England publishes a private rented sector data strategy
The government published a strategy on 22 May 2026 for improving information about England’s private rented sector. It explains how surveys and other data could help assess the effect of
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Propertymark warns of a shortage of accessible rental homes
Propertymark has warned that suitable private rental homes for older and disabled tenants are not keeping pace with demand. It highlighted shortages of bungalows, retirement properties and homes that can
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Renters support reform but worry about housing supply, survey finds
Barclays research reported by Property Industry Eye found that 62% of renters thought the Renters’ Rights reforms would improve housing conditions and protections. Around 45% worried about higher rents, and
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NRLA and The Lettings Industry Council join forces
The National Residential Landlords Association is taking responsibility for The Lettings Industry Council under an agreement to bring the organisations’ work together. Property Industry Eye reported that TLIC chair Theresa
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Reposit reports average rental arrears of £2,281 in Q1 2026
Average rental arrears reached £2,281 in the first quarter of 2026 in figures from Reposit, reported by Property Industry Eye. Annual growth had slowed to around 2%, following much larger
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Housing support spending forecast to reach £38.8 billion in 2026–27
DWP projections reported in May put spending on housing benefit and Universal Credit housing costs at £38.8 billion in 2026–27. The report linked the increase to rents and pressure on
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Build-to-rent guidance updates affordable-rent calculations
England’s planning guidance for build-to-rent schemes was updated on 8 May 2026. The revision concerns affordable private rent within these developments. It does not require ordinary small landlords to provide
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Savills reports 254,000 former rentals listed for sale
Savills estimated that 254,000 former buy-to-let properties were listed for sale across Great Britain in the year to the end of March 2026, according to Property Industry Eye. The report
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Reports of rent-freeze discussions in England draw sector response
Reports of early government discussions about rent controls, including a possible one-year freeze in England, drew responses from landlord and agent organisations. No policy, start date or draft legislation had
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Fewer former rental homes listed for sale in Q1 2026, TwentyCi reports
TwentyCi reported that former rental homes made up 12.4% of new sales listings in the first quarter of 2026, down from 22.5% a year earlier. Its figures also suggested that
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Rightmove: asking rents outside London flat in Q1 2026
Average advertised rents outside London remained at £1,370 a month in the first quarter of 2026, according to Rightmove. Annual growth was 1.6%. The tracker also showed fewer enquiries per
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SpareRoom: room rents flat but supply growth slows
Average UK room rents were £747 a month in the first quarter of 2026, broadly unchanged from a year earlier, according to SpareRoom. Its figures also showed slower growth in
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