'A seismic evolution': Second Generation build-to-rent developments 'feel more like lifestyle hotels'
Knight Frank's Oliver Heywood highlights the latest trends shaping Britain's burgeoning BtR sector - following a 'seismic evolution' in recent years.

Oliver Heywood is a Partner in Knight Frank’s Residential Investments team.
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