Build to Rent Partnerships in City of Westminster
Land to Homes plans build to rent schemes in City of Westminster with the long-term landlord in mind. That means durable specifications, efficient management, a mix of homes that suits local renters and, where planning policy requires it, an affordable element such as affordable private rent in England. We work through forward funding or forward purchase with institutional and registered provider partners.
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- No public offerNothing here is an offer to invest
- UK-wideEngland, Wales, Scotland and NI
Schemes around City of Westminster
We cover City of Westminster as part of Greater London. It is about a mile south-west of London, around postcode district W2. Nearby, we also cover Pimlico, London and Chelsea, all within 2 miles. City of Westminster is in the London region of England.
Around City of Westminster, we can talk to partners about land-led schemes with a housing partner, mixed-tenure developments and joint ventures with landowners. In England, where City of Westminster sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
To discuss a scheme near City of Westminster, call us or send a short note about the opportunity.
Our approach in City of Westminster
Not an offer to invest
Nothing here is an offer or invitation to invest. Arrangements are agreed privately with professional partners, each taking its own advice.
Forward purchase
The partner commits to buy the completed homes, while construction is financed separately until the scheme reaches practical completion.
Designed for renting
Layouts, storage, specifications and amenities are chosen for long-term letting and management, rather than adapted from homes designed for sale.
Forward funding
The partner acquires the site and funds construction in stages, with Land to Homes delivering the scheme under a development agreement.
Planning in City of Westminster: the English rules
Affordable homes in City of Westminster are usually funded through a mix of Section 106 contributions from market schemes and grant from Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036, or from the Greater London Authority in London. Registered providers, regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing, own and manage most of them. Land to Homes can bring forward land and build homes for councils and housing associations, including homes for Social Rent.
In England, the National Planning Policy Framework recognises build to rent as a distinct housing type, with affordable private rent as the usual affordable tenure. New private lets are assured periodic tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Appraisals must allow for Stamp Duty Land Tax, Section 106 obligations and, where charged, the Community Infrastructure Levy.
| Who decides applications | The local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority) |
|---|---|
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| How a sale becomes binding | A land sale becomes legally binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, after which the buyer registers the title with HM Land Registry. |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Questions about Build to Rent Partnerships in City of Westminster
What is build to rent?
Build to rent is housing designed and built specifically for renting, held in single ownership and professionally managed. It can take the form of apartment blocks or single-family houses. Homes are let directly by the owner or its operator rather than sold, and schemes often include on-site management and shared facilities for residents.
Is this an investment opportunity?
No. Nothing on this site is an offer or invitation to invest, and we do not take money from members of the public. Build to rent partnerships are agreed privately with institutions, registered providers and other professional parties, each relying on its own advisers and due diligence. We do not publish projected profits or performance figures.
How do tenancy rules affect build to rent?
Build to rent homes are let under the private tenancy law of each nation. In England, most new private tenancies are assured periodic tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Wales uses occupation contracts, Scotland the private residential tenancy and Northern Ireland the Private Tenancies Order regime. Schemes are planned with these rules in mind.
What is affordable private rent?
Affordable private rent is the usual form of affordable housing in build to rent schemes in England. Homes are let at a discount to local market rent, managed by the build to rent landlord rather than a housing association, and secured through a planning obligation. Eligibility and the level of discount are set by the council's policy.
Do you work with partners on schemes in City of Westminster?
Yes. We discuss schemes in City of Westminster and elsewhere in Greater London, including Highbury, Chingford and Hanworth privately with professional partners. Nothing on this website is an offer or invitation to invest.
Read more: Build to Rent Partnerships · Guide: Renting a new-build home: tenancy rules in England, Wales, Scotland and NI