Six in 10 landlords have put rents up over the past year

A survey has found that 58.5% of UK landlords have put rents up over the past year, with 31.1% applying rises to select properties and 27.4% adjusting rates across their full portfolios.

The findings from property management and finance platform, Lendlord, also found that 36.3% planning additional increases within the next six months and 30.4% are still weighing their options.

Lendlord says the results paint a picture of a robust rental market, with 72.8% of landlords reporting fully occupied properties and only 6.8% noting void rates above 25%.

Tenant turnover remains steady, with 73.8% observing no notable shifts in move-ins or move-outs.

Landlords are crucial

The firm’s co-founder and chief executive, Aviram Shahar, said: “Landlords continue to play a pivotal role in meeting housing demand across the UK, and our latest survey shows that most are taking a measured approach to rent increases despite ongoing pressures.

“Many are raising rents, but they’re doing so cautiously, balancing inflationary pressures with tenant stability.

“Our data shows demand remains high, with very low vacancy rates across the board, and landlords are carefully monitoring the potential impact of regulatory change.”

He added: “This latest data gives a clearer picture of how landlords are responding on the ground, not just in terms of pricing, but how they’re thinking about stability, regulation and future plans.”

Bill will impact rents

The impending Renters’ Rights Bill is also under scrutiny, with 72% of landlords either reviewing or planning to assess its impact on pricing.

Though 14.4% have already adjusted rents in response.

Lendlord’s data underscores a market under strain but showing resilience with 73% of properties fully let and just 11.9% of landlords facing voids exceeding 10%, rental demand remains strong.

Regional rent averages, based on landlord-reported figures, reveal stark variations: Greater London tops the list at £1,959.78, followed by the South West at £1,500.99 and the South East at £1,383.36.

The North East, by contrast, averages £732.55, with Northern Ireland close behind at £743.61. Other regions, such as Wales (£941.39) and Scotland (£844.24), fall in the middle.

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