According to the real estate services company, £8.1bn is being deployed into the BTR market over 2024, a 90% increase from 2023 where £4.3bn was invested into the sector.

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The report also stated that 50% of the surveyed investors have over 30% of their allocated UK investment portfolios allocated to BTR — 13% of investors surveyed had no exposure to the market but had plans to expand into it in 2024.

Meanwhile, London zones one to three proved to be the most popular location for investors despite 28% of respondents voting it in last place.

Respondents noted that EPCs were the biggest reason why they would not invest in a property, if it rated D or below.