The City of London recorded the largest drop at 42.4%, with Bristol down 36%.

8% of landlords plan a rent rise within six months, while 35% would raise rents beyond that but within 18 months.

The average cost of a void in England rose 57.5%, from £696 in 2023 to £1,097 in 2026.

The levy is designed to raise about £3.4bn over ten years to remediate legacy building safety defects.

Landlords could face stronger intervention if they fail to improve properties described by the Prime Minister as harming residents and surrounding communities.

Loans of up to £15m are available at up to 80% gross LTV, including fees.

The £3.9m loan runs for 16 months at just over 65% loan-to-gross development value.

Nearly half of landlords say tenant referencing has become more important since the advance rent ban, according to research from Leaders, part of LRG.

88% of landlords are concerned about the 2% rise in income tax rates on rental income from properties held in personal names, up three percentage points on the previous quarter.

Grace's Newcastle holding reached 832 units after a 354-studio purchase in June 2025 joined its original 478 units.