AGENDA

Private  visits to Capital&Centric's Kampus and Get Living's New Maker Yards  are offered on a first come first served basis and can be booked once you have purchased your ticket to the summit.

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Hosted by: Tim Heatley

David Smith, Economics Editor of The Sunday Times, will explore the outlook for the key drivers of the rental market: Growth, employment, interest rates and inflation, and how these link back to the rental sector.

This session unpacks the evolving UK regulatory landscape—covering rental reform, building safety, and energy standards—and explores how operators can navigate compliance while protecting asset performance.

• Implications of the Renters (Reform) Bill across asset classes
• Building Safety Act: Gateways 2 and 3 introduce new project risk
• Compliance complexity in multi-jurisdictional operations
• Energy efficiency and ESG pressures converging
• Institutionalisation demands professionalised compliance

Moderated by: Lem Bingley

The panel will examine how evolving demographics—shaped by age, lifestyle, and work patterns—are reshaping demand across BTR, SFR, and co-living, and what that means for design, location, and investment strategies.

• Delayed homeownership driving long-term renting - fuelling sustained demand across BTR and SFR segments
• The rise of single-person households and tackling urban loneliness - co-living as a socially supportive alternative
• Family renters continue to drive SFR demand
• Work patterns reshaping preferences - balancing access to cities with suburban appeal
• Cultural shifts among Gen Z and Millennials - accelerated demand for curated living experiences

Moderated by: Andy Hillier

The event will break into three, 40-minute masterclasses, run by our event partners. The masterclasses will repeat again at 12.20pm, giving you the opportunity to attend 2 activities of most value to you. Registration is advised before the event. More details will be available on how to book after you register.

This is your opportunity to deep dive into areas that present the most value to you.

Glenbrook opened its first BTR scheme, The Keel in Liverpool, in 2015. It was the first institutionally funded BTR scheme in the UK; funded by Moorfield, the 240 homes scheme quickly let up, and remains one of the prime addresses in the city. Since then Glenbrook has designed and delivered several schemes, is on site building 1,800 homes today, and has 2,000 in the planning and Gateway 2 process in locations such as Manchester and Leeds, but also Birmingham and Milton Keynes.

The masterclass draws on the experiences gained from delivery, and uses the changing landscape to ponder what the next ten years hold. In particular the conversation considers both occupier and investor viewpoints - including amenity, design, construction, unit sizes to deal structure, debt and asset management.

Trafford Wharf is a £250m regeneration scheme that reimagines a disused brownfield site into a vibrant, multi-tenure rental community. The presentation will explore the design narrative behind this mixed-use model - combining Build-to-Rent, student living, education and public realm - and show how authentic responses to heritage, landscape and context can deliver long-lasting, sustainable communities.

Join the team behind the multi award-winning Mayfield Park (just next door to Mayfield’s Depot) which is kickstarting the creation of a whole new green residential-led district right in the heart Manchester City Centre.

Three, punchy, 10-minute presentations to showcase why community, design, and amenities matter.

Talk 1: Large Scale Co-Living: How Not to Lose the Sense of Community, and How to Create Variety in Design and Amenity

- Rosie Ashton, Design Manager, VervLife

Talk 2: Gym Design Vs Gym Functionality

• Maximizing space efficiently
• Improving user experience and motivation
• Supporting a variety of fitness needs
• Boosting property value and appeal
• Ensuring safety and compliance
• Attracting and retaining residents

- Robert Baker-Stevens, Head of Business Development, motive8
- Ashley Wright, Head Of Gym and Spa Management, motive8

How to strategically align sustainability goals with affordability and investment returns to deliver resilient, future-proof assets across asset classes.

• Balancing upfront costs with long-term operational efficiency
• Achieving affordability without compromising quality
• Establishing green credentials as a value driver
• Understanding energy performance and regulatory risk mitigation
• Renters are increasingly seeking eco-conscious living – how tenant demands are aligning with ESG principles

Moderated by: Lem Bingley

This session explores the evolving investment landscape across BTR, SFR, and co-living in the UK, highlighting how diversified strategies can balance yield, risk, and long-term growth in a dynamic rental market.

• Build-to-Rent: Scalable, institutional-grade product
• Single-Family Rental: Underserved, high-growth segment
• Co-living: Community-driven, yield-optimised asset class
• Forward funding and development partnerships
• Blended portfolios and diversified risk exposure

Moderated by: Andy Hillier

Drawing on fresh insights from Yardi and SAY Consulting’s whitepaper, this keynote explores how AI is currently being used across the rental living sector. It will unpack where adoption really stands today, the opportunities on the horizon, and the practical steps organisations can take to prepare for the next wave of AI-driven tools. Attendees will gain a clear view of both the realities and the potential of AI in shaping the future of rental living.