Student end-of-tenancy charges averaged £788 in 2024, compared with £1,131 across the PRS.

Only 42.3% of England’s private rented sector meets the proposed 2028 EPC target

44% of renters said it took more than four weeks to secure a property, according to new research.

31% of new buy-to-let mortgages in 2023 were secured by landlords in their 30s.

26% of flatsharers spend more than 50% of take-home pay on rent

60% of renters reported problems with the quality of their housing.

Disabled and older renters in the UK’s private rented sector face significant challenges finding suitable accommodation, according to Propertymark. 

Landlords with 4–10 properties were found to be the most confident, with 31% feeling positive about the future, according to new research.

Buy-to-let searches fell to just 14.74% of the market in April, the lowest share since January 2020.

60% of private rental homes in England and Wales are rated EPC D or below, meaning 1.6 million properties would need retrofitting annually to meet 2030 targets.