Placefirst

About Placefirst

Placefirst is a real estate operator headquartered in Placefirst Suite 7.1 Salford, M5 3EJ.

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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