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Build To Rent Annual Conference (BTRAC) 2024
Trends Shaping BTR, Growth In SFR And The Living Sectors
Afternoon Cocktail & Networking on June 11th
A Full Day's Worth Of Content on June 12th
Event Ended On: Tuesday June 11 2024
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Headline Presenting Partner
At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK’s most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond.
Our new Operational Living division brings over a decade of direct experience in PBSA, CoLiving, Build to Rent, Single Family Housing, Later Living and Retirement. Our team has consulted on over 75,000 beds across these sectors.
We provide unparalleled insights from socio-economic, employment and affordability reporting to rental projections, operational cost modelling, design for operation advice, PropTech and ESG advice as well as Capital Markets valuation and funding advice.
Bidwells. Well informed.
Event Host
VERTUS
Vertus by Canary Wharf Group (CWG)
Vertus is home to over 2,000 residents who choose a life of ease, closeness and moments they’ll never forget, renting apartments in London’s global neighbourhood, Canary Wharf. Those who settle at 10 George Street, 8 Water Street and Newfoundland enjoy care-free days with sun-soaked terraces, rooftop gardens, communal lounges and a packed programme of social events – among a team dedicated to their experience. In 2026 and early 2027, 40 and 50-60 Charter Street will introduce 1,300 new homes to Vertus. Canary Wharf’s neighbourhood connects Vertus buildings. It’s alive with shops, bars, restaurants, sports venues, green spaces, a GP and primary school, complemented by the calming waters of the historic docks. From 2024, guests can choose to stay in aparthotels a shorter and flexible, unforgettable visit to London. Vertus prides itself on being “the one you spend time, share moments and feel great with”. The brand strives for perfection in everything it does, so residents and guests feel they truly belong. Each apartment is made by CWG and managed by Team Vertus, the landlord based in the neighbourhood.
Find out more
Visit thisisvertus.com
Follow @thisisvertus on Instagram; @Vertus on LinkedIn
Email hello@thisisvertus.com to ask any questions
Speakers and Panels
Keynote Interview
State Of The Market From Market Leaders
Charting A Course For Build To Rent Properties
Swift Foundations: Examine The Key Costs And Considerations To Build Quality BTR
Understand The Building Blocks For BTR Development Construction & Financing
Building A Community: BTR’s Social Impact
Explore Rented Residential's Social Impact And Learn To Navigate Planning
Smart Living: Adapting BTR For Modern Renters and Lifestyles
Enhance Your Operations Through Innovative Technology And Strategies
SFR Market Gauge: Outgrowing The Shadow Of BTR
A Deep Dive Into One Of The Hottest Residential Asset Classes
Innovation In Design And Space: Explore The Future Of BTR Living
Refine Development and Design Strategies In Line With Tenant Desire's
BTRAC IS BACK: Join Bisnow's 2024 Annual Build-To-Rent Conference
Following a successful 2023 event, Bisnow's 6th edition of our Build To Rent Annual Conference (BTRAC) is back! Once again we'll be providing more dynamic content and facilitating more networking opportunities than ever!
Throughout 2023 this asset class saw extraordinary investment and development. A new report by BNP Paribas Real Estate U.K. reveals that build to rent and single-family housing investment activity hit £1.3B in Q4 2023.
As BTR enters the next stage of its growth, join us to find how the sector will fare in 2024.
This will be a one-of-a-kind, can't-miss Bisnow conference. We hope to have you with us for a memorable event in June.
What You'll Learn:
- The specifics of how to get deals over the line in the current market
- How to empower tenants to better use available space private or shared
- How to make the delivery of BTR more sustainable
- Understand the capacity for growth in the SFR Market
- The appropriate level of due diligence to conduct ahead of selecting a site to develop
- How to enhance the social Impact of your development for a wider community
- More about exciting new innovation's in design and space
What You Get: Your ticket includes two days of the most up-to-date, relevant and engaging insights into the trends shaping the BTR sector and plentiful opportunities for networking.
Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the UK's most influential commercial real estate investors, owners, developers, lenders, occupiers, consultants and advisors for dynamic and unforgettable content and dedicated networking sessions. With the largest audience of CRE professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us.
Questions about your ticket or booking? Reach out to customerservice@bisnow.com. For other questions, comments or press enquiries, email our UK Events Manager, Louis, at louis.chandor@bisnow.com.
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Agenda
| June 11 | Activity |
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4:00 PM 6:30 PM |
Networking & Cocktail Reception
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| June 12 | Activity |
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8:00 AM 8:35 AM |
Breakfast & Networking
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8:35 AM 8:40 AM |
Welcome From Bisnow
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8:40 AM 8:45 AM |
Welcoming Remarks From Vertus
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8:45 AM 8:55 AM |
Delivering Improved Yields As Flexible Rentals Mature
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8:55 AM 9:05 AM |
Opening Remarks From Bidwells
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9:05 AM 9:50 AM |
State Of The Market From Market Leaders
1. What do you each see as the most interesting thing in the current BTR market?
2. What are the keys to getting BTR deals over the line under these challenging financial conditions? How is development financing helping support this?
3. With a general election looming, what is the view on the anticipated change in government, both for existing assets and future investment opportunities? |
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9:50 AM 10:00 AM |
Demystifying BTR Development Funding
A Cashflow Overview Of Forward Purchase/Commitment, Forward Funding And Full Capital Stack BTR Development Funding And How These Have Changed Over The Past Two Years
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10:00 AM 10:45 AM |
Swift Foundations: Examine The Key Costs And Considerations To Build Quality BTR
1. What is the current pipeline of BTR developments and how is the delivery time for this pipeline being improved?
2. How are the costs of materials and construction delays impacting development strategies, and what are you doing to overcome these challenges moving forward? 3. How do we make the delivery of BTR more sustainable? |
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10:45 AM 11:10 AM |
Stretch Your Legs And Grab A Coffee
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11:10 AM 12:00 PM |
Building A Community: BTR’s Social Impact
1. Where does BTR sit as an offering in the consumer’s and government’s eyes? Are there any negative connotations? What are you doing actively to change this?
2. Tell us about how well designed and well managed places can contribute to delivering social impact? 3. How adverse are local governments to BTR schemes? What can we do to change the perception of BTR to help with schemes get through planning? 
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12:00 PM 12:10 PM |
The Ant And The Elephant: How Proptech And BTR Must Cooperate To Progress
ASK4's Strategy and Commercial Director, Jon Thornhill, signposts key takeaways from ASK4's latest whitepaper exploring the relationship between the BTR sector and proptech, including pain points, differences in motivations and ultimately how some of the gaps can be bridged.
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12:10 PM 12:55 PM |
Smart Living: Adapting BTR For Modern Renters and Lifestyles
1. In the context of post-pandemic living preferences, how has the demand for BTR properties evolved? What shifts in operational engagement are necessary to align with the changing needs and expectations of tenants in the UK?
2. With the rise of smart technologies and sustainable living practices, how can BTR companies integrate these advancements into their developments to enhance tenant experience and remain competitive in the market? 3. How are you using data to adapt your operational offering? 
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12:55 PM 2:15 PM |
Lunch, Networking & Site Tours
Site Tours Powered By Vertus
All tours run concurrently and it is only possible to attend one tour with limited availability. 1. Newfoundland Place 2. 10 George Street 3. 8 Water Street |
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2:15 PM 2:30 PM |
Keynote
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2:30 PM 3:15 PM |
SFR Market Gauge: Outgrowing The Shadow Of BTR
1. SFR is not new; Why is SFR scaling now? What is the capacity for growth in this market?
2. How has SFR emerged from the shadow of BTR, and where are we now with rents? 3. How are you navigating the relationships formed when buying standing assets from the build to sell market? How do you bridge the language gap between the two? |
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3:15 PM 4:00 PM |
Innovation In Design And Space: Explore The Future Of BTR Living
1. What role does the ground floor play vs the personal space in attracting the tenant?
2. How are you reimagining the shared space as an opportunity for an enhanced offering? 3. How do you drive affordability through design without compromising the standard of living? |
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4:00 PM 5:00 PM |
Post Event Networking
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