NHBC Supports Webinar on Unlocking Brownfield Sites

A WEBINAR examining the processes and challenges associated with unlocking brownfield sites for mixed tenure development is being supported by the NHBC.

The webinar, delivered by the Association for Rental Living (ARL) will be joined by experts from NHBC and the rental living sector to explore how complex sites are being transformed into viable, successful Build to Rent (BTR) developments.

Aimed at developers, investors, operators and consultants in BTR, the webinar is running on 23 September 2025. It will guide viewers through the journey from pre-acquisition assessment to post-acquisition viability, highlighting critical considerations and pitfalls to avoid.

Insights will include:

key steps in unlocking complex sites for development
the reputational and financial risks of getting it wrong
how informed, expert-led approaches can deliver long-term returns
and what to consider before and after land acquisition.

Unlocking Brownfield Sites Webinar

Experts from Placefirst and Urban&Civic will join speakers from NHBC’s Land Quality Service and BTR teams. The varied agenda which will cover the political landscape, sector collaboration and the hurdles the industry faces.

Real life case studies will be used to illustrate the ways land can be unlocked and attendees will have the chance to ask questions.

This webinar will also explain NHBC’s role in the sector beyond warranty, demonstrating its expertise in technical services, site viability and risk mitigation.

Suitable for anyone in the sector navigating constrained sites, repurposing opportunities or seeking practical guidance on land viability and delivery, the webinar has limited places and those interested in joining should register now.

Niki Kyriacou, Sector Lead for BTR at NHBC said, “BTR is an increasingly important part of the residential mix – as the sector grows many of us recognise we need to unlock more brownfield sites to help meet demand. These sites offer a wealth of opportunity for developers and investors, and NHBC is committed to helping deliver quality homes at pace across BTR and all tenures.”

NHBC works in partnership with developers and investors to bring forward challenging or complex sites that otherwise might have been considered unviable.

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