Build to Rent in Derby
5 schemes in the Directory.
BUILD TO RENT IN DERBY
The directory lists 5 build-to-rent schemes in Derby, a mix of 3 apartment schemes and 2 single-family estates. Together they account for 729 homes across the 4 with a recorded unit count. Every scheme is already operational; there is no recorded pipeline in Derby at present. The largest are Saxon House (297 homes), The Condor (259 homes) and Snelsmoor Village (94 homes). 5 operators run buildings here; the most active are Grainger, Ocasa and Picture Living. Completions span 2017 to 2023.
WHERE BTR IS BEING BUILT IN DERBY
The schemes are spread across the city rather than clustered: Castleward and Derby / Desborough lead, with 1 scheme in Castleward. 3 schemes have no area recorded and appear under the city only.
WELL CONNECTED
1 of 3 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 DERBY
2 more operators listed on the scheme pages below.
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BUILD TO RENT IN DERBY: QUESTIONS
- How many build-to-rent schemes are there in Derby?
- The directory lists 5 published build-to-rent schemes in Derby, together accounting for 729 homes where a unit count is recorded. 5 are operational, 0 under construction and 0 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 Derby?
- 5 different operators run build-to-rent schemes in Derby. The most active by number of schemes are Grainger, Ocasa and Picture Living (Grainger: 1, Ocasa: 1, Picture Living: 1). Each operator profile lists every scheme it manages in the directory.
- What is the largest build-to-rent development in Derby?
- By recorded unit count the largest is Saxon House with 297 homes, followed by The Condor (259 homes) and Snelsmoor Village (94 homes). 1 scheme has no unit count recorded yet and is excluded from this ranking.
- Are there build-to-rent homes under construction in Derby?
- Not at present. All 5 listed schemes in Derby are already operational, and no scheme is recorded as under construction or in planning.
- 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.