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May 9, 2022

In the Press: How the likes of John Lewis are set to shake up SBTR

McBains has placed an editorial article in BTR News looking out how the likes of John Lewis are set to shake up the Suburban Build to Rent (SBTR) market.

John Lewis has already identified 20 initial sites and is expected to present its first two planning applications in Greater London shortly. The customer service expertise of the retail giant is likely to have a huge impact on the progression of the suburban Build to Rent sector (SBTR) in particular.

Read full article: BTR News: How the likes of John Lewis are set to shake-up SBTR

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