Why live in a Build to Rent?

If you’ve been on the hunt for a new place to live, you may have noticed a recent influx of build to rent properties, but what is all the fuss about?

First things first…What is build to rent?

Instead of renting a house or flat from an individual landlord, build to rent gaffs have been specifically designed for renters. This means they are professionally managed, with onsite maintenance teams, amenity space and other benefits like community events.

What makes renting with ollo different?

There’s tonnes of benefits of build to rent, and here at Ollo we’re taking build to rent to the next level. Here’s just some of the benefits of renting with Ollo.

1. You’ll be taken care of by the pros

No more dodgy landlords avoiding your calls or taking weeks to fix your hot water. Our on-site dream team is always willing lend a hand, whether its quickly solving any maintenance issues or to have a quick natter about the best local recommendations and hangouts.

2. Next level amenity

Cosy lounges, co-working spaces with high-speed WiFi, private dining, lush green gardens and spacious courtyards as well as sweet mini cini and fully-equipped gyms, Ollo has everything you need.

3. Be part of a proper community

At Ollo, you have the chance to be part of a proper, welcoming community of like-minded people, who you can meet at our resident events. We put on a range of socials to get to know your neighbours including movie nights, wine and cheese tastings, fitness classes, sip & paint.

4. Quality interiors and HAY furniture

No soulless interiors or flimsy identikit flat pack round here! Each home is fully stocked with Scandi-designed HAY furniture, which is not only stylish and comfy, but also sustainably sourced, ethically made and contains no noxious chemicals. So, it’s good for your health too!

5. Always pet friendly

Pets are very welcome at Ollo, and we’ll even walk your dog or pet sit while you’re away! Check out our pet policy for more info.

6. Making life easy

CBA doing your laundry? Need someone to pet sit while you jetset? We’ve got your back with a whole raft of services to make life easy.Some of the other services include cleaning your home, dry cleaning, ironing, mobile car valet and dog walking. We also offer flexible contracts to suit your needs and nil deposit options so you don’t have to fork out a chunky deposit.

7. Never miss a parcel again

As well as concierge, Ollo homes all come with digital parcel lockers, meaning you’ll never have to trek to the post office again!

8. Guest apartments

Don’t want to give up your bed when your parents visit? Rent a fully furnished guest apartment and no need to worry about overpriced hotelsor taxis home. The only downside is they might love it that much, they’ll want to move in next door!

9. Safe and secure

Keeping you safe is a top priority so each Ollo development is kitted out with CCTV and secure access to the buildings.

10. Location, location, location

Each Ollo development is in a top town centre location with super easy access to public transport links, making it the perfect base to explore.

Build to rent is shaking up renting by offering a modern, convenient, and community-focused lifestyles. With benefits ranging from professional management and high-quality amenities to flexible lease terms and quality furniture, it's no wonder BTR developments are becoming the go-to choice.Whether you’re a young professional, a family, or someone seeking an fuss-free lifestyle, renting at Ollo will make life better.

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