Tag: Rental market trends

Rent price slowdown as Renters’ Rights Act looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th April 2026, 6 days ago | 0

Rents are holding steady ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act, according to a new survey. Data from Rightmove shows that,...

Rent levels in England since 2010: what the data actually shows

Author: Mark Alexander

17th March 2026, 1 month ago | 2

Rent levels sit at the heart of almost every argument about housing. Tenants experience the pressure month to month. Landlords...

Why are comparable housing markets moving in opposite directions on rental policy?

Author: Mark Alexander

3rd March 2026, 2 months ago | 6

Across Europe, governments facing similar housing pressures are making markedly different choices about how to regulate and tax private rental...

Tenant demand is easing but remains historically strong

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Tenant demand across the private rented sector has eased slightly over the past year but remains strong by long-term standards....

Is It Time to Change the Narrative?

Author: Mark Alexander

13th July 2025, 9 months ago | 36

At Property118, we have always aimed to present a truthful and unflinching view of the challenges faced by landlords. For...

Rents get hotter across England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Rents in England climbed sharply in June, marking the steepest monthly increase this year, one rental index reveals. According to...

Practical Guidance for Property Owners with “Guaranteed Rent” Agreements

Author: Mark Alexander

23rd January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

If you’ve let your property to a serviced accommodation provider who promised “guaranteed rent,” the recent VAT ruling in HMRC...

London rents will rise slightly as market adjusts – Chestertons

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th January 2025, 1 year ago | 3

London’s private rented sector is experiencing a period of moderation, with Chestertons forecasting rent increases of just 1.5% – that’s...

Older tenant numbers surge as younger renters decline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Tenants on the brink of retirement are the fastest-growing group of private renters in England, research reveals. According to an...

Landlords encouraged to accept pets as they cause less damage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2024, 1 year ago | 38

Pets cause less financial damage than tenants, according to new research. A report by the University of Huddersfield reveals that...

Rent rises stall – but with big regional disparities

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The average rent rise in the UK has stalled but regional disparities show that some areas are seeing double-digit rises,...

Landlords sell more homes to owner-occupiers as investor interest declines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Most homes sold by landlords are now being purchased by owner-occupiers instead of other investors. According to research by Hamptons,...

Buy to let sell off as rental properties flood the market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

The number of buy to let properties on the market has rocketed over the last year, according to new data....

Lomond: Renters’ Rights Bill not driving mass landlord exodus

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

The Renters’ Rights Bill IS NOT causing a mass landlord exodus, claims network of lettings and sales agents. According to...

Half of London rental properties exceed average monthly income

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

One in five rental properties in Britain has a monthly rent equal to the average income, while some cost a...

BTL landlords see rental yields rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords across England and Wales are seeing a boost in their rental yields, according to the latest Buy to Let...

Landlords prioritise energy efficiency despite government policy changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Landlords are now prioritising energy efficiency when purchasing a new investment property, according to new research. Data from The Mortgage...

Rental market under strain as demand outpaces supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2024, 2 years ago | 5

A new report reveals demand consistently outstripping supply in the rental market, leading many landlords to sell as their mortgage...

Rent rises set a record in 2023 amid landlord costs and housing shortage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th January 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Renters in the UK paid an extra £1,488 per year on average in 2023 as rent prices soared by a...

Tenant demand hits record high amid rising rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th November 2023, 2 years ago | 0

Tenant demand in the UK reached a record high in the third quarter of the year, with more than seven...