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New Homes to Rent in Bath

Are there new homes to rent in Bath?

New homes to rent in Bath are newly built homes let to tenants, either by a private landlord, a build to rent owner or, for affordable and social rent, a council or housing association. Land to Homes plans new homes for rent but has none available yet. You can register interest so we can contact you if homes are brought forward.

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Tell us where you want to live and what you need. Free, no obligation.

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  • Free to registerNo fees, no deposit, no obligation
  • Hear firstIf homes are released near you
  • Affordable homesWith councils and housing associations
  • Clear informationTenure, specification and warranty
  • UK-wideEngland, Wales, Scotland and NI

Registering for homes in Bath

Our Somerset coverage is centred on Bath, postcode district BA1, and reaches 9 other places. Nearby, we also cover Trowbridge, Kingswood and Mangotsfield, all within 10 miles. Within England, Bath falls in the South West region.

Registrations for Bath cover larger family homes, homes for first-time buyers and accessible and adaptable homes. Planning in Bath follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.

Register for Bath and we will contact you if we bring homes forward nearby.

What we offer in Bath

Register interest for free

Tell us the area, type of home and timing you need. There are no fees, no holding deposits and no applications at this stage.

No homes to let yet

Land to Homes is a new business and has no rented homes available. We will contact you if suitable homes are brought forward in your area.

Modern standards

New homes are built to the current building regulations or building standards of their nation for energy efficiency, insulation and safety.

Tenancy rules by nation

Tenancies differ across the UK. We explain the general position in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland so you know what to expect.

Planning in Bath: the English rules

Renting a new home in Bath? In England, most private tenancies are now assured periodic tenancies with no fixed end date, and since 1 May 2026 landlords can no longer use section 21 no-fault evictions. New-build buyers usually receive a structural warranty and buy through exchange of contracts and completion, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax where it is due. Land to Homes has no homes for sale or rent yet, but you can register your interest.

In England, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 has replaced assured shorthold tenancies with assured periodic tenancies for most private lets, ending section 21 'no fault' evictions. Deposits must be protected in a government-approved scheme. Social and affordable rent homes are let by councils and registered providers, which are regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing.

Key rules in Bath
National planning policyNational Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance
Land registrationHM Land Registry
How a sale becomes bindingA 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 contributionsSection 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it

New Homes to Rent in Bath: questions

What is build to rent?

Build to rent means homes designed and built specifically for renting, usually owned by one landlord and professionally managed as a whole development. Schemes often include on-site management and shared spaces. Land to Homes talks to institutional partners about build to rent, but we have no build to rent homes available at present.

How do I register interest in renting a new home?

Give us your contact details, the areas you are interested in, the type and size of home you need and roughly when you want to move. We use that to contact you about relevant homes and to understand rental demand when we plan sites. It is free, it is not an application and you can ask us to remove your details at any time.

Can I apply to you for a social or affordable rent home?

No. Social and affordable rent homes are let through council housing registers and housing association lists, which set the eligibility rules and decide who is offered a home. If a site we bring forward includes affordable homes, they will be let through the relevant council or housing association. Contact your local council's housing team to join a list.

Are new-build rented homes more energy efficient?

Generally, yes. New homes must meet current building regulations or building standards on insulation, airtightness and heating, which are stricter than the rules many older homes were built to. That usually means a better Energy Performance Certificate rating, although running costs still depend on the home, the heating system and how it is used.

Can I register for new homes in Bath?

Yes. Registering for Bath is free and does not commit you to anything. There are no homes available yet; if we bring homes forward in or near Bath, we will contact you.

Read more: New Homes to Rent · Guide: Renting a new-build home: tenancy rules in England, Wales, Scotland and NI

Own land that could take new homes?

Start with a free, no-obligation site appraisal. On option and promotion agreements we fund the planning work and pay your reasonable legal fees.

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