The John Lewis Partnership has expanded its Build-to-Rent (BTR) operations with the acquisition of its fourth site, located in Stratford, East London. This milestone marks another step forward in the Partnership’s strategy to play a leading role in the UK’s growing rental market.

The Stratford development builds on recent momentum within the sector and forms part of John Lewis’s wider ambition to create thousands of high-quality rental homes across the country. The strategy focuses on redeveloping brownfield sites, often situated above or adjacent to existing retail locations, to deliver thriving, long-term rental communities.

The Partnership’s BTR schemes are financed through joint ventures, notably with global investment firm abrdn, and are designed to provide residents with professionally managed homes, high-quality amenities, and spaces that foster a sense of community.

By investing in rental housing in Stratford and beyond, John Lewis Partnership is reinforcing its commitment to shaping sustainable urban regeneration, while also strengthening its transformation into a modern, retail-first business.

This expansion further cements the Partnership’s position as a key player in the UK’s evolving rental sector, delivering positive commercial outcomes alongside meaningful community impact.