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Build to Rent in Cardiff

11 schemes in the Directory.

BUILD TO RENT IN CARDIFF

The directory lists 11 build-to-rent schemes in Cardiff, all of them apartment buildings. Together they account for 3,733 homes across the 10 with a recorded unit count. 8 are operational and a further 3 are in the pipeline — 1 under construction and 2 at planning stage. The largest are Tai Afon (718 homes), Central Square (528 homes) and Anchor Works (432 homes). 7 operators run buildings here; the most active are Urbanbubble, Fresh and Grainger. Completions span 2022 to 2027.

WELL CONNECTED

10 of 11 multifamily schemes are within about 10 minutes’ walk of a rail or metro station.

Estimated walk times. Station data from NaPTAN (Department for Transport, OGL v3).

OPERATORS IN CARDIFF

4 more operators listed on the scheme pages below.

BUILD TO RENT IN CARDIFF: QUESTIONS

How many build-to-rent schemes are there in Cardiff?
The directory lists 11 published build-to-rent schemes in Cardiff, together accounting for 3,733 homes where a unit count is recorded. 8 are operational, 1 under construction and 2 in planning. The count is generated from the live database, so it changes as schemes are added or move status.
Which operators run build-to-rent buildings in Cardiff?
7 different operators run build-to-rent schemes in Cardiff. The most active by number of schemes are Urbanbubble, Fresh and Grainger (Urbanbubble: 2, Fresh: 1, Grainger: 1). Each operator profile lists every scheme it manages in the directory.
What is the largest build-to-rent development in Cardiff?
By recorded unit count the largest is Tai Afon with 718 homes, followed by Central Square (528 homes) and Anchor Works (432 homes). 1 scheme has no unit count recorded yet and is excluded from this ranking.
Are there build-to-rent homes under construction in Cardiff?
Yes. 1 scheme is under construction and 2 are in planning in Cardiff. Completion dates are recorded where an operator or developer has published one.
What is the difference between build-to-rent and a normal rental?
Build-to-rent homes are purpose-built or acquired for renting and held by a single professional owner, with an on-site or dedicated management team, rather than let individually by private landlords. Tenancies are typically longer and more flexible, and buildings often include shared amenities. Read how the directory defines build-to-rent.