Bricklane has announced that it has deployed £110 million during the latter part of 2025 to acquire 340 new-build homes on behalf of its institutional capital partners, continuing to scale its UK single-family rental portfolio.
The residential property investment platform expanded its geographic footprint across the South of England and the Midlands, reflecting deepening relationships with both national and regional housebuilders.
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 remained strong in Midlands markets including Solihull and Loughborough.
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 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.
Most transactions during the second half of the year were completed with major UK housebuilders including Barratt, Vistry and Persimmon, alongside a growing proportion of bulk acquisitions from smaller regional developers.
Acquisitions comprised a mix of both forward funding and forward commitment structures. Bricklane completed certain acquisitions within timeframes as short as three weeks, acting as a reliable counterparty to support housebuilders' financial year-end objectives.
During 2025, Bricklane underwrote over £5 billion of potential new-build acquisition opportunities in its current active markets. The business invested heavily in technology and data to enable the identification of markets with the greatest need for quality rental housing, the selection of the best-located estates for local communities, and the acquisition of assets best aligned with local rental demand.
"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," said Simon Heawood, chief executive and founder of Bricklane.
He added that the company's investment in technology and data continues to be a key strength for the business, allowing it 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," Heawood explained.
As it progresses into 2026, Bricklane will further broaden its geographic footprint across the UK, supported by significant capital available for deployment and a strong pipeline of opportunities sourced directly from housebuilders.
"Our operational platform is continuing to mature, ensuring residents benefit from a consistently high-quality experience across a growing national portfolio," Heawood noted. "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."
