Placefirst

About Placefirst

Placefirst is a real estate operator. Placefirst operates in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK) and Manchester, United Kingdom (UK). Its investment focus is on Condominiums, Multifamily - Ground-up and Single-Family Homes.

Placefirst is a UK build-to-rent developer and regeneration specialist, established in 2010, managing over 1,500 homes across the UK. Completing both new-build and refurbishment projects, they focus on single-family rental homes and apartments tailored to modern renters. Their end-to-end operation—designing, letting, and managing their developments in-house—supports the maintenance of professionally managed neighbourhoods. Placefirst targets both brownfield regeneration and conversion of derelict buildings, collaborating with local authorities to deliver sustainable, energy-efficient rental communities. They have set growth goals including 1,000 homes delivered annually, a joint venture aiming for 500+ single-family rental homes in four years, and a target of 6,500 single-family rental homes across the UK in coming years.

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Markets and themes

Markets Placefirst operates in

• Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK)
• Manchester, United Kingdom (UK)

Investment themes at Placefirst

• Condominiums
• Multifamily - Ground-up
• Single-Family Homes

Capabilities

• Mixed Use
• Sustainability
• Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about Placefirst

What does Placefirst do?

Placefirst is a UK build-to-rent developer and regeneration specialist, established in 2010, managing over 1,500 homes across the UK.

What markets does Placefirst operate in?

Placefirst is active in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK) and Manchester, United Kingdom (UK).

How many employees does Placefirst have?

Placefirst has 51–200 employees.