Bricklane, the residential property investment platform, has continued to scale its UK single-family rental portfolio, deploying a further £110million during the latter part of 2025 to acquire 340 new-build homes on behalf of its institutional capital partners.
The acquisitions span a growing geographic footprint across the South of England and the Midlands, reflecting Bricklane’s expanding reach and deepening relationships with both national and regional housebuilders. During the period, Bricklane commenced investment along the South Coast, including locations such as Eastbourne, while building further concentration across Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire and London’s commuter belt. Activity has also remained strong in Midlands markets, including Solihull and Loughborough, among others.
The portfolio predominantly comprises two, three and four-bedroom houses targeted at the mid-market, catering to families seeking high-quality, professionally managed rental homes. Properties are located in areas that are well served by local amenities and transport links, with strong access to regional employment centres and major cities including London and Birmingham. All homes hold an EPC A or B energy rating, aligning with Bricklane’s commitment to delivering environmentally efficient housing.
The majority of transactions during H2 were completed with major UK housebuilders, including Barratt, Vistry and Persimmon, alongside a growing proportion of bulk acquisitions from smaller regional developers. Acquisitions have comprised a mix of both forward funding and forward commit structures.
During 2025, Bricklane underwrote over £5billion of potential new-build acquisition opportunities in its current active markets. The business says that its investment in technology and data enables it to identify markets with the greatest need for quality rental housing, aids the selection of the best-located estates for local communities, and assists the acquisition of the assets best aligned with local rental demand.
Bricklane says that its ambitions for 2026 will include further broadening its geographic footprint across the UK, supported by significant capital available for deployment and a strong pipeline of opportunities sourced directly from housebuilders. This sits alongside the business’ continuing activities in acquiring and retrofitting existing individual properties in in-fill markets at scale. These homes are enhanced through sustainability-led upgrades and aesthetic enhancements to meet the expectations of today’s renters.
Simon Heawood, CEO and founder of Bricklane, said: “Our recent acquisitions have further demonstrated the scalability of our single-family rental strategy, both in terms of capital deployed and the breadth of locations in which we are now investing.”
“Our investment in technology and data continues to be a key strength for the business, allowing us to identify optimal markets and efficiently underwrite opportunities at scale. Just as importantly, the strength of the pipeline we originate directly from housebuilders speaks to the value we bring as a reliable, fast-executing counterparty.”
“Our operational platform is continuing to mature, ensuring residents benefit from a consistently high-quality experience across a growing national portfolio. With significant capital to deploy and an increasingly broad opportunity set across both new-build and retrofit strategies, we are entering 2026 with strong momentum and a clear line of sight on continued growth.”
