Landlords continue to benefit from strong tenant demand, with an average of nine prospective tenants competing for every available rental property in June, according to Propertymark.

The Price Index of Private Rents saw the average UK private rent increase to £1,393 in the 12 months to July 2026.

Average UK house prices rose to £272,000 in the last 12 months to June 2026 as annual growth continues to slow.  

Newly listed asking prices fell 2% in August to £364,999, the largest monthly drop since 2018, as a 12-year high in homes for sale forces sellers to compete on price.

Possessions fell year-on-year for the first time since 2003.

Propertymark members report a growing volume of AI-generated tenant complaints, with some citing defunct legislation or unsubstantiated claims, raising questions about disclosure...

The UK rental market is seeing slower year-on-year growth, but a persistent supply shortfall means rents remain historically high across most regions.

UK house prices flatlined in July with annual growth at just 0.1%, the weakest rate since November 2023, as mortgage rate sensitivity continues to weigh on market activity.

UK house price growth slowed to 1.8% in July, with new Nationwide data revealing how long owners and renters typically stay in their homes.

Average UK private rents rose 3.3% to £1,388 in the year to June 2026, even as house price growth slowed sharply.