Settio, a premium residential lettings and management firm, has announced the launch of its Settio Living Build-to-Rent (BTR) service, targeting institutional investors and funds acquiring buildings. Led by co-founder Samuel Fitz-Hugh, the new service promises to bring a fresh approach to the BTR sector by leveraging Settio’s extensive tenant database and market expertise to offer faster lease-up, higher occupancy rates, and improved resident retention.
Settio, which currently manages over £525m of property and supports more than 2,500 individual landlord clients, is expanding its focus from the private residential sector to BTR. The firm has already begun supporting lease-up efforts at key developments, including Legal & General’s Slate Yard in Salford and Vita Group’s Union and Uhaus in Manchester.
“The BTR sector has accelerated at high speed over the past five years,” said Fitz-Hugh. “Settio Living can deliver that fresh and innovative approach and produce better results for investors and communities.”
The launch follows a year of significant growth for Settio, including appointing Daniel de Abreu as managing director, expanding its ‘Asia Desk’ to include Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking consultants, and doubling the managed portfolio at its London Canary Wharf office.
With offices in Manchester, London, and Singapore, and plans to open in Birmingham in 2025, Settio continues to expand its reach. The firm aims to disrupt the BTR market with its innovative approach, striving for better outcomes for investors and communities alike.
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