about us
Stress-free renting with
placefirst
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Our story
We're the experienced
build-to-rent developer
Placefirst is a build-to-rent developer and regeneration specialist, with a growing portfolio of over 2000 homes throughout the UK.
Established in 2010, we have a proven track record of delivering high quality, professionally managed homes for rent. We manage thriving neighbourhoods across multiple regions; a mix of new build and innovative refurbishment, single-family rental homes and apartments for the modern renter.
Our approach
We design with happy
homes in mind
We design for our residents, and learn from each of our neighbourhoods. Our homes are specifically built for rent to a high quality to give you peace of mind.
We also design, let and manage our homes ourselves. The fact that we do it all, from start to finish, gives our customers the best experience and ensures our neighbourhoods are stress-free, safe and enjoyable to live in.
Our Core Values
We build and manage homes where people can truly live and enjoy life with less stress. Every decision we make impacts how our customers experience daily life. We maintain an optimistic outlook, always believing we can do better, and we continually learn to enhance every aspect of what we offer and how we operate.
From design to maintenance, our homes remain our responsibility—every brick, every detail, and every element of service reflects on us. In partnership with others, we strive to maximize the social value of the places we transform. We are dedicated to creating sustainable, energy-efficient homes that stand the test of time.
We design, build, and manage homes we’d be proud to live in ourselves. The quality and design of every detail should matter to us personally. Our homes are the backdrop for some of the most significant memories families will create, and we ensure they reflect our pride and commitment.
We listen closely to our partners and customers to fully understand their needs and desires, allowing us to respond with better solutions. We foster strong, supportive relationships and create and maintain vibrant, welcoming neighbourhoods for our customers.
Meet our team
We are lucky to have a business full of passionate, skilled and friendly people, who all help to make Placefirst what it is.
At Placefirst we design, develop, let and manage the neighbourhoods we create, and we have a specialist in-house team to handle every step of the journey.
Whether you would like to learn about the departments behind the business, or if you’re interested in joining us, you can explore more on our people pages.
Giving back to our
local communities
We are passionate about our people, and our people are passionate about our residents and local communites.
Volunteering days
We have launched volunteering days, where Placefirst employees collaborate with local communites and local authorities to volunteer in the community, to give back and to get to know our neighbours.
Charity events
We take pride in connecting with local charities to help wherever we can. We do this in a number of ways, from book swaps, to easter egg collections, and much more.
Community engagement
At Placefirst, we have a dedicated resident services manager for each of our neighbourhoods. This allows us to build great relationships with our residents and the wider local community.
Environmental & Social Impact Report
An independent report that showcases our social impact of rental homes and firms our commitment to ESG.
Learn more