News from 17 June 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.
The April figures
Lettings branches reported 12.3 viewings per available property and 9.63 new tenancies agreed on average. The average empty period between tenancies was around three weeks.
On the sales side, branches reported an average of 43 properties available and 2.14 viewings per property. These are averages from participating agents; they do not describe every town or property type.
Looking at a local letting
An agent’s recent experience of similar homes nearby can help put the national figures in context. Ask about rents, enquiry levels and how long those homes took to let.
