Private equity steps up bets on UK rental sector

Private equity firms and pension funds are increasingly investing in UK rental houses, with deals for single-family rental homes reaching record levels of £1.5bn by September 2023. Institutional investors like Blackstone and CPPIB are joining UK institutions in acquiring thousands of rental homes, shifting focus from multi-family blocks to single-family houses. The influx of private capital into rental property is seen as a response to the housing crisis, offering more stability and higher standards for renters, while also generating stable returns for investors and increasing the overall supply of homes.

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