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Build to Rent in Exeter

6 schemes in the Directory.

BUILD TO RENT IN EXETER

The directory lists 6 build-to-rent schemes in Exeter, mostly apartment buildings, with 2 single-family estates on the edges of the city. Together they account for 819 homes across the 4 with a recorded unit count. 4 are operational and a further 2 are in the pipeline — 1 under construction and 1 at planning stage. The largest are The Harlequin Centre (361 homes), Mary Arches Street (309 homes) and The Gorge (133 homes). 4 operators run buildings here; the most active are Fresh, Simple Life Management and Vonder. Completions span 2023 to 2024.

WHERE BTR IS BEING BUILT IN EXETER

Schemes with a recorded area cluster in Monkerton, with 1 scheme. 5 schemes have no area recorded and appear under the city only.

WELL CONNECTED

2 of 4 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 EXETER

1 more operator listed on the scheme pages below.

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BUILD TO RENT IN EXETER: QUESTIONS

How many build-to-rent schemes are there in Exeter?
The directory lists 6 published build-to-rent schemes in Exeter, together accounting for 819 homes where a unit count is recorded. 4 are operational, 1 under construction and 1 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 Exeter?
4 different operators run build-to-rent schemes in Exeter. The most active by number of schemes are Fresh, Simple Life Management and Vonder (Fresh: 1, Simple Life Management: 1, Vonder: 1). Each operator profile lists every scheme it manages in the directory.
What is the largest build-to-rent development in Exeter?
By recorded unit count the largest is The Harlequin Centre with 361 homes, followed by Mary Arches Street (309 homes) and The Gorge (133 homes). 2 schemes have no unit count recorded yet and are excluded from this ranking.
Are there build-to-rent homes under construction in Exeter?
Yes. 1 scheme is under construction and 1 is in planning in Exeter. 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.