"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"
- Aviram Shahar - Lendlord
Almost 60% of UK landlords have raised rents over the past year, according to new survey findings from property finance platform Lendlord. The data offers a snapshot of how landlords are navigating persistent market pressures in 2025, with over a third also planning further rent increases in the coming months.
The survey, based on responses from active landlords across the UK, examined rent-setting strategies, vacancy levels, tenant movement, and responses to the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill.
According to the findings, 58.5% of landlords confirmed they had raised rents in the past 12 months. Of these, 31.1% did so for some properties in their portfolio, while 27.4% increased rents across their entire holdings. Looking ahead, 36.3% said they plan to implement further rises within the next six months, although 30.4% are undecided and continuing to monitor the market.
Despite ongoing cost pressures, vacancy rates remain low. A total of 72.8% of landlords reported that their properties were fully let, while only 6.8% said more than a quarter of their portfolio was currently vacant. Meanwhile, tenant turnover appears steady, with 73.8% of respondents stating that they have not seen significant changes in the rate of move-ins and move-outs.
The survey also explored the potential influence of upcoming regulatory changes. While 72% of landlords said they were reviewing or planning to review rents in light of the Renters’ Rights Bill, only 14.4% had already made pricing changes. This suggests most landlords are watching the bill’s progress without taking immediate action.
Aviram Shahar (pictured), co-founder and CEO of Lendlord, 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.”
Current regional averages include:
Greater London: £1,959.78
South West: £1,500.99
South East: £1,383.36
East of England: £1,289.73
North West: £1,000.53
West Midlands: £995.80
East Midlands: £991.23
Wales: £941.39
Yorkshire and Humberside: £858.91
Scotland: £844.24
Northern Ireland: £743.61
North East: £732.55
Lendlord said it will continue to release market data to help brokers, landlords and property professionals make informed decisions on pricing, portfolio strategy and financing.
