Average UK private rents rose 3.5% to £1,374 in February 2026, with England and Wales leading regional growth.

With the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax deadline just 14 days away, Propertymark is calling on landlords and letting agents to ensure they are compliant before 6 April 2026.

UK house prices rose 0.8% in March to £371,042, as high housing supply and affordability pressures shape the spring property market.

From 1 May 2026, renters will gain stronger protections, including limits on rent increases and fairer eviction rules.

Competition for rental properties has dropped to 4.8 enquiries per property, down from 6.5 a year ago, the lowest level in six years.

February showed mixed movement across the rental market, highlighting regional differences.

UK house prices have edged up for the second month running, according to Halifax.

Total housing transactions in 2025 were 10% higher than in 2024.

UK average monthly private rents reached £1,367 in January 2026, with annual growth of 3.5%, the lowest rate since March 2022.

The capital’s private rented sector includes more than 400,000 university students, making student housing cycles a major factor in how the reforms will play out.