside one and two-bedroom apartments. Residents have the option of choosing a furnished or unfurnished apartment. Additionally, there are a wide range of facilities […]
Read reviews and details of The Wullcomb, LE1 Deansgate Square by Renaker is a residential development in the heart of Manchester city centre designed by SimpsonHaugh & Partners. The development comprises of four sleek glazed towers which reach as high as 64 storeys, providing 1508 luxury apartments and exclusive penthouses, some featuring private winter gardens. The scheme incorporates high end residents’ facilities including 25m swimming pool, indoor tennis […]
Read reviews and details of Deansgate Square, M15 With 33 floors of apartments, Affinity Living Riverview is one of the tallest buildings in Spinningfields, giving you a breathtaking view of Manchester’s skyline from the floor-to-ceiling windows in every room. Located on a peaceful riverfront, Riverview is home to 332 pet-friendly apartments. Renters can choose a one, two, or three-bedroom apartment, all available fully-furnished, […]
Read reviews and details of Affinity Living Riverview, M3
The 2020 HomeViews Awards will take place at the UKAA Festival of Build to Rent. The event will run from 16th-20th November 2020.
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