The John Lewis Partnership has added Stratford Studios in East London to its build-to-rent operations, taking the total number of homes managed for Aberdeen Investments to nearly 1,000. Stratford Studios contains 158 studio apartments developed in 2022 and will be managed by JLP from 1 September.
JLP’s BTR business was launched to operate and manage rental homes across the UK. Existing sites include Clarendon Quarter in Leeds, with 326 units, Queen Street Quarter in Leicester, with 232 units, and Landrow Place in Birmingham, with 259 units. All properties are owned by Aberdeen Investments, which has nearly 30 years of experience in residential property and has invested alongside JLP in a £500 million joint venture.
The partnership is also pursuing new developments. Approved projects include Bromley, where 353 rental units will be added above a redeveloped Waitrose store, and West Ealing, where 428 units have been cleared following a planning appeal. A former warehouse in Reading is being considered for conversion, and additional centrally located brownfield sites are in the planning stage.
Stratford Studios was converted from offices to residential use, incorporating communal spaces for work and social interaction. Its location near Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park offers access to public transport, shopping, and leisure amenities.
JLP has recruited leadership with experience from major developers including Regal, Berkeley Homes, and Greystar, supporting operational growth and improved service standards across its managed properties.
