England: spring survey finds half of landlords did not raise rents
Half of private landlords in England said they had not increased rent on any of their properties in the previous 12 months, according to the TDS Charitable Foundation’s spring 2026…
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England and Wales: Fleet reports rental yields of 7.9% in Q3
Fleet’s latest barometer reports higher rental yields across England and Wales, with regional differences and a shift towards larger portfolios among its borrowers.
Summer rental enquiries eased across Great Britain, Rightmove reports
Rental listings across Great Britain received an average of 11 viewing enquiries each during July and August 2026, according to Rightmove’s latest analysis. That was below the average of 12…
England: London rental competition reached a 2026 peak in August
Foxtons recorded its highest 2026 renter-to-new-listing ratio in London in August, while registrations remained below 2025 levels.
UK new-tenancy rents reach £1,382 as regional differences widen
The average rent agreed for a new tenancy across the UK reached £1,382 a month in August 2026, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. That was 0.9% higher than…
England planning changes support homes near stations
England’s planning framework now gives stronger in-principle support to housing near well-connected train, tram and underground stations. The change concerns planning decisions; individual proposals still need to meet the relevant
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HomeLet reports higher UK asking rents in July 2026
Average advertised rents for new tenancies rose in July 2026, according to HomeLet’s Rental Index. London recorded the fastest annual increase. The figures describe the market covered by the index;
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ONS: UK private rents rose 3.3% in the year to June 2026
UK private rents were 3.3% higher in June 2026 than a year earlier, according to the Office for National Statistics. The average monthly rent was £1,388. The release also shows
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Short-term lets: ministers consider more powers for English councils
Guest nights in UK short-term lets rose to 100.9 million in 2025, up 11.5%, according to ONS figures reported by Property Industry Eye. Ministers have said they are considering additional
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Propertymark reports stronger rental demand in April 2026
Propertymark’s April 2026 figures showed stronger rental demand alongside a quieter sales market. Member branches reported an average of 86 prospective tenant registrations and 12.65 rental properties available per branch.
RICS May 2026 survey: weak buyer demand and tight rental supply
The May 2026 RICS survey describes weak buyer demand and continued pressure on rental supply. Property Industry Eye’s coverage points to a cautious sales market alongside a shortage of available
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Rental supply remained tight in June 2026 reports
June reporting described a shortage of available rental homes alongside pressure on tenants’ budgets. Strong demand and affordability can exist together: interest in a property does not necessarily mean applicants
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