Starlight Investments, a global real estate investment and asset management firm, has finalised the acquisition of a seven-building Build-to-Rent (BTR) community under development in Dartford, Kent, from Bellway London.

The new development will feature 232 fully furnished rental suites, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units, along with 163 parking spaces. The project, set to be completed in three phases, will also include a 2,000 square foot rooftop terrace and a 3,500 square foot commercial unit intended for future amenity space.

Sustainability is a key focus of the community’s design, featuring a low carbon energy strategy and other eco-friendly initiatives. Residents will benefit from direct access to a large adjacent park, providing ample green space and family-friendly facilities. The location near Dartford station and the high street makes it ideal for commuters to London and nearby employment hubs.

This acquisition marks a step forward for Starlight’s European residential asset management platform, launched last year with a focus on the UK BTR market. The new community in Dartford complements Starlight’s existing portfolio in Manchester, Liverpool, Ashford, and Leeds, bringing the company’s UK holdings to over 1,250 suites with an additional 1,500 suites in development.

Daniel Drimmer, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Starlight Investments, commented, “We are pleased to establish Starlight’s presence in Dartford, a city with a strong heritage and direct connections to major regional employment centres. The addition of this community is part of our broader UK expansion strategy and showcases our continued momentum in the UK’s dynamic and growing BTR market.”

Starlight Investments manages £16 billion in assets, with over 68,000 multi-residential suites and more than 7 million square feet of commercial property. The company emphasises balancing experience with visionary curiosity to create positive impacts for both investors and communities.