This weekend saw Crystal Palace and Manchester City go head-to-head in the FA Cup Final, with Palace eventualy coming out as champions! But, while the players take a well-deserved break, their hometowns are making bold moves—off the pitch and onto the property ladder.
Yes, these footballing hotspots are turning heads not just for their goals on the pitch, but for their build-to-rent goals too. With stunning new developments springing up faster than a Haaland or Eze shot, we take a look at who’s winning in the property league.
Manchester City
Moda Living – Angel Gardens
Located in the heart of Manchester’s NOMA innovation district, Angel Gardens is very much a Premier League performer. With 466 top-flight apartments and amenities including a rooftop sports pitch (yes, really!), co-working spaces, BBQ area, and even a personal trainer, this place is more stacked than City’s bench. Resident events make sure the social calendar stays busier than a VAR review room. 
Native Communities – Kampus
Kampus is Manchester’s own ‘garden of Eden Hazard’, with 534 apartments lining a picturesque canal side. Five buildings, a host of bars and restaurants, and plenty of greenery. You’ll never feel offside with these surroundings.
Ila – Swan Street House
With sky-high views from its 32-storey perch, Swan Street House is giving new meaning to the phrase “top of the table.” Offering customisable homes, yoga studios, cinema rooms, and co-working spaces, this development really knows how to play a blinder.
Crystal Palace
urbanbubble – Bale & Anchor
Not just a nod to a certain pacey Welsh winger, Bale & Anchor offers a creative community with flexible apartment styles. Want furniture picked by pro designers? Sorted. Prefer an unfurnished blank canvas? No problem. With Ampersand—its exclusive rooftop club—you’ll have access to everything from cinema rooms to gym sessions, private dining to open terraces. Safe to say, this one scores big on lifestyle.
urbanbubble – Folk at Sunday Mills
Perched on the banks of the River Wandle (not to be confused with former England star Chris Waddel), this south London standout offers panoramic views, slick co-working zones, and dining areas perfect for pre-match bonding. It’s not just a place to live—it’s a real team player.
Neptune – Neptune Wharf
Over in Deptford, Neptune Wharf is the box-to-box midfielder of the BTR world. With 1, 2 and 3-bedroom flats near Deptford Park, high-spec appliances, 1GB broadband (faster than a counterattack), and social spaces galore, this development definitely deserves a place in the starting XI.
Final Whistle
Whether Crystal Palace pull off a giant-killing or City add yet another trophy to their cabinet, one thing’s for sure: both hometowns are on the rise in the property league. So, if you’re scouting for your next home, check out OnTheMarket.com for build-to-rent properties that hit the back of the net.
After all, why just watch the game when you could live near the stadium?
