As the number of households renting privately in the UK has grown (4.4 million in 2019-20, ONS), so too has the rental experience that’s on offer. Over the last five years, the rise of the Build to Rent sector has introduced a new mindset and new expectations when it comes to what renters are seeking. Quintain Living – the award-winning management company overseeing the rental of more than 2,500 apartments in Wembley Park – is at the forefront of that change.

Danielle Bayless, Chief Operating Officer, Quintain Living: “We are so proud that Quintain Living is leading the way in making people love where they rent. Renting is undergoing a rapid evolution from being a necessity-born stopgap to an enriching lifestyle choice. Being at the heart of that shift and providing so much more than just a home is really exciting.”

At Quintain Living, residents and their pets can rent a home that has been thoughtfully designed with exceptional amenities, services and perks, all curated to meet their specific needs.

Amenities are a key benefit and an area where Build to Rent providers are light years ahead of the private rented sector. Quintain Living’s Canada Gardens is a superb example. The on-site facilities are simply outstanding. They include hireable resident allotments, work-from-home garden sheds with views of the expansive landscaped gardens, a pet park and a pirate ship themed children’s play area and water feature. The one-acre private podium garden is awash with garden-party design features like outdoor kitchen entertainment spaces and BBQs.

The serviced clubhouse provides the perfect spot to relax indoors and there’s a library for those who wish to expand their minds. Pet-owners have access to doggy day care and walking services (all apartments are pet-friendly), while parents can use the slick new crèche space for private party hire. There’s also an enormous roof terrace that provides 360° views of the City, the Chilterns and the iconic Wembley Stadium arch.

By way of comparison, even the most modern of new builds in the private rented sector rarely comes with anything more than a gym, a concierge and a work from home area.