NHBC and Leaf Living expand working partnership

Strengthening its longstanding commitment to scaling up Britain’s Build to Rent (BTR) market, the National House-Building Council (NHBC) has expanded its commercial relationship with Leaf Living, one of the UK’s leading providers of single-family rental homes across the UK. The partnership signifies a mutual alignment in quality single-family housing, one of the fastest growing segments in the Build to Rent sector.

As the UK’s largest new homes warranty and insurance provider, NHBC’s core purpose is to raise standards in home building and build quality. This is in line with Leaf Living’s approach to housing delivery, which responds to evolving renter expectations for stability, quality and convenience. Leaf Living’s homes are EPC B rated and are equipped with modern, resident‑focused features including integrated smart‑home technologies, EV charging infrastructure and solar PV where feasible, and pet‑friendly tenancy policies, supporting both lower running costs and liveability for residents. With a focus on suburban markets, the homes combine modern design with professional and responsive management.

Founded by Blackstone Real Estate and Regis Group, Leaf Living offers professionally managed, family-sized new build homes to the BTR market. Leaf Living is on track to add further new homes to its existing portfolio of more than 1,500 suburban rental homes, reflecting its controlled, design-led pipeline.

The UK’s BTR sector continues to scale rapidly, with record investment of £5.2–5.3bn in 2025 and single‑family rental accounting for almost half of all activity (Savills). NHBC remains focused on supporting Leaf Living to deliver safe, high‑quality homes where residents can build their lives, while supporting long‑term asset protection.

Niki Kyriacou, Sector Lead for BTR at NHBC commented: “The UK BTR market continues to evolve and demand for professionally managed quality rental homes will only grow. Increasingly, consumers are expecting more of the rental sector and are understanding the benefits of institutional landlords. At NHBC we’re committed to supporting the UK BTR market as it expands and driving quality in home building. Leaf Living’s core values of high standards and exceptional quality chime with our own and as a key partner, we’re committed to helping BTR providers build it right first time, increasing investor confidence and helping them ensure construction excellence.”Will Montague, CEO at Leaf Living commented: “Quality underpins everything we do, and NHBC’s commitment to raising standards in the new build industry plays a crucial role in helping us deliver modern, professionally managed homes that families can rely on. As demand for high‑quality suburban rental housing continues to rise, this partnership gives us confidence that our growing pipeline of homes will meet the rigorous standards our residents expect. We’re committed to building well‑designed neighbourhoods where people can put down roots, and NHBC’s expertise supports us in delivering long‑term, sustainable communities.”