A New Dawn for Scottish Build to Rent

A new chapter is unfolding for the Scottish Build to Rent (BTR) market, with National and devolved government policy, rather than market dynamics alone, likely to dictate the flow of capital into this sector.

The UK’s BTR sector is on track for another record-breaking year for investment in 2025, with £3bn invested up to Q3, which is up 35% year-on-year. “However, a tale of two trajectories is emerging within UK BTR. 

While the underlying market fundamentals of strong tenant demand and demographics remain robust, the primary driver of future returns is now the sharply diverging legislative and regulatory philosophies in Scotland and England,” says Iain Murray, Bidwells’ Head of Operational Living.